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July 24, 2025

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding Gov. Evers’ announcement: “Gov. Evers has been a champion of public higher education his entire career because he understands it changes lives, improves communities, and grows the workforce. His service on the UW Board of Regents was exemplary. I thank Gov. Evers for […]

July 14, 2025

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin remind the public and the news media of its name change that best describes the state’s constellation of 13 public universities. While its legal name is “University of Wisconsin System,” it is doing business as “Universities of Wisconsin” similar to many public-facing organizations. “University of Wisconsin (UW) System” should be […]

July 10, 2025

The Board of Regents for the Universities of Wisconsin today unanimously approved a tuition increase of up to 5 percent for the 2025-26 academic year. Tuition will increase by 4 percent at all universities, with an optional 1 percent additional for a maximum of 5 percent (an average $382 increase). All universities except UW-Green Bay […]

July 8, 2025

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by up to 5 percent for the 2025-26 academic year. Rothman’s proposal would increase tuition by 4 percent at all universities, with an optional 1 percent additional for a maximum of 5 percent. All universities except UW-Green Bay […]

July 1, 2025

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the budget agreement approved by the Joint Finance Committee: “The Universities of Wisconsin, in every part of our state and home to over 164,000 students, are among Wisconsin’s most valuable assets.  Governor Evers has been a champion for the UWs, and the legislature […]

June 5, 2025

MILWAUKEE – Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman reiterated to the Board of Regents today profound concern over the implications of cuts to federal financial aid for students as well as federal funding for university research. “For generations – from the time of the GI Bill to today – the federal government has been a […]

June 5, 2025

MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today re-elected Regent Amy B. Bogost to a one-year term as President. Bogost, a graduate of UW-Madison and previously Regent Vice President, will begin her second year as president. Regents also re-elected Regent Kyle Weatherly as Vice President for a second year. Each June, the Board elects […]

June 5, 2025

MADISON, Wis.—To highlight the impact of federal financial aid, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today invited UWs students and graduates to share their stories about how Pell Grants and other aid creates educational opportunities. The UWs have created a web page to feature the stories, wisconsin.edu/fuelfutures. “Federal financial aid, especially the Pell Grant, is […]

May 30, 2025

MADISON, Wis.— Today, the Universities of Wisconsin announced the selection of the 2025–2026 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars. This year’s Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars (WTFS) participants include 21 faculty and instructors from the Universities of Wisconsin’s 11 comprehensive universities, nominated by Provosts for their excellence in teaching and learning. The WTFS program provides UW […]

May 22, 2025

MADISON, Wis.—Proposals to reduce federal financial aid funding would severely limit educational opportunities for Wisconsin students, according to state higher education leaders. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, Wisconsin Technical College System President Layla Merrifield, and Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities President and CEO Eric W. Fulcomer said at a news conference today […]