News 2026

  1. UW-Stevens Point chancellor finalists named

    February 12, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which enrolls more than 8,500 students across three campus locations and offers more than 130 program options. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by an 11-member […]

  2. Dr. Eric Wilcots named as interim chancellor of UW-Madison

    February 11, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Dr. Eric Wilcots as interim chancellor of UW-Madison effective May 17. Wilcots, currently Dean of the College of Letters & Science, the university’s largest college, will succeed Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin when she departs to become President of Columbia University. “Dean Wilcots is an energetic leader who will continue the positive momentum at our […]

  3. UW-Madison highlights pluralism, civil dialogue as part of educational experience (day 2 news summary)

    February 6, 2026

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted a broad panel discussion for the Board of Regents Friday focused on “The Wisconsin Exchange: Pluralism in Practice.” The discussion, moderated by interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs John Zumbrunnen, focused on how the university is advancing civil dialogue by cultivating a campus community of students, […]

  4. Universities of Wisconsin are building AI bridge to tomorrow (day 1 news summary)

    February 5, 2026

    MADISON, Wis. – The Universities of Wisconsin underscored their growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation today as representatives from all 13 public universities convened for a panel discussion before the Board of Regents. The conversation highlighted the universities’ shared commitment to shaping the future of AI in education, research, and workforce development. “As AI […]

  5. Artificial Intelligence panel demonstrates breadth of teaching, research, and industry collaboration across the Universities of Wisconsin

    February 5, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin underscored their growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation today as representatives from all 13 public universities convened for a panel discussion before the Board of Regents. The conversation highlighted the universities’ shared commitment to shaping the future of AI in education, research, and workforce development. “As AI reshapes our […]

  6. UW students use AI to solve real-world business challenges in multi-university partnership

    Students from UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, and UW-Stout partnered with Royal Credit Union to apply machine learning to improve member services

    February 4, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Three Universities of Wisconsin partnered with Royal Credit Union to launch an innovative internship program that used artificial intelligence (AI) to address real-world business challenges. The collaboration connected students from UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, and UW-Stout with Royal’s AI Innovation Lab to explore how machine learning can improve member experiences for the local financial […]

  7. Artificial Intelligence: Preparing Wisconsin for the Future

    By Jay Rothman, Universities of Wisconsin President

    February 2, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just an abstract concept in our distant future. It’s here now, shaping classrooms, research labs, clinics, business and homes — and it’s here to stay. The question isn’t whether AI will change our lives, but how Wisconsin prepares to thrive in an AI-enabled world. The Universities of Wisconsin […]

  8. Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Amy B. Bogost issues statement on the departure of UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin

    Mnookin appointed as next President of Columbia University.

    January 25, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Amy B. Bogost issued this statement today on the departure of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin: “Chancellor Mnookin has truly left an indelible mark on this institution, one that will resonate for generations. From the beginning of her tenure, there were many difficult times that would have shaken even the […]

  9. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on the departure of UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin

    Mnookin appointed as next President of Columbia University. Rothman announces next steps as part of the transition at UW–Madison.

    January 25, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on the departure of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin: “As the flagship of the Universities of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has long been a prized asset for all Wisconsinites. During her tenure, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin brought unbounded energy, resilience, and deeply thoughtful leadership to […]