Gov. Tony Evers has released a 2025-27 capital budget plan that includes top building and facilities priorities that advance the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s academic and research missions.
Evers budget bill includes funding increase for UW, compensation plan for employees
Governor Tony Evers budget proposal for the 2025-27 biennium includes a significant investment in the Universities of Wisconsin and a compensation plan for employees to help retain talented faculty and staff. “With Wisconsin currently ranking …
Chancellor Mnookin statement on 2025-27 Biennial Budget Proposal
“With Wisconsin currently ranking 43rd out of 50 states in state support for higher education, it is a critical moment to invest in one of Wisconsin’s greatest resources and economic engines.”
Statement by Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin on Universities of Wisconsin budget request
“A strong, healthy Universities of Wisconsin is essential for the success of the state of Wisconsin. UW-Madison, our state’s flagship educational institution, is a major economic driver all across our state, providing life-changing research and the knowledge and talent pipeline Wisconsin’s citizens and employers need.”
Regents approve ‘Up to the Middle’ budget request
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.
Engineering building, reciprocity changes receive final approval
Governor Tony Evers to 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 …
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 …
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.
Chancellor Mnookin statement on employee pay raises
On Oct. 17, the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) met to approve a pay plan for state employees and state collective bargaining agreements. JCOER approved raises for state employees, but excluded raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees. JCOER also did not vote on the tentative agreement with the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee (representing the UW–Madison Building Trades employees).
Wisconsin Tech Council issues resolution in support of new College of Engineering building
The Wisconsin Technology Council has delivered a letter to the state’s 132 legislators urging them to authorize full funding for UW-Madison’s College of Engineering building project. The letter lists multiple reasons for the urgent need …