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  1. Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue seeking student applicants for free expression workshop

    February 28, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) will hold a workshop for Universities of Wisconsin students focused on free speech and academic freedom on Saturday, April 26, at UW-La Crosse. The day-long workshop is open to 36 students who must complete a set of readings to prepare for it. Participating students will […]

  2. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on Gov. Evers’ budget proposal

    February 18, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today in response to Gov. Evers’ budget proposal: “Governor Evers’ budget for the Universities of Wisconsin demonstrates his desire to win the War for Talent by investing in our 13 public universities. His proposal also ensures the UWs can maintain the access and affordability students […]

  3. UWs President Jay Rothman appoints John Chenoweth as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls

    February 18, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the appointment of John Chenoweth as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. Chenoweth, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs of UW-Whitewater, replaces Michael V. Martin. The appointment is effective on March 1, 2025. “John is a seasoned leader who has built strong relationships at […]

  4. Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue seeks grant proposals

    Spring semester applications due March 15, 2025

    February 11, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants each fall and spring in four areas: research, events and related activities, assessment, and curriculum […]

  5. Universities of Wisconsin launch ‘Mascots on Main’ initiative to highlight business impact

    UWs chancellors and mascots are hitting the streets in a new social media video series

    February 10, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today announced the launch of “Mascots on Main,” a new social media video campaign showcasing the strong relationships between Wisconsin’s constellation of 13 public universities and local businesses across the state. The campaign features university chancellors and their mascots visiting businesses that partner with the universities, are owned by alumni, […]

  6. American Family Insurance, UW-Madison receive latest Regent Business Partnership Award (day 2 news summary)

    February 7, 2025

    MADISON, Wis. – Regent President Amy Bogost today presented University of Wisconsin–Madison and American Family Insurance with the latest Regents Business Partnership Awards. The awards were created several years ago to highlight the mutually beneficial relationships between the Universities of Wisconsin and Wisconsin’s business community. “This is a decades-long partnership that spans a broad range […]

  7. Investing in the UWs is investment in Wisconsin’s future, President Rothman says (day 1 news summary)

    February 6, 2025

    MADISON, Wis. – Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today provided the Board of Regents with an overview of the outreach initiatives the UWs have been engaged in to build support for their biennial budget ask. As part of his regular report to the regents, he said the UWs have met with, among others, the […]

  8. Board of Regents postpones motion to modify process for UW Administration leadership hires (news summary)

    January 8, 2025

    MADISON – As part of a special videoconference meeting January 7, the Board of Regents for the Universities of Wisconsin voted to table for a future date proposed revisions to a Regent Policy Documents (RPD) that would provide flexibility for the UWs President to appoint key executive positions by reducing unnecessary administrative processes. RPD 20-27 […]

  9. Universities of Wisconsin continue to promote civil discourse, academic freedom (day 2 news summary)

    December 6, 2024

    MADISON – The Universities of Wisconsin presented the Board of Regents on Friday its annual report on the UWs’ ongoing commitment to academic freedom and freedom of expression. “Freedom of expression is a concept that is deeply woven into the fabric of academia and – like many of our counterparts across the country – we’ve […]

  10. Universities of Wisconsin focused on building for the future (day 1 news summary)

    December 5, 2024

    MADISON – The Universities of Wisconsin presented the Board of Regents on Thursday with a comprehensive update on the implementation of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan to date. UWs President Jay Rothman reminded Regents of the four guiding strategic objectives under the plan adopted by the Board in December 2022: Enhance the student experience and social […]