2026

May 13, 2026

Celebrate Edvest 529 Day by enrolling in Wisconsin’s 529 College Savings Plan. This is a convenient way for you to save for the costs of higher education. Some of the benefits of opening an Edvest account are:  Money can be used at any accredited school,  Contributions may be a State income tax deduction (limitations apply),  Compound earnings are 100% tax-free, and  There are flexible investment choices. Kick Off Your Summer with a $50 Bonus Open a new account between May 18 and June […]

May 4, 2026

Leave eligible employees are encouraged to plan ahead and schedule paid leave now to avoid losing hours that are not eligible to carry over into the next fiscal year. Personal and Legal Holidays Personal and legal holidays must be used by June 30, 2026, or they will be lost. Vacation Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited […]

April 27, 2026

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also affects how we manage stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Mental health and well-being are important from childhood through adulthood.  The Universities of Wisconsin has benefits programs available to you that include mental health support services. Check out the Mental Health Resources and take a moment to think about your […]

April 16, 2026

Your Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Statement of Benefits as of January 1, 2026, is now available. What’s included in your statement: Your 2025 earnings and service Your estimated retirement benefit (if you are vested) Separation and death benefit information Employee and employer contributions How to View Your Statement Log in to Workday at myworkday.wisconsin.edu, then […]

April 13, 2026

Take care of your physical, emotional, and financial well-being by increasing your knowledge through webinars. Below are several webinars that can help you keep your well-being on track! Most of them require registration and are 30-60 minutes. The registration links and other webinars can be found on the Universities of Wisconsin Well-being Webinars web page. […]

April 6, 2026

America Saves Week starts today!  The Universities of Wisconsin is promoting financial well-being through the America Saves Week campaign April 6 through April 10 with live and on-demand webinars, individual counseling sessions and credit check-ups, and other resources.   America Saves Week is an annual national campaign that encourages you and your family to check in on your finances by highlighting several areas that contribute […]

April 1, 2026

Premium rates and coverage amounts for Income Continuation Insurance and State Group Life Insurance will change effective April 1, 2026. These updates will be reflected on your April 2, 2026, paycheck. Review Updated Premium You can review your updated premium in My Insurance Benefits. To access My Insurance Benefits: In Workday (myworkday.wisconsin.edu), hover over Personal […]

March 30, 2026

Each year the Universities of Wisconsin encourages you and your family to financially check-in. Join your colleagues April 6 through April 10 to get a clearer view of your finances, set your financial goals, and create a plan to achieve them. Live and on-demand webinars about saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, and reducing debt […]

March 13, 2026

The Universities of Wisconsin is promoting financial well-being with the America Saves Week campaign from April 6 through April 10, 2026. Mark your calendar to register for live and on-demand webinars or sign up for an individual counseling session during America Saves Week to take steps toward gaining financial stability. The campaign encourages you to check in on your finances by highlighting areas that contribute to financial stability such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, and reducing […]

March 9, 2026

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) offers in-person group retirement appointments statewide. In these 2½ hour sessions, ETF will guide you through the steps of applying for retirement to help you make decisions that are right for you. Requirement to Register Before you can register for a group appointment, you must first have received […]