News

  1. 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 […]

  2. 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, […]

  3. 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 […]

  4. 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 […]

  5. 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 […]

  6. 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 […]

  7. UW System honors Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2022

    November 10, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 13 recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the UW System as well as communities […]

  8. President Rothman updates Regents on strategic planning, vision (news summary)

    November 10, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today provided Regents with an update on the system’s new strategic plan that is currently under development. He reported that in consultation with the chancellors, a new major strategic objective focusing on the creation and dissemination of new knowledge – which ties closely to the […]

  9. UW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2022

    October 28, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—Four University of Wisconsin System students and four educators are being recognized today by the UW System 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 […]

  10. To unlock student aid for college, students and families should act now

    By Michael Alexander, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay

    October 10, 2022

    If I asked you to fill out a form for the chance to qualify for financial assistance to pay your mortgage, the groceries, and the heating bill, would you do it? That’s essentially the question facing high school and college students when it comes to financing a higher education. Yet, only one of every two […]