University of Wisconsin–Madison

Year: 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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

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

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.

Can’t Stop a Badger: UW–Madison’s commitment to the state at the heart of 2023 campaign

UW–Madison celebrates 175 years