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  1. Regents, legislators engage in discussion on freedom of expression (day 1 news summary)

    December 7, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – The Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) hosted a forum at today’s Board of Regents meeting to discuss and help better understand the concepts of freedom of expression and civil dialogue. The forum included members of the UW community and Regents as well as five state legislators. Freedom of expression is “a concept that […]

  2. Financial aid modernization will help Wisconsin students

    Financial Aid Modernization Act will make it easier for students to receive state financial aid

    December 6, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The Financial Aid Modernization Act, passed by the Wisconsin legislature and signed into law by Governor Tony Evers today, will help students by making Wisconsin’s financial aid programs more user-friendly while aligning with federal financial aid requirements. Act 80 makes needed updates to eligibility calculations in state statutes, aligns Wisconsin law with federal law, […]

  3. Board approves $32 million workforce proposal presented by the Universities of Wisconsin (news summary)

    November 9, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – The Universities of Wisconsin today presented Regents with a $32 million proposal to develop more engineers, nurses, data scientists, and business and finance leaders to continue the UW’s emphasis on meeting workforce needs. The proposal comes in response to the 2023-25 state budget, which assigns $32 million to the UW pending a […]

  4. Universities of Wisconsin honor Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2023

    November 9, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 13 recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the Universities of Wisconsin as well as communities across the […]

  5. Universities of Wisconsin honor achievements of LGBTQ+ advocates and their allies through 2023 awards

    13 honorees of 2023 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People

    November 9, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 13 honorees of the 2023 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People, an annual honor given to LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped to create a safer and more inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people. The award celebrates the memory and […]

  6. Universities of Wisconsin enrollment grows by more than 1,700 students for fall 2023; first increase since 2014

    Official 10-day enrollment figures show more than 162,500 students

    November 8, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin grew by more than 1,700 students, or 1.1 percent, this fall to 162,528, according to official 10-day enrollment figures announced today. The enrollment represents the first increase since 2014. The official fall 2022 enrollment was 160,782. “These enrollment numbers are encouraging as we seek to increase the number […]

  7. Universities of Wisconsin unveil $32 million workforce proposal

    November 6, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today unveiled a $32 million proposal to develop more engineers, nurses, data scientists, and business and finance leaders. The effort would continue the Universities’ ongoing emphasis on meeting workforce needs. The proposal comes in response to the 2023-25 state budget, which assigns $32 million to the UW pending a plan […]

  8. Universities of Wisconsin, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, instructors for 2023

    October 26, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Four Universities of Wisconsin students and three educators are being recognized today by the Universities of Wisconsin and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in […]

  9. Statement from Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman on Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant

    October 23, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant: “Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub and receipt of the Strategy Grant recognizes the significant role the Universities of Wisconsin play in helping create a statewide biohealth network. Our universities will […]

  10. Richland campus to close, two others end in-person instruction, under directive from President Rothman

    October 17, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today his decision to end in-person instruction at two additional branch campuses and to close one branch campus. Rothman also directed chancellors overseeing the remaining two-year campuses to work with local officials to determine the best uses for facilities to meet student and community needs. […]