News

  1. 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 […]

  2. 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 […]

  3. 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 […]

  4. 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 […]

  5. 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 […]

  6. 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 […]

  7. 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, […]

  8. Universities of Wisconsin students showcase undergraduate research at 21st annual Research in the Rotunda event

    Over 100 Universities of Wisconsin students presented their research projects today in Madison

    April 2, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Today, the Universities of Wisconsin hosted the 21st annual Research in the Rotunda event, bringing innovation and discovery to the Wisconsin State Capitol as more than 100 exceptional undergraduate researchers, alongside their faculty advisers, presented research findings to state legislators, business leaders, alumni, and the public. This signature event, taking place from 10:30 a.m. […]

  9. UW-Oshkosh chancellor finalists named

    April 2, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, which enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and high school learners. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by a 14-member Search and Screen Committee led by Regent […]

  10. Dr. Thomas Gibson named chancellor of UW-Milwaukee

    March 31, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Thomas Gibson, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He is its 10th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Gibson’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Gibson will assume the leadership post on or […]