News

  1. Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2021

    Educators in Green Bay, La Crosse recognized with Regents’ top teaching award

    April 5, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The UW System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 29th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored at the next Regents meeting, April 9 via videoconference, along with the 28th annual recipients. Last year’s award ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW […]

  2. State of the University of Wisconsin System

    Testimony by UW System President Tommy Thompson

    April 1, 2021

    Senate Committee on Universities & Technical Colleges Green Bay Hearing March 31, 2021 Watch testimony Good morning. I would like to thank Sen. Roth and the members of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges for this opportunity to present the State of the University of Wisconsin System. Before I begin, I would like […]

  3. UW System announces extended tuition credit for students working at COVID-19 vaccination sites

    March 31, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced that the $500 tuition credit for eligible UW System nursing and pharmacy students working at COVID-19 vaccination sites is extended to May 22. The credit had been set to expire on March 31. President Thompson also announced students will be eligible for a new summer $500 tuition […]

  4. UW System targets new funds to help incoming freshmen prepare for university with summer bridge programs

    March 10, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System will provide summer learning assistance to 1,400 additional incoming freshmen this year, more than doubling the number of admitted students receiving help through campus-based summer bridge programs. Summer bridge programs are critical to ensuring that high school graduates make a successful transition to university. While program details and offerings […]

  5. Shortage of workforce talent brings UW System, businesses together (news summary)

    March 4, 2021

    MADISON, Wis. – The biggest challenge facing Wisconsin’s businesses is a shortage of talent and the University of Wisconsin System can play a significant role in addressing the issue by building closer relationships with businesses and communities. That was the message brought to the UW System Board of Regents today by four chambers of commerce […]

  6. UW System planning to maximize in-person instruction for Fall 2021 semester

    By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    February 18, 2021

    In a traditional university setting, students learn and grow through their interactions with peers and faculty. This sort of engagement – in and out of the classroom – builds sharper thinking, contributes to social development, and enriches communities. As University of Wisconsin System campuses plan for the fall semester, we will be seeking to maximize […]

  7. UW System President Tommy Thompson statement on Gov. Evers’ budget proposal

    February 16, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today on Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal: “Governor Evers’ budget for the UW System will allow us to tackle some of Wisconsin’s most pressing challenges: expanding online education to meet market demands, tackling prison recidivism to save taxpayer money, leveraging our freshwater resources for […]

  8. Regents recognize 13th annual Diversity Awards winners (day 2 news summary)

    February 5, 2021

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the 13th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Regent Olivia Woodmansee, chair of the Diversity Awards selection committee, said the award […]

  9. UW System leaders discuss solutions for advancing Wisconsin teachers and education leaders

    February 5, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today discussed two potential solutions for meeting Wisconsin’s workforce demand for teachers and school leaders: paid stipends and expanding student loan forgiveness. These two solutions were included in UW System President Tommy Thompson’s 2021-23 biennial budget recommendations, which the Board approved last fall. “Employers across Wisconsin […]

  10. UW System committed to helping the state through public health crisis (day 1 news summary)

    February 4, 2021

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson told the Board of Regents today that the UW System has played a key role in helping to reduce the number of daily COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin by making rapid testing more broadly available to the public. Thompson told Regents that with the support of […]