News

  1. UW-Whitewater Provost John Chenoweth named interim chancellor

    April 4, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo today announced that John Chenoweth will take over as interim chancellor of UW-Whitewater effective Tuesday, April 5. Chenoweth, the university’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, replaces Jim Henderson, who resigned as interim chancellor effective today. “This is an unexpected situation, but I am […]

  2. Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2022

    Educators in Menomonie, Superior, and Kenosha recognized with Regents’ top teaching award

    April 4, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 30th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored April 8 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 […]

  3. UW System deserves your support, faces challenges head on

    By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    March 16, 2022

    When I left my parents’ farm in Elroy to attend UW-Madison, we were so poor that I carried my belongings in a paper bag instead of a suitcase. I went on to earn a law degree, serve in the legislature, get elected to four terms as governor, lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]

  4. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on the passing of James R. Klauser

    March 15, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “It is with sadness and regret that I announce the passing of James R. Klauser. Jim’s contributions to the people of Wisconsin were extraordinary and today Wisconsin lost a man who helped build Wisconsin into what it is today. He was 83. “For a decade, […]

  5. UW System bolsters youth protection on campuses

    March 11, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a policy requiring all System universities to enhance their safety standards and protocols for protection of minors participating in university-sponsored events. He also announced the launch of a new youth activity database to document registration and compliance of youth activities. “Thousands of minors, especially during […]

  6. Statements from UW Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III and UW System President Tommy Thompson on the passing of Margaret Farrow

    March 8, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.— UW System Board of Regents President Edmund Manydeeds III and UW System President Tommy Thompson issued these statements today regarding the passing of Margaret Farrow: UW System Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III: “In the four years she served on the UW System Board of Regents (2013-2017), Margaret Farrow was an accomplished, wise, and […]

  7. UW System’s Research in the Rotunda returns to Capitol March 9

    Dozens of undergraduate students from Wisconsin’s public universities will display and discuss their research findings at the Wisconsin Capitol; lawmakers and the public are invited to attend

    March 2, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – Outstanding undergraduate student researchers and their faculty advisers from across the University of Wisconsin System will showcase their work next week as Research in the Rotunda returns to the state Capitol. This year marks the 18th annual event, which takes place Wednesday, March 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the […]

  8. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson in support of Ukraine

    March 1, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine as they fight against Vladimir Putin’s invasion of their homeland. The University of Wisconsin System educates a handful of Ukrainian international students, and we will support them to the best of our ability during this time […]

  9. UW System moves to remove mask requirements

    February 16, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is working with university chancellors to begin removing current mandatory mask requirements on campus with the intent to withdraw them as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break. Thompson said widespread vaccination on university campuses and the rapidly decreasing prevalence of COVID-19 in campus […]

  10. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson and UW Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III on State of the State address

    February 15, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—UW System President Tommy Thompson and UW Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III issued this statement tonight: “We appreciate Gov. Evers’ commitment to public higher education and his recognition of the vital role the University of Wisconsin System plays in improving lives and communities across our state. This funding will help us keep our universities […]