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  1. Regents recognize 15th annual Diversity Award winners (day 2 news summary)

    February 10, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the 15th 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 […]

  2. President Rothman calls on UW System universities to be “marketplaces of ideas” (day 1 news summary)

    February 9, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman told the Board of Regents today that the UW System’s recently released free speech survey reflects a key initiative of the strategic plan, a commitment to “foster civic engagement and serve the public good.” “We undertook the survey to determine the climate on our campuses […]

  3. UW System Board of Regents announces 2023 Diversity Awards

    Educators at UW-Stout, UW-Madison, and UW-River Falls recognized for work to support student success

    February 6, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 15th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 10 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. 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 […]

  4. UW System President Jay Rothman statement on Chancellor Ford’s announcement today

    February 2, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford announced today that she will be leaving the university to assume the leadership of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Ind. UW System President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “Debbie has been an extraordinary leader at UW-Parkside, and it is bittersweet to see our friend and a fantastic leader […]

  5. UW System President Jay Rothman announces results of free speech survey

    February 1, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the results of the System’s survey of student attitudes on free speech and free expression. Rothman said more than 10,000 students responded to the survey, with a profile that parallels the UW System student body resulting in a solid sample with low margins […]

  6. 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 […]

  7. 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 […]

  8. 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 […]

  9. 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 […]

  10. 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 […]