News

  1. UW System to gauge alumni satisfaction in broad survey

    Satisfaction, other measures to be assessed in first-time national survey

    November 9, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is embarking on an ambitious survey of alumni aimed at gauging career and education satisfaction, knowledge and skills gained, community and civic involvement, economic mobility, degree relevance, and other measures of a UW education. The National Alumni Career Mobility Survey will engage alumni from all UW System universities who […]

  2. UW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2020

    November 6, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Two University of Wisconsin System students and four teachers are being recognized today by the UW System and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Award recognizes the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in business […]

  3. UW System will lead massive surge testing effort for COVID-19 in Wisconsin (news summary)

    November 5, 2020

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System campuses, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will serve as the first “surge testing” sites for a new rapid-results COVID-19 test to be made available to members of the general public, according to UW System President Tommy Thompson. Thompson told the Board of […]

  4. UW System enrollment drops overall, increases for underrepresented students

    Impact of pandemic is less than anticipated

    November 5, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Preliminary enrollment at University of Wisconsin System campuses decreased 1.9 percent in fall 2020 compared to the previous year, a drop in line with demographic shifts and less than national estimates. Enrollment of underrepresented students of color increased by 2 percent on UW System campuses. In total, 164,494 students are enrolled at UW System’s […]

  5. UW System to lead massive surge testing effort for Wisconsin

    Federal push is first using Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 tests

    November 4, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin (UW) System campuses, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will serve as the first “surge testing” sites for a new rapid-results COVID-19 test available to members of the community, UW System President Tommy Thompson announced today. The 250,000 Abbot BinaxNOW tests provided by HHS amplify […]

  6. UW System announces Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship

    November 2, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.— The new Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship will provide up to $10,000 to underrepresented and underserved undergraduate students who have overcome adversity, exhibited financial need, and demonstrated merit, Regent President Andrew S. Petersen announced today. The scholarship program will take effect in the 2021-22 academic year and be offered to students who are admitted […]

  7. Dr. Thomas Gibson named new chancellor of UW-Stevens Point

    Appointment takes effect January 11, 2021

    October 20, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Thomas Gibson, who served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which has campus locations in Stevens Point, Wausau, and Marshfield. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today […]

  8. Supporting student behavioral health a continuing priority in the UW System (news summary)

    October 8, 2020

    MADISON, Wis. – In a time of growing need, the University of Wisconsin System continues to focus on enhancing its services to support student behavioral health. “The topic continues to make headlines and take on new meaning in light of the pandemic and social unrest in recent months,” said Dr. Artanya Wesley, Vice Chancellor for […]

  9. UW System continuing progress addressing student behavioral health needs

    October 8, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System and its 13 universities, in continued response to a priority of the Board of Regents, are implementing and funding improvements to student behavioral health services while other changes remain in process. “The Board of Regents understands the high importance of student well-being, and we appreciate the heightened progress our […]

  10. President Thompson announces expansion of UW System compliance efforts

    October 6, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced the expansion of UW System’s compliance efforts to further protect precollege youth, faculty, staff, and college students. Changes to existing protocols include establishing direct compliance reporting to the UW System President and the Board of Regents, hiring an administrator of youth protection and compliance, and […]