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  1. Universities of Wisconsin student research to be featured in Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, April 2

    More than 100 undergraduate students from the Universities of Wisconsin will display and discuss their research findings at the Wisconsin Capitol

    March 31, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Outstanding undergraduate student researchers and their faculty advisers from across the Universities of Wisconsin will showcase their work Wednesday, April 2, at the UWs’ annual Research in the Rotunda event at the state Capitol. Lawmakers, employers, alumni, and the public are invited to attend. This year marks the 21st annual showcase of the UWs’ […]

  2. Michael Carney named interim chancellor of UW-Eau Claire

    March 26, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Michael Carney as interim chancellor of UW-Eau Claire effective July 1. Carney, currently the interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, will replace Chancellor Jim Schmidt, who was announced today as president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. “Michael Carney is a terrific scientist […]

  3. UW-Milwaukee chancellor finalists named

    March 18, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an R1 (Research I) doctoral university that enrolls 23,000 students and offers 214 academic programs. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by a 16-member Search and Screen […]

  4. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman appoints scholar Michael Ford to lead Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue

    March 11, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his appointment of public policy scholar Michael Ford as leader of the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue. Ford most recently was the EAA C.R. Meyer Endowed Professor of Public Administration at UW-Oshkosh and director of the Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research based […]

  5. Universities of Wisconsin, UW–Madison, UW-Milwaukee leaders and faculty discuss impact of federal health research funding on Wisconsin

    March 6, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—From lifestyle recommendations that will help fight off Alzheimer’s disease symptoms to job creation to economic growth, Universities of Wisconsin, UW–Madison, and UW-Milwaukee leaders and faculty today discussed the importance of federal research funding on the people and communities of Wisconsin. The remarks came at a news conference Thursday in the wake of a […]

  6. Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue seeking student applicants for free expression workshop

    February 28, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) will hold a workshop for Universities of Wisconsin students focused on free speech and academic freedom on Saturday, April 26, at UW-La Crosse. The day-long workshop is open to 36 students who must complete a set of readings to prepare for it. Participating students will […]

  7. UWs President Jay Rothman appoints John Chenoweth as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls

    February 18, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the appointment of John Chenoweth as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. Chenoweth, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs of UW-Whitewater, replaces Michael V. Martin. The appointment is effective on March 1, 2025. “John is a seasoned leader who has built strong relationships at […]

  8. Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue seeks grant proposals

    Spring semester applications due March 15, 2025

    February 11, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants each fall and spring in four areas: research, events and related activities, assessment, and curriculum […]

  9. Universities of Wisconsin launch ‘Mascots on Main’ initiative to highlight business impact

    UWs chancellors and mascots are hitting the streets in a new social media video series

    February 10, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today announced the launch of “Mascots on Main,” a new social media video campaign showcasing the strong relationships between Wisconsin’s constellation of 13 public universities and local businesses across the state. The campaign features university chancellors and their mascots visiting businesses that partner with the universities, are owned by alumni, […]

  10. Universities of Wisconsin honor Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2024

    December 4, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 12 recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the Universities of Wisconsin as well as communities across the […]