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  1. Dr. James Beeby named new chancellor of UW-La Crosse

    Appointment takes effect July 1

    March 13, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. James Beeby, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Keene State College in New Hampshire, has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He is its 11th leader. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Beeby’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection […]

  2. Statement on Senate vote to reject two regents for confirmation

    March 12, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Karen Walsh issued this statement today regarding the Senate vote to reject two regents for confirmation: “From the moment I joined the Board of Regents in May 2019, its professionalism, camaraderie, and bipartisanship were evident. With appointments from both sides of the political aisle these past […]

  3. Universities of Wisconsin launch The Wisconsin Guarantee to implement new law

    New admissions guarantee is one of several admissions pathways to Wisconsin’s 13 public universities

    March 7, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today announced The Wisconsin Guarantee, which automatically admits the state’s top-performing students to the state’s 13 public universities in accordance with a new law. Under The Wisconsin Guarantee, students who rank in the top 5 percent of their class at the end of 11th grade will be eligible for automatic […]

  4. Universities of Wisconsin undergraduates showcase research in Capitol Rotunda at 20th annual event

    March 6, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Today, more than 150 outstanding undergraduate student researchers from across the Universities of Wisconsin, together with their faculty advisers, shared their research findings with state legislators, state business and nonprofit leaders, UW alumni, and other supporters at the UW’s 20th annual Research in the Rotunda event in the State Capitol. “Undergraduate student research helps […]

  5. Universities of Wisconsin student research to be featured in Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, March 6

    More than 150 undergraduate students from the Universities of Wisconsin will display and discuss their research findings at the Wisconsin Capitol

    March 4, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Outstanding undergraduate student researchers and their faculty advisers from across the Universities of Wisconsin will showcase their work Wednesday, March 6, at the UW’s annual Research in the Rotunda event at the state Capitol. Lawmakers, employers, alumni, and the public are invited to attend. This year marks the 20th annual showcase of the UW’s signature […]

  6. UW-La Crosse chancellor finalists named

    March 1, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, which enrolls 10,300 students and offers 102 undergraduate programs in 30 disciplines, 30 graduate programs, and two doctoral programs. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by […]

  7. Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue announces grant program for Universities of Wisconsin faculty, staff, and students

    Student free speech and academic freedom workshop slated for April

    February 28, 2024

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This news release was corrected Feb. 29, 2024, to indicate that students participating in a free speech workshop will receive stipends. 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 […]

  8. Regents recognize 16th annual Diversity Award winners (day 2 news summary)

    February 9, 2024

    MADISON, Wis. – The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today honored the 16th annual Regents Diversity Awards. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient is awarded $7,500 to support professional development or continue the program being honored. The Diversity […]

  9. Universities of Wisconsin launch new Wisconsin Online Portal (day 1 news summary)

    February 8, 2024

    MADISON, Wis. – At today’s Board of Regents meeting, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman called Regents’ attention to the new Wisconsin Online Portal, which revamps the UWs’ previous online presence to provide a one-stop shop for existing online efforts at all 13 UW universities. “This new portal gathers all the more than 200 full […]

  10. Universities of Wisconsin introduce Wisconsin Online one-stop website for online programs

    February 7, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today unveiled a new one-stop, easily searchable website that provides access to and information about every fully online degree program being offered at the constellation of 13 public universities. Wisconsin Online – with the URL online.wisconsin.edu – will list the more than 200 fully online programs offered by the 13 […]