State Relations – UW–Madison

Engineering building, reciprocity changes receive final approval

kjmcmullen2 — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:43:42 +0000

Governor Tony Evers signed into law a series of bipartisan bills that include state funding for a new College of Engineering building, much-needed campus infrastructure projects, and changes to the Wisconsin-Minnesota reciprocity agreement allowing Universities of Wisconsin campuses to retain the full amount of tuition paid by Minnesota students. 

UW–Madison launches ambitious environmental sustainability initiative

kjmcmullen2 — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:50:16 +0000

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a rich history of advancing environmental sustainability through its excellence in fields ranging from ecology to wildlife biology to satellite technology. Building on this tradition, the university is launching a new cross-campus initiative focused on environmental sustainability, centered around five goals that include the launch of an interdisciplinary research hub.

Wisconsin business leaders and UW–Madison push for new engineering building with latest campaign

kjmcmullen2 — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:17:02 +0000

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, in partnership with business leaders and allies across the state, has launched a new campaign urging legislators to advance a new College of Engineering building. The new, state-of-the-art building promises to significantly boost engineering enrollment, which is essential for addressing Wisconsin’s critical workforce needs.

From graduation rates to degrees conferred, records fall at UW–Madison

kjmcmullen2 — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:19:29 +0000

The 2022-23 academic year was a record-breaker for student outcomes at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

UW leaders, governance discuss future of pay plan

kjmcmullen2 — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:01:34 +0000

University of Wisconsin–Madison leaders continue to meet with shared governance leaders to discuss the path forward for a pay plan for UW employees.

Legislature withholds approval for new UW-Madison Engineering building

kjmcmullen2 — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:20:39 +0000

University of Wisconsin–Madison leaders are expressing disappointment in reaction to the state legislative Joint Finance Committee’s decision to again withhold approval of a new College of Engineering building.

Wisconsin business and economic development groups advocate for new UW-Madison engineering building

rgschneider — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:32:11 +0000

A coalition of organizations representing Wisconsin employers, contractors, and economic development entities have come together to advocate for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a new College of Engineering building. In a recent letter to legislators, they emphasize the crucial role engineering graduates play in the state’s workforce and economic development, and how a new, state-of-the-art building would increase student enrollment, promote innovative research and help meet employer demands. In the message, they urge the Wisconsin State Legislature to include the project in the 2023-25 capital budget, helping the state’s top engineering program remain competitive.

Read the letter below.

UW–Madison reacts to Gov. Evers 2023-25 budget proposal

jgohlke2 — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:58:39 +0000

Governor Tony Evers announced his proposed budget for the 2023-25 biennium on Wednesday, including an increase in state support for UW System and a compensation plan to help state and university employees keep pace with inflation.

Wisconsin State Journal: UW–Madison engineering building gets top priority

jgohlke2 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:34:33 +0000

The Sunday, February 12, 2023 edition of the Wisconsin State Journal included a front-page article on the need for a new Engineering building at UW–Madison, excerpted below. Read the full article on WSJ’s website.

Chancellor Mnookin offers her vision for UW–Madison at Board of Regents

jgohlke2 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:53:05 +0000

In an address today to the Board of Regents titled “UW–Madison: Enhancing Excellence, Overcoming Obstacles, Pursuing Partnerships,” Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin said that the university is thriving across many dimensions, but that its excellence can’t be taken for granted.