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  1. Preliminary enrollment up at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin while holding steady overall

    September 9, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin this fall increased, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts as overall enrollment held steady. New freshman enrollment is up three percent, or nearly 900 students, according to the preliminary estimates — with eight universities showing new freshman enrollment increases of five percent […]

  2. More than 150 new schools from all corners of Wisconsin join Direct Admit Wisconsin

    August 6, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 34,000 high school seniors from 467 schools across Wisconsin recently received admission offers from the Universities of Wisconsin under the second year of Direct Admit Wisconsin, UWs President Jay Rothman announced today. That’s an increase of 155 schools and at least 9,000 students compared to 2024. Under the program, qualified high school students […]

  3. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement

    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 […]

  4. Universities of Wisconsin is preferred name for state’s 13 public universities

    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 […]

  5. Regents approve UWs tuition increases for 2025-26 (news summary)

    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 […]

  6. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman proposes tuition increase for 2025-26 of 4 percent with an optional 1 percent additional

    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 […]

  7. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on 2025-27 budget agreement

    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 […]

  8. UWs President Rothman addresses impact of proposed federal funding cuts (news summary)

    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 […]

  9. UW Board of Regents re-elects Regent Amy B. Bogost as President and Regent Kyle Weatherly as Vice President

    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 […]

  10. New Universities of Wisconsin web page Fuel Futures highlights impact of federal financial aid

    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 […]