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  1. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on 2025-27 budget agreement

    July 1, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the budget agreement approved by the Joint Finance Committee: “The Universities of Wisconsin, in every part of our state and home to over 164,000 students, are among Wisconsin’s most valuable assets.  Governor Evers has been a champion for the UWs, and the legislature […]

  2. President Rothman’s statement on UW-Madison’s review of employee financial mismanagement

    March 14, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “Stewardship of student and public resources is essential, and I am disappointed with the lack of judgment exhibited by the employee identified in the university’s review. This type of mismanagement is unacceptable, and we will do everything we can to protect the investments made […]

  3. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 capital budget proposal

    March 10, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 capital budget proposal: “Governor Evers’ UWs capital budget provides key funding necessary for building repairs and renovations as well as critical new projects that modernize classroom and research facilities. His proposal ensures Wisconsin is continuing to build opportunities for future […]

  4. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on Gov. Evers’ budget proposal

    February 18, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today in response to Gov. Evers’ budget proposal: “Governor Evers’ budget for the Universities of Wisconsin demonstrates his desire to win the War for Talent by investing in our 13 public universities. His proposal also ensures the UWs can maintain the access and affordability students […]

  5. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    October 25, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, today appointed a 16-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Milwaukee (UWM) chancellor. Regent Joan Prince will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Gillian Rodger, Chair and Professor, Department […]

  6. UWs leadership statements on announcement by UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt

    October 16, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UWs Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt. UWs Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost: “Chancellor Leavitt has been committed to providing a top-notch student experience that emphasizes teaching and learning – […]

  7. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman introduces budget request to get Wisconsin “Up to the Middle”

    August 19, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today proposed a 2025-27 budget request that would allow the state’s public universities to shed its ranking of 43rd of 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. The two-year request will be presented to the Board of Regents on Thursday. If approved, the request will […]

  8. President Rothman names veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls

    August 1, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today named veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. The appointment takes effect Sept. 7. Martin will succeed Maria Gallo, who announced today that she will retire from UW-River Falls. “Mike Martin has extensive experience as a higher education leader and has […]

  9. UWs leadership statements on announcement by UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo

    August 1, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo. UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost: “As the 20th leader of UW-River Falls, Chancellor Gallo remained focused on student success, affordability, […]

  10. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman statement on BioHealth Tech Hub award

    July 3, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on the BioHealth Tech Hub award announced this week: “The BioHealth Tech Hub will spark innovation in the area of personalized medicine and the Universities of Wisconsin are poised to help lead. I’m thrilled our universities have joined so many top-notch partners – in […]