News - October 2026

  1. Universities of Wisconsin, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, instructors for 2026

    October 29, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Two Universities of Wisconsin students and four educators are being recognized today by the Universities of Wisconsin and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in […]

  2. Presidential Search Committee announces three finalists for Universities of Wisconsin President

    Candidate interviews and forums next week

    October 22, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Presidential Search Committee has identified three finalists who have agreed to be interviewed for the position and appear at public forums next week. The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are: Dr. Steven Gareth Holley, executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer, University of Mississippi Dr. Tonjanita L. Johnson, senior vice […]

  3. Help Choose the Next Leader of Wisconsin’s Public Universities

    By Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Vice President Ashok Rai, MD, FACP

    October 20, 2026

    Few institutions touch the lives of more Wisconsinites than the Universities of Wisconsin. Our 13 public universities provide educational opportunities to future teachers, nurses, engineers, business leaders, and public servants. Our public universities prepare the workforce that powers communities across our state, from Ashland to Racine, La Crosse to Marinette. And our public universities drive […]

  4. More than 15,000 Milwaukee-area, SE WI students receive automatic college admission offers as UW, Milwaukee Public Schools, Racine Unified School District leaders urge students to fill out Direct Admit Wisconsin forms

    October 16, 2026

    Milwaukee, Wis. – Universities of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Public Schools, and Racine Unified School District leaders are urging students and parents in the Milwaukee area and across southern Wisconsin to review Direct Admit Wisconsin offers and fill out the Direct Admit form so that students can connect with universities for fall 2027 enrollment. Officials from the […]

  5. Panel underscores impact of UWs on the strength of Wisconsin’s workforce and economy (news summary)

    October 8, 2026

    SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Universities of Wisconsin play a vital role in the state’s workforce development and the economic strength of its communities. That was the clear message that came out of a panel discussion, “Superior Edge: Employer Partnerships,” with local business owners and entrepreneurs at Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting at UW-Superior. The panel […]