News

  1. Statement on the passing of Regent José Delgado

    January 25, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Regent President Andrew S. Petersen issued this statement today: “It is with great sadness that we learned our friend and colleague José Delgado passed away yesterday. Regent Delgado was a Wisconsin leader, creating the American Transmission Company and serving as its initial President and Chief Executive […]

  2. UW System COVID-19 surge testing sites extend operations into spring

    January 25, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced an extension of community COVID-19 surge testing sites at UW System campuses. After conducting more than 220,000 free tests through last week, most of the 22 surge testing sites were scheduled to close. However, in partnership with the UW System, the U.S. Department of Health […]

  3. UW System President Tommy Thompson cites ties between UW, agriculture

    January 14, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today told farm owners, agriculture and dairy officials, and researchers that the System’s effort to add agriculture extension agents is another illustration of the renewed Wisconsin Idea. Thompson spoke to the 2021 Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic on the final day of its annual conference. It is Wisconsin’s largest […]

  4. UW System President Thompson, Wisconsin comedian Berens urge continued use of free testing sites

    January 5, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens of The Manitowoc Minute are urging state residents to obtain a free COVID-19 test at one of the state’s rapid-results “surge testing” sites. Thompson challenged Berens to a smash-off in his latest “Smash COVID” video aimed at reminding UW System students and […]

  5. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on CDC antigen test study

    December 31, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today issued this statement on a new CDC antigen test study: “We are pleased to have partnered with the CDC on the study the agency released today, which identifies the Sofia rapid-results antigen test as an appropriate use for congregate settings such as for our residence […]

  6. UW System COVID-19 surge testing sites extend operations to mid-January

    December 28, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that the UW System’s COVID-19 “surge testing” sites will extend operations until mid-January. Free rapid-response COVID-19 testing is being made available to community members as well as students and employees at  sites across Wisconsin located on or near UW System university campuses. The sites have […]

  7. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on federal funding

    December 22, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today issued this statement on federal funding: “The UW System has faced extraordinary financial challenges during this pandemic while successfully providing students an on-campus experience, including increased costs, significant state budget reductions and employee furloughs. We are appreciative of these federal funds to help make up for […]

  8. Wisconsin entrepreneurs benefit from WEDC-UW System programs

    December 22, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Thanks to a key strategic partnership with the University of Wisconsin System, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is investing more than $2.6 million in Wisconsin’s small businesses. WEDC’s commitment provides much-needed funding to startup and nascent companies as well as the technical assistance to support them. The UW System’s Institute for Business & […]

  9. Why we need to improve prison education

    Op-Ed By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    December 22, 2020

    I first started thinking about prisons during my early years in the Assembly, more than 50 years ago. I believed then, and I believe now, that we need to give people who have committed a crime a second chance. I’ve been thinking more about this lately as I reflect on my accomplishments in political life […]

  10. UW System announces more details on COVID-19 student health care worker initiative

    December 14, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced additional details to provide incentives to UW students with nursing skills and other health backgrounds to work on the front lines of Wisconsin’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional details include qualifying criteria, deadlines, and how students can apply. “The UW System has identified […]