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  1. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joins chancellors, school district leaders to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    October 1, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.— Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joined chancellors and school district leaders this week to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  for the 2026-27 academic year. Filling out the FAFSA is a critical component in the college-preparation process. “The Universities of Wisconsin unlock educational […]

  2. New Universities of Wisconsin policy would ensure all core general education courses transfer between universities

    September 24, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—A new Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) policy would ensure that all core general education courses can transfer between each of the 13 UWs. The proposed Board of Regents policy, now being shared for comment at the UWs, is a student-friendly approach to transfer that will guarantee that core general education credits earned at one […]

  3. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    September 23, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) chancellor. Regent Jack Salzwedel will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Kristi Roth, Professor in the School […]

  4. Preliminary enrollment up at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin while holding steady overall

    September 9, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin this fall increased, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts as overall enrollment held steady. New freshman enrollment is up three percent, or nearly 900 students, according to the preliminary estimates — with eight universities showing new freshman enrollment increases of five percent […]

  5. 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 […]

  6. 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 […]

  7. 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 […]

  8. 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 […]

  9. 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 […]

  10. 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 […]