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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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UWs leadership statements on announcement by UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone
July 3, 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-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone. UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost: “Chancellor Mone has been an unwavering advocate for UW-Milwaukee, its students and the surrounding region. His […]
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Statement from Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today regarding the enforcement action at UW-Madison
May 1, 2024
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the enforcement action at UW-Madison: “The free exchange of ideas through open dialogue and debate is a hallmark of the Universities of Wisconsin. We support the First Amendment and the right to free expression – including through legal protest – and we continue […]
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Statements on the termination of Joe Gow as chancellor of UW-La Crosse
UW-La Crosse Provost Betsy Morgan has been appointed interim chancellor
December 27, 2023
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Karen Walsh issued the following statements today regarding the Board of Regents’ unanimous decision to terminate UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman: “Upon my recommendation, the UW Board of Regents today terminated Dr. Joe Gow from […]
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Statement from Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman on Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant
October 23, 2023
MADISON, Wis. – Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant: “Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub and receipt of the Strategy Grant recognizes the significant role the Universities of Wisconsin play in helping create a statewide biohealth network. Our universities will […]
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Rothman unveils new Universities of Wisconsin identity to represent 13 universities
October 10, 2023
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – President Jay Rothman today unveiled the Universities of Wisconsin, a new name and identity that emphasizes the constellation of Wisconsin’s 13 public universities. The Universities of Wisconsin will replace the University of Wisconsin System as the preferred way to describe the universities. The new name will be accompanied by new brand […]
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Enrollment up, and steady, across the UW System
Year-over-year increase is first since 2014
September 14, 2023
MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System enrollment increased this fall compared to the previous year for the first time since 2014, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. Excluding UW-Madison, new freshman enrollment increased by 3 percent overall. “Wisconsin is in a war for talent and our universities play a key […]