2025–2027 State Budget Priorities
Critical Infrastructure Upgrades
UW–Madison’s 2025-2027 capital budget request focuses on essential infrastructure improvements, including the demolition of the Humanities Building, a new residence hall, and critical upgrades to existing facilities, ensuring the university meets Wisconsin’s educational and workforce needs.
Investing in Wisconsin’s Future
To maintain educational quality, research excellence, and continue powering Wisconsin’s economy, we request a modest increase in the operating budget and a fair compensation plan to attract and retain the talent necessary to deliver a world-class education.
Reduce Costly Delays for Projects
UW–Madison seeks a change in state law to allow the Universities of Wisconsin to approve building projects funded entirely by university-generated revenue. This will enable essential projects to move forward promptly, benefiting students and the state without costly delays.
Budget News
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."
August 23, 2024
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.
August 23, 2024Engineering 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 …
March 6, 2024- Read more