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  1. UW System President to discuss free speech survey results

    Panel discussion on free speech and civil dialogue on campus to follow release of survey results

    January 31, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman will discuss results of the survey on free speech at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 1, at UW Oshkosh. More than 10,000 students from across the UW System responded to the survey sent out last fall. The news conference takes place Wednesday, Feb. 1, from […]

  2. Dr. Corey A. King named new chancellor of UW-Whitewater

    Appointment takes effect March 1, 2023

    January 19, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Corey A. King, Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs at UW-Green Bay, has been named the 18th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, which has campus locations in Whitewater and Rock County. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved King’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection […]

  3. Dairy Innovation Hub helps keep Wisconsin’s dairy community at global forefront (day 2 news summary)

    December 9, 2022

    MADISON – A dairy farmer, producer, graduate student, and faculty members joined together today to update the Board of Regents on the accomplishments of the University of Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub. “If someone wants to know about dairy, you come to Wisconsin,” said dairy farmer Andy Buttles, who owns a 1,200-cow dairy in Lancaster. “We […]

  4. Regents approve new five-year strategic plan for UW System (day 1 news summary)

    December 8, 2022

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved the UW System’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. “The plan before you is premised on the fact that the status quo is not sustainable,” said UW System President Jay Rothman, in presenting the plan. “The UW System is positioned and has the responsibility to the […]

  5. UW-Whitewater chancellor finalists named

    November 29, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, a university with more than 11,000 students on two campuses that offer 60 majors, 21 master’s degree programs, one doctoral degree, and one education specialist degree. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists […]

  6. UW System releases final fall 2022 enrollment figures

    November 23, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – Approximately 161,000 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin System universities this fall, according to final fall enrollment figures based on counts on the 10th day of enrollment. UW System previously released preliminary enrollment figures in September based on first-day enrollment. The final fall enrollment of 160,782 is lower than the estimated 161,430, […]

  7. Why civil dialogue is vital to citizenship

    By Jay Rothman, President, University of Wisconsin System

    November 17, 2022

    I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with hundreds of students in the early days of my tenure as University of Wisconsin System president. They’re smart, enthusiastic, and brimming with ideas to make the world better. One of those ideas captured my attention because it addressed a topic that’s been on my mind lately – civil […]

  8. 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 […]

  9. 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 […]

  10. 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 […]