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  1. Wisconsin students invited to present research at national conference hosted by UW-Eau Claire

    November 15, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System and UW-Eau Claire are encouraging college students across the state to participate in the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research by submitting abstracts by Nov. 30 and planning to attend. UW-Eau Claire will welcome more than 4,000 students, faculty mentors, and institutional leaders from around the country […]

  2. UW System to launch free speech survey, expand citizenship and civil dialogue initiatives

    November 11, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman announced today that a team of faculty researchers will distribute a survey to students starting Monday with a goal of soliciting student attitudes toward free speech, viewpoint diversity, and self-censorship on campus. Rothman also announced that the UW System would expand its efforts to promote […]

  3. UW System honors achievements of LGBTQ+ advocates and their allies across UW System through 2022 awards

    12 honorees of 2022 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People

    November 10, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 12 honorees of the 2022 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People, an annual honor given to LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped to create a safer and more inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people. The award celebrates the memory […]

  4. UW System honors Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2022

    November 10, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 13 recipients of the 2022 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 UW System as well as communities […]

  5. UW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2022

    October 28, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—Four University of Wisconsin System students and four educators are being recognized today by the UW System and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in […]

  6. UW System encourages students, parents to fill out the FAFSA to secure federal financial aid

    New Wisconsin Tuition Promise requires FAFSA filing

    September 29, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the launch of a new social media campaign to encourage students and parents to fill out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA filing period for the 2023-24 academic year begins Saturday, Oct. 1, and Rothman said the application […]

  7. UW-Platteville Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    September 27, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—Karen Walsh, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the UW System, today appointed a 13-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Platteville chancellor. Regent Cris Peterson will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Christina Curras, Professor and Department Chair, Civil and Environmental […]

  8. Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2022

    Awards honor staff at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, UW-River Falls for work supporting UW System mission

    September 26, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2022 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting, September 30. The […]

  9. New student enrollment at UW System main campuses highest since at least 2018

    September 22, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – New student enrollment at the main campuses within the University of Wisconsin System is its highest since at least 2018, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. The figures suggest that strategies to increase access are working and that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is waning on […]

  10. UW System review finds costs affordable for most students, a challenge for those from lower incomes

    August 18, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – A University of Wisconsin System education is affordable for most students, including in comparison to national averages, peers, and other Midwestern universities. But low- to moderate-income students are less likely to enroll, suggesting the overall cost of a bachelor’s degree is becoming increasingly out of reach for that segment of students. Those […]