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  1. Universities of Wisconsin preliminary enrollment up overall despite federal student aid disruptions, lack of tuition promise, campus closures

    Eight universities show enrollment growth

    September 16, 2024

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This news release corrects the 2025-27 state budget request amount. MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) this fall increased by more than 1,000 students overall, including higher enrollments at eight universities, according to preliminary estimates based on first-day student counts. Listen: President Rothman audio message about preliminary enrollment The increase comes despite severe challenges […]

  2. Universities of Wisconsin faculty, staff, & students invited to apply for civil dialogue grants

    September 11, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants each fall and spring in four areas: research, events and related activities, assessment, and curriculum […]

  3. Regents approve biennial budget request to help UWs move “Up to the Middle” (day 1 news summary)

    August 22, 2024

    MADISON, Wis. – The Board of Regents today voted unanimously to approve the Universities of Wisconsin’s operating budget request for the 2025-27 biennium. The $855 million request over two years would allow the state’s public universities to shed their ranking of 43rd of 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. “It’s time […]

  4. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman introduces budget request to get Wisconsin “Up to the Middle”

    August 19, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today proposed a 2025-27 budget request that would allow the state’s public universities to shed its ranking of 43rd of 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. The two-year request will be presented to the Board of Regents on Thursday. If approved, the request will […]

  5. Universities of Wisconsin release updated Facts & Trends document highlighting key data

    Updated national numbers show Wisconsin still ranks 43rd of 50 states in state funding nationally for four-year higher education

    August 7, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today published its latest Facts & Trends data book, a compendium of key statistics affecting the state’s 13 public universities including information on state funding trends, talent development and degree production, enrollment and participation rates, affordability and tuition, and infrastructure. “Facts & Trends describes the challenges facing our universities while […]

  6. The UWs are changing to meet challenges

    By Jay Rothman, Universities of Wisconsin President

    August 5, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Last fall, I announced a new identity for Wisconsin’s 13 public universities – the Universities of Wisconsin. The goal was to shift the emphasis from our system to our universities, which create opportunities for students and improve communities all across our state. It’s been an exciting change that will take time to fully take […]

  7. Universities of Wisconsin announce Wisconsin Tuition Promise for 2025-26 cohort

    August 2, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the Wisconsin Tuition Promise will fund a new cohort of students starting in fall 2025. Listen: President Rothman audio message about Wisconsin Tuition Promise Students who come from families earning $55,000 or less annually will be able to attend one of 11 UWs without having to […]

  8. President Rothman names veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls

    August 1, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today named veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. The appointment takes effect Sept. 7. Martin will succeed Maria Gallo, who announced today that she will retire from UW-River Falls. “Mike Martin has extensive experience as a higher education leader and has […]

  9. UWs leadership statements on announcement by UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo

    August 1, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo. UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost: “As the 20th leader of UW-River Falls, Chancellor Gallo remained focused on student success, affordability, […]

  10. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents leadership issues statement regarding the suspension of student groups at UW-Milwaukee

    July 31, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost and Vice President Kyle Weatherly today issued this statement regarding the suspension of student groups at UW-Milwaukee: “The July 19 statement from the uwm4palicoaltion was on its face threatening and reprehensible, and it cannot be tolerated. The communication created fear among students, longstanding […]