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  1. Universities of Wisconsin to host public listening sessions for presidential search

    June 5, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin will host a series of public listening sessions across the state next week as part of the ongoing search for the next Universities of Wisconsin President. The sessions are designed to gather input from students, faculty, staff, and community members to help inform the qualities and priorities sought in the […]

  2. Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents elects Regent Kyle M. Weatherly as President and Regent Ashok Rai as Vice President

    June 4, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Thursday elected Regent Kyle M. Weatherly to a one-year term as President. Weatherly, a graduate of UW-Madison and previously Regent Vice President, succeeds Amy B. Bogost, who has served as President since June 2024. Regents also elected Regent Ashok Rai as Vice President. Each June, the […]

  3. Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approves modest, below-inflation tuition increase

    June 4, 2026

    MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved a proposal to increase resident undergraduate tuition by 2 percent for the 2026–27 academic year. The increase is below the current inflation rate and is designed to help universities address rising operating costs while continuing to maintain affordability for Wisconsin students and families. “This 2 percent tuition increase represents […]

  4. Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approves University of Wisconsin–Stout Polytechnic as new name for Menomonie campus

    The university’s polytechnic identity positions graduates for success

    June 4, 2026

    MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has approved a new name for the Menomonie campus – University of Wisconsin–Stout Polytechnic. The unanimous vote Thursday occurred at the Board’s meeting in Milwaukee. “Employers increasingly seek graduates who can contribute on day one, and UW-Stout Polytechnic stands apart by embracing the meaning of ‘polytechnic,’” said […]

  5. Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents to consider modest, below-inflation tuition increase

    June 1, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will consider a proposal this week to increase resident undergraduate tuition by 2 percent for the 2026–27 academic year. If approved, the increase would remain below the current inflation rate and would help universities address rising operating costs while continuing to maintain affordability for Wisconsin students and families. The proposal […]

  6. Presidential Search Committee named to lead Universities of Wisconsin presidential search

    UW-Superior chancellor Renée Wachter to serve as interim president

    May 8, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, has appointed a 25-member Presidential Search Committee to help identify the next Universities of Wisconsin president. Bogost also announced today that she appointed Renée Wachter, chancellor of UW-Superior, as the Interim President of the Universities of Wisconsin effective May 18. The Presidential Search Committee will […]

  7. Wauwatosa West team 2 wins 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games State Finals

    May 1, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—A team from Wauwatosa West High School has won the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games state championship, the Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) announced today after a day-long competition focused on civics, history, government, and current events. The Civics Games, presented by the Universities of Wisconsin in partnership with the […]

  8. University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    April 30, 2026

    May 27, 2026 Editor’s note: This news release has been updated to reflect the addition of one Search and Screen Committee member. MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Chris Patton, Executive-in-Charge of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed a 23-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify […]

  9. Edwin Martini named chancellor of UW-Eau Claire

    April 22, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Edwin Martini has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. He is the university’s 9th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Martini’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He will assume the leadership post on July 1, 2026. “I’m thrilled that Dr. Ed Martini […]

  10. Sixteen teams advance to Wisconsin Civics Games finals

    April 10, 2026

    MADISON, Wis.—Students from 16 teams across the state will compete at this year’s Wisconsin Civics Games state finals on May 1, the Universities of Wisconsin announced today. Members of the winning team will each earn a $2,000 scholarship to a Wisconsin college or university of their choice. The finals, to take place at the Capitol in Madison, […]