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  1. More than 150 new schools from all corners of Wisconsin join Direct Admit Wisconsin

    August 6, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 34,000 high school seniors from 467 schools across Wisconsin recently received admission offers from the Universities of Wisconsin under the second year of Direct Admit Wisconsin, UWs President Jay Rothman announced today. That’s an increase of 155 schools and at least 9,000 students compared to 2024. Under the program, qualified high school students […]

  2. Universities of Wisconsin is preferred name for state’s 13 public universities

    July 14, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin remind the public and the news media of its name change that best describes the state’s constellation of 13 public universities. While its legal name is “University of Wisconsin System,” it is doing business as “Universities of Wisconsin” similar to many public-facing organizations. “University of Wisconsin (UW) System” should be […]

  3. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman proposes tuition increase for 2025-26 of 4 percent with an optional 1 percent additional

    July 8, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by up to 5 percent for the 2025-26 academic year. Rothman’s proposal would increase tuition by 4 percent at all universities, with an optional 1 percent additional for a maximum of 5 percent. All universities except UW-Green Bay […]

  4. UW Board of Regents re-elects Regent Amy B. Bogost as President and Regent Kyle Weatherly as Vice President

    June 5, 2025

    MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today re-elected Regent Amy B. Bogost to a one-year term as President. Bogost, a graduate of UW-Madison and previously Regent Vice President, will begin her second year as president. Regents also re-elected Regent Kyle Weatherly as Vice President for a second year. Each June, the Board elects […]

  5. New Universities of Wisconsin web page Fuel Futures highlights impact of federal financial aid

    June 5, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—To highlight the impact of federal financial aid, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today invited UWs students and graduates to share their stories about how Pell Grants and other aid creates educational opportunities. The UWs have created a web page to feature the stories, wisconsin.edu/fuelfutures. “Federal financial aid, especially the Pell Grant, is […]

  6. Universities of Wisconsin 2025-2026 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars announced

    May 30, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.— Today, the Universities of Wisconsin announced the selection of the 2025–2026 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars. This year’s Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars (WTFS) participants include 21 faculty and instructors from the Universities of Wisconsin’s 11 comprehensive universities, nominated by Provosts for their excellence in teaching and learning. The WTFS program provides UW […]

  7. Wisconsin higher education leaders say reductions in federal financial aid will limit educational opportunities

    Federal financial aid cuts loom large for Wisconsin students

    May 22, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Proposals to reduce federal financial aid funding would severely limit educational opportunities for Wisconsin students, according to state higher education leaders. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, Wisconsin Technical College System President Layla Merrifield, and Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities President and CEO Eric W. Fulcomer said at a news conference today […]

  8. Wisconsin drops to 44th in public funding of four-year universities

    Nearly 800 signers, including more than 500 business groups or officials, support increased investment in the Universities of Wisconsin

    May 16, 2025

    GREEN BAY, Wis.—Wisconsin is now 44th out of 50 states in public funding of four-year universities – a drop of one spot – according to the latest national study of higher education funding. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said today that the State Higher Education Finance report, released this week and covering funding in […]

  9. Dr. Manohar Singh named chancellor of UW-Oshkosh

    April 15, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Manohar Singh, interim president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He is its 12th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Singh’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Singh will assume the leadership […]

  10. Pratima Gandhi named interim chancellor of UW-Stevens Point

    April 4, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Pratima Gandhi as interim chancellor of UW-Stevens Point effective July 14. Gandhi, currently Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, will replace Chancellor Thomas Gibson, who will become chancellor of UW-Milwaukee. “Pratima Gandhi has a successful record of managing the university’s finances since her appointment in 2020, […]