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  1. Universities of Wisconsin enrollment grows by more than 1,700 students for fall 2023; first increase since 2014

    Official 10-day enrollment figures show more than 162,500 students

    November 8, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin grew by more than 1,700 students, or 1.1 percent, this fall to 162,528, according to official 10-day enrollment figures announced today. The enrollment represents the first increase since 2014. The official fall 2022 enrollment was 160,782. “These enrollment numbers are encouraging as we seek to increase the number […]

  2. Universities of Wisconsin unveil $32 million workforce proposal

    November 6, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today unveiled a $32 million proposal to develop more engineers, nurses, data scientists, and business and finance leaders. The effort would continue the Universities’ ongoing emphasis on meeting workforce needs. The proposal comes in response to the 2023-25 state budget, which assigns $32 million to the UW pending a plan […]

  3. Universities of Wisconsin, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, instructors for 2023

    October 26, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Four Universities of Wisconsin students and three educators are being recognized today by the Universities of Wisconsin 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 […]

  4. Statement from Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman on Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant

    October 23, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant: “Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub and receipt of the Strategy Grant recognizes the significant role the Universities of Wisconsin play in helping create a statewide biohealth network. Our universities will […]

  5. Richland campus to close, two others end in-person instruction, under directive from President Rothman

    October 17, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today his decision to end in-person instruction at two additional branch campuses and to close one branch campus. Rothman also directed chancellors overseeing the remaining two-year campuses to work with local officials to determine the best uses for facilities to meet student and community needs. […]

  6. UW-La Crosse Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    October 13, 2023

    MADISON, WI—Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents President Karen Walsh and Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-La Crosse chancellor. Regent Ashok Rai will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Enilda Delgado, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice in the College of […]

  7. New Universities of Wisconsin identity is one of several changes underway

    By Jay Rothman, Universities of Wisconsin President

    October 11, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – Earlier this week I announced a new name and identity for our constellation of 13 public universities – the Universities of Wisconsin. The goal is to shift the emphasis from our System to our Universities, which create opportunities for students and improve communities all across the state. It’s an exciting change that […]

  8. Rothman unveils new Universities of Wisconsin identity to represent 13 universities

    October 10, 2023

    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – President Jay Rothman today unveiled the Universities of Wisconsin, a new name and identity that emphasizes the constellation of Wisconsin’s 13 public universities. The Universities of Wisconsin will replace the University of Wisconsin System as the preferred way to describe the universities. The new name will be accompanied by new brand […]

  9. Regents honor recipients of University Staff Excellence Awards (day 2 news summary)

    October 6, 2023

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the third annual 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. “Their outstanding work – along with the work of […]

  10. UW System continues to build strategies to grow enrollment (day 1 news summary)

    October 5, 2023

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Preliminary fall enrollment numbers across the University of Wisconsin System show encouraging signs, System President Jay Rothman today told the Board of Regents, with numbers up compared to the prior year for the first time since 2014. The estimates, based on first-day registration figures and projections of other new students, show […]