News

  1. UW-Stevens Point chancellor finalists named

    September 14, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, an 8,100-student university with locations in Stevens Point, Marshfield, and Wausau. An 11-member Search and Screen Committee, led by Regent Karen Walsh, chair, and Professor of English Mary Bowman, vice chair, recommended a […]

  2. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on UW-La Crosse mitigation steps

    September 13, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today issued this statement: “Today’s mitigation steps announced by UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow will combat the COVID-19 case increases we have identified on its campus. Moving to online course delivery for a two-week period while sheltering in place can be an effective tactic, as we have […]

  3. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on UW-Madison mitigation steps

    September 9, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today issued this statement: “I support the additional mitigation steps announced by Chancellor Blank today. These steps are not unlike those employed by other universities around the country. Students will remain on campus, as recommended by health experts, and UW-Madison will take a two-week period to deliver […]

  4. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on UW-Madison undergraduate student gatherings

    September 7, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today issued this statement: “Chancellor Blank is taking prudent steps to mitigate outbreaks by limiting student gatherings. Like other universities throughout the nation, UW-Madison is taking aggressive actions to adapt to the circumstances informed by its testing strategies. We knew there would most likely be an increase in early cases and today’s decision, […]

  5. UW System reports very strong Day 1 enrollment

    September 3, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today unveiled enrollment figures from the first day of the fall semester that suggest a vast majority of students have responded positively to the return of on-campus instruction. A total of nearly 126,000 students enrolled at the 10 universities that began on-campus instruction Sept. 2. The numbers […]

  6. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson

    September 3, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today issued this statement: “Effective today, UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into a complaint. We will have no further comment on this personnel matter at this time. UW-Whitewater Provost Greg Cook will serve as leader […]

  7. UW System Career Services offices launch virtual Career Treks program

    September 2, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Many college students will set their sights on securing their post-graduation plans shortly after classes begin. Career fairs have typically provided an opportunity for students to network with a room full of possible employers, but COVID-19 has changed that. In light of restrictions in place due to the pandemic, UW campuses are finding new […]

  8. Investing in UW System will renew the Wisconsin Idea

    By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    August 26, 2020

    If our great state is going to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic poised for growth, we will need to renew the Wisconsin Idea for the 21st century with a real investment in the University of Wisconsin System. When I was recruited and agreed to serve as president of the UW System amid the pandemic, I […]

  9. UW System, Tavern League, Restaurant Association seek help from bars, restaurants as students return

    August 24, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today joined leaders of the Tavern League of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Restaurant Association in asking bar and restaurant owners to enforce mask mandates and encourage physical distancing as students return to universities for on-campus instruction. Thompson, Tavern League Executive Director Pete Madland, and Restaurant Association President […]

  10. UW System biennial budget request meets state needs, renews commitment to Wisconsin Idea (news summary)

    August 20, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The Board of Regents unanimously approved today the University of Wisconsin System’s operating and capital budget requests for the 2021-2023 biennium. UW System President Tommy Thompson told the Board he is seeking a 3.5 percent operating budget increase for the biennial budget, an investment that would renew the Wisconsin Idea through 10 key initiatives. […]