News

  1. UW System campuses to launch 11 new online certificates and one master’s degree this fall to meet market demands

    New programs will reach students in areas of digital marketing, financial technology, biodiversity conservation, and IT

    May 18, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Students and career professionals will have new online learning opportunities this fall when the University of Wisconsin System launches 11 new certificates and one master’s degree in fast-growing fields. The 100 percent online programs were developed collaboratively by several universities and feature graduate-level certificates in the expanding fields of Digital Marketing, Financial Technology, and […]

  2. Wisconsin must invest to win the war for talent

    By Jay Rothman, President, University of Wisconsin System

    May 17, 2023

    I’ve been a resident of Wisconsin my entire life, having grown up outside of Wausau. It was clear to me as a businessman in the private sector – but is even more apparent to me now after a year in my current job – that the UW System is Wisconsin’s largest talent magnet and economic […]

  3. Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich named new chancellor of UW-Platteville

    Appointment takes effect immediately

    April 25, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim Chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Evetovich’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Evetovich will assume the leadership post immediately. Evetovich served as the Provost […]

  4. UW System President Jay Rothman’s statement on new Wisconsin Policy Forum report showing Wisconsin now ranks 43rd in national funding for four-year universities

    April 20, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman provided a statement in response to a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum showing higher education funding at Wisconsin’s public four-year universities now ranks 43rd nationally: “It’s discouraging that UW System’s four-year universities are near the bottom nationally in public funding, ranking 43rd overall in the […]

  5. Rep. Emerson, Sen. James, UW-Eau Claire scholars to join UW System on “Fostering a Marketplace of Ideas” panel

    Discussion, moderated by UW System President Jay Rothman, to take place Monday, April 24, at 12 p.m., at UW-Eau Claire

    April 19, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue is hosting a panel discussion Monday, April 24, on the First Amendment, civil dialogue, and creating a marketplace of ideas at our public universities. “Fostering a Marketplace of Ideas” will take place at UW-Eau Claire’s Centennial Hall, room 1614, 1698 Park Avenue, Eau […]

  6. Speaker Vos, Senator Larson, national free speech advocate to join UW System on “Fostering Marketplace of Ideas” panel

    Discussion, moderated by UW System President Jay Rothman, to take place Friday, April 21, at 3 p.m., at UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha

    April 17, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue is hosting a panel discussion Friday, April 21, on the First Amendment, civil dialogue, and creating a marketplace of ideas at our public universities. “Fostering a Marketplace of Ideas” will take place at UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, […]

  7. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke named interim chancellor of UW-Parkside

    April 4, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke as interim Chancellor of UW-Parkside. Menke will begin that position June 9 with the departure of Chancellor Debbie Ford. Menke replaces Ford, who will become Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Ind. Ford has been […]

  8. Regents recognize 2023 Teaching Excellence Award winners (day 2 news summary)

    March 31, 2023

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today presented its 31st annual Teaching Excellence Awards. The awards recognize outstanding career achievements in teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. “These UW educators and programs are inspiring students to develop invaluable life […]

  9. Regents approve first tuition increase in 10 years for resident undergraduates (day 1 news summary)

    March 30, 2023

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today voted to approve tuition and fee increases for 2023-24, including a tuition increase for resident undergraduate students for the first time in 10 years. The approved recommendation provides for adjustments in tuition and segregated fees that vary by university but average 4.9% (or […]

  10. Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2023

    Educators at UW-Superior, UW-Parkside, and UW-Green Bay recognized with Regents’ top teaching award

    March 27, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 31st annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored March 31 at the next Regents meeting. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. Each recipient is […]