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Wisconsin students deserve an increase in the Wisconsin Grant
Low- and moderate-income students are at risk of falling behind
August 19, 2022
By Debbie Ford, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin–Parkside The University of Wisconsin System has taken a big step toward helping more low- and moderate-income students attain a bachelor’s degree. The new […]
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UW System deserves your support, faces challenges head on
By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
March 16, 2022
When I left my parents’ farm in Elroy to attend UW-Madison, we were so poor that I carried my belongings in a paper bag instead of a suitcase. I went […]
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UW scientists, innovators poised to accelerate U.S. competitiveness
By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
December 7, 2021
In recent years, Wisconsin’s two public research universities, UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee, have aggressively and strategically built a faculty roster with a wealth of expertise in some of the world’s most cutting-edge and […]
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Running the UW System is our responsibility
By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
August 24, 2021
The University of Wisconsin System owns a critical responsibility to open our classrooms this September to deliver the in-person education students deserve and parents expect. And we are planning to […]
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Why I got vaccinated – and why you should, too
By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
August 23, 2021
When I had an opportunity to become vaccinated against COVID-19 last spring, I didn’t hesitate. The vaccine clearly was the best way for me to protect myself and the people […]
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UW System is a solution to workforce needs
By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
July 22, 2021
Employers across Wisconsin have one thing on their mind as we emerge from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic: Employees. They can’t get enough. Yet, from Superior to Kenosha, Platteville […]
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UW System pandemic response critical for Wisconsin
By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
June 23, 2021
“Having launched a vaccination site at a few campuses, the System did save the state, and I want to say that publicly. The System saved the state, in its responsibility […]
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Wisconsin needs investments in our universities
By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
April 28, 2021
You’ve probably heard about what happened at Van Hise Hall at UW-Madison this month: two concrete slabs broke off the façade and crashed to the ground in front of the […]
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UW System planning to maximize in-person instruction for Fall 2021 semester
By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
February 18, 2021
In a traditional university setting, students learn and grow through their interactions with peers and faculty. This sort of engagement – in and out of the classroom – builds sharper […]
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Why we need to improve prison education
Op-Ed By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
December 22, 2020
I first started thinking about prisons during my early years in the Assembly, more than 50 years ago. I believed then, and I believe now, that we need to give […]