News

  1. UW-Parkside chancellor finalists named

    September 6, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, a student-centered university that serves approximately 4,300 students and offers 51 undergraduate majors, 87 minors and certificates, and 16 graduate degrees across four academic colleges. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from […]

  2. Statements on UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow’s resignation

    August 30, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Regent President Karen Walsh and University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman issued these statements today: UW System Board of Regents President Karen Walsh: “As our longest-tenured chancellor, Joe Gow has left a lasting imprint on UW-La Crosse, the UW System, and the state of Wisconsin. Chancellor Gow has helped […]

  3. Board approves UW System’s 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget (news summary)

    August 22, 2023

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously voted in a special meeting Tuesday to approve a $7.53 billion annual operating budget for 2023-24. Key takeaways of the annual budget presented by Sean Nelson, UW System’s Vice President of Finance and Administration, include: State operational funding (GPR/tuition) increase of $174.0 million Increase […]

  4. Regents hear about new telehealth options at UW System campuses (day 2 news summary)

    July 7, 2023

    LA CROSSE, Wis. – As students nationwide continue to report rising levels of mental health and wellbeing concerns, universities are exploring additional ways to support overall student success. At Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, the University of Wisconsin System presented an update on three new tele-mental health and wellbeing services that were implemented over the […]

  5. UW System offers status update on its five-year strategic plan (day 1 news summary)

    July 6, 2023

    LA CROSSE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System today presented the Board of Regents with a broad overview of the progress on the system’s five-year strategic plan since its adoption by the board last December. UW System President Jay Rothman told Regents that the strategic plan is the system’s “north star” and “is premised […]

  6. Regents recognize Academic Staff Excellence Award winners (day 2 news summary)

    June 9, 2023

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. Award recipients are selected for superior performance resulting in significant contributions to […]

  7. UW System Regents re-elect Karen Walsh as President, Amy Blumenfeld Bogost as Vice President

    June 9, 2023

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday re-elected Regent Karen Walsh to a one-year term as president. Walsh, a graduate of UW-Madison, has served as Regent President since June 2022. Regents also re-elected Regent Amy Blumenfeld Bogost as vice president; she has also served in that position for the […]

  8. President Rothman: Investing in UW System is investing in Wisconsin (day 1 news summary)

    June 8, 2023

    MILWAUKEE – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman reiterated the need for state investment in Wisconsin’s public higher education system at today’s Board of Regents meeting. “Our 13 public universities are a unique asset that can help Wisconsin win the war for talent,” Rothman said. “And winning that war requires investment not only in […]

  9. Regents announce Academic Staff Excellence Awards for 2023

    Educators at UW-River Falls, UW-Madison, and UW-Green Bay recognized for work to support student success

    June 5, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards at its next meeting in Milwaukee on June 9. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. “This year’s outstanding award […]

  10. Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich named new chancellor of UW-Platteville

    Appointment takes effect immediately

    April 25, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim Chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Evetovich’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Evetovich will assume the leadership post immediately. Evetovich served as the Provost […]