News

  1. A Safe Return to Campus – August 2020

    August 20, 2020

    News Around the UW System Report to the Board of Regents Eau Claire Flight Plan Blugolds asked to stay safe, sign pledge to make Flight Plan fly The “Three Ws” UW-Green Bay mascot “Phlash” reminds: Watch your distance, Wear your mask, Wash your hands What to Pack UW-La Crosse offers COVID-19 packing tips for students […]

  2. President Thompson seeks investment to renew the Wisconsin Idea through 10 key initiatives

    UW System seeks 3.5 percent increase in 2021-23 budget

    August 18, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced he would seek a 3.5 percent operating budget increase for the 2021-23 biennial budget, an investment that would renew the Wisconsin idea through 10 key initiatives. Thompson will present the budget request to the Board of Regents on Thursday. If approved, the request will be […]

  3. President Thompson announces UW System priorities

    Administrative savings will help fund new scholarships for underrepresented and underserved students

    August 11, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a series of decisions that reflect the immediate priorities of cost reduction and, as suggested by the Board of Regents, enhanced opportunities for underrepresented and underserved students. “To be the University’s biggest advocate and toughest evaluator, I will be directing my leadership to identify […]

  4. UW System testing program includes more than 350,000 tests

    August 6, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System will employ a robust COVID-19 testing regimen during the fall 2020 semester, thanks to an allocation of approximately $32 million from the office of Gov. Tony Evers. The funding, originally delivered from the federal CARES Act, includes nearly $18 million for testing more than 350,000 students and $6 million […]

  5. UW System statements on complying with new federal Title IX regulations

    August 5, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved a series of emergency rules and a Regent policy to comply with new federal Title IX regulations and ensure continued federal funding of nearly $1 billion. UW System President Tommy Thompson, Regent Vice President Michael M. Grebe, and Regent Tracey L. Klein issued the […]

  6. UW System introduces online behavioral health tool

    New tool, SilverCloud, now available for well-being of UW community

    August 4, 2020

    The University of Wisconsin System serves approximately 170,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the UW System is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state UW System graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree. The UW System provides a 23:1 return on state investment. UW System universities also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.

  7. UW System’s Online Learning Initiative to strengthen online instruction, advising

    July 27, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System and its 13 universities have embarked on an ambitious effort to strengthen online teaching and advising while ensuring students have access to the technology they need thanks to the generosity of a confidential donor. The Online Learning Initiative is funded through a $2-million gift prompted by the rapid transition […]

  8. Statement by UW System President Tommy Thompson

    July 22, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today. “Our universities are doing everything we can to provide in-person classes safely this fall and reductions in state support for the UW System are an obstacle to that work. In addition to providing invaluable educational opportunity, our universities are critical to every regional […]

  9. Statements on Attorneys General lawsuit regarding ICE rules

    July 13, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today was among 18 attorneys general that sued U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over rules related to international students. UW System President Tommy Thompson: “International students are welcomed here at the UW System. We fully support the Attorney General’s action today joining […]

  10. Interim President Thompson forges ahead with plans for students’ return to campus in fall (news summary)

    July 9, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Tommy G. Thompson addressed his first meeting of the Board of Regents Thursday as interim President of the UW System and said getting students back on campus in a way that is safe for students, faculty, staff, and the university community is a top priority. “This is vitally important to me and to you, […]