News - May 2025
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Universities of Wisconsin 2025-2026 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars announced
May 30, 2025
MADISON, Wis.— Today, the Universities of Wisconsin announced the selection of the 2025–2026 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars. This year’s Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars (WTFS) participants include 21 faculty and instructors from the Universities of Wisconsin’s 11 comprehensive universities, nominated by Provosts for their excellence in teaching and learning. The WTFS program provides UW […]
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Wisconsin higher education leaders say reductions in federal financial aid will limit educational opportunities
Federal financial aid cuts loom large for Wisconsin students
May 22, 2025
MADISON, Wis.—Proposals to reduce federal financial aid funding would severely limit educational opportunities for Wisconsin students, according to state higher education leaders. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, Wisconsin Technical College System President Layla Merrifield, and Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities President and CEO Eric W. Fulcomer said at a news conference today […]
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Wisconsin drops to 44th in public funding of four-year universities
Nearly 800 signers, including more than 500 business groups or officials, support increased investment in the Universities of Wisconsin
May 16, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis.—Wisconsin is now 44th out of 50 states in public funding of four-year universities – a drop of one spot – according to the latest national study of higher education funding. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said today that the State Higher Education Finance report, released this week and covering funding in […]