UW-Madison research lab chemical investigation, employee arrested

A University of Wisconsin-Madison research lab employee was arrested for recklessly endangering safety after an investigation into a chemical incident.

Universities of Wisconsin regents questioned on president's firing

Fired UW System President Jay Rothman said he was blindsided by his firing. But on Thursday, April 9, two regents pushed back on that during a Senate hearing that was all about the ousting.

Universities of Wisconsin regents questioned on president's firing
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Fired UW System President Jay Rothman says he was blindsided by his firing. But on Thursday, April 9, two regents pushed back on that during a Senate hearing that was all about the ousting.

UW System President Jay Rothman fired, "blindsided" by the decision

UW System Board of Regents members are being called before a Senate committee on Thursday, April 9 in the wake of voting to fire system president Jay Rothman.

UW System President Jay Rothman fired; regents vote unanimously

Jay Rothman, the Universities of Wisconsin system president, was fired after a closed-door UW regents meeting on Tuesday evening, April 7.

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman told to resign or be fired

The president of the 25-campus Universities of Wisconsin, Jay Rothman, said that he’s been told to either resign or be fired, but has been given no reason and won’t step aside.

Universities of Wisconsin tuition increase approved for 2025-26

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously approved a tuition increase that takes effect this fall.

Universities of Wisconsin tuition increase proposed for 2025-26

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates for the 2025-26 academic year.

Wisconsin audits: DEI spending not tracked at UW System, state agencies

Republican-ordered audits found that Wisconsin state agencies and the University of Wisconsin system haven't tracked the millions of dollars they spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

UW-Madison DEI spending, leader's 'judgment' questioned: records

A new internal report details a "significant lapse in judgment and fiscal responsibility" by UW-Madison's previous chief diversity officer.

UW-Madison could lose federal funds, letter warns; here's why

The Trump administration accused UW-Madison of failing to protect Jewish students. Now, the university is at risk of losing federal funds.

UW System overall enrollment increases, fall 2024 data shows

Overall enrollment in the Universities of Wisconsin system's four-year schools ticked upward this fall compared with last year, data released Tuesday shows.

Universities of Wisconsin adopt viewpoint-neutral policy for school leaders

University of Wisconsin leaders must limit their public statements to matters that affect school operations and maintain neutral viewpoints under a new policy that was released Friday, Sept. 13.

Universities of Wisconsin regents agree to seek $855M budget jump

Universities of Wisconsin regents agreed overwhelmingly on Thursday to ask Gov. Tony Evers for an additional $855 million.

University of Wisconsin president wants $855M, stave off tuition increases

Universities of Wisconsin officials are asking their regents to approve a request for $855 million in new state funding to stave off another round of tuition increases.

UW regents approve raises for 8 chancellors, bonuses for retaining freshmen

Universities of Wisconsin leaders approved pay raises Monday for more than half of the system's chancellors, annual bonuses for chancellors that retain freshmen students and six-figure payouts to UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin every year she stays at the flagship university.

Wisconsin vs. Marquette Charity Softball Slam, Steve Novak shares more

Legends, celebrities, and student-athletes from both the University of Wisconsin and Marquette will take part in an upcoming charity softball game.

Evers appoints replacement for UW regent who refuses to step down

Gov. Tony Evers appointed a bankruptcy attorney Friday to replace a conservative-leaning Universities of Wisconsin regent who is refusing to step down.