News - October 2025

  1. Universities of Wisconsin enrollment up for third straight year, record growth shown for Wisconsin new freshman enrollment

    October 22, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin overall enrollment increased for the third straight year led by a record increase of Wisconsin-resident new freshmen, according to official fall 2025 enrollment figures released today. This is the first time since 2010 that enrollment has increased three years in a row. Fall 2025 enrollment totals 164,626 students, an increase of […]

  2. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    October 15, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW–Eau Claire chancellor. Regent Karen Walsh will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Arthur Grothe, Professor of Theatre Arts, will […]

  3. Board of Regents takes action to address provisions in biennial budget (news summary)

    October 9, 2025

    Responding to provisions in Wisconsin’s 2025-27 biennial budget, the Board of Regents for the Universities of Wisconsin today approved a plan for market-based compensation to attract faculty in high-demand fields of study. As of May 1, 2025, there were 5,081 faculty members (assistant, associate, and full professors) across the UWs. Of those, 68% (or 3,470) […]

  4. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joins chancellors, school district leaders to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    October 1, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.— Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joined chancellors and school district leaders this week to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  for the 2026-27 academic year. Filling out the FAFSA is a critical component in the college-preparation process. “The Universities of Wisconsin unlock educational […]