University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: jnweaver

Budget Priorities for a World-Class University

A new engineering building. A compensation plan to attract and retain the best faculty and staff. New investment of state funding to boost the university’s research and academic excellence. Greater flexibility to pursue building and maintenance projects. These are among UW–Madison’s top budget priorities heading into the new legislative session. “A strong UW–Madison is a …

Budget bill passes legislature, heads to governor’s desk

The state Assembly and Senate passed the 2021-23 state budget bill, which will now go to Governor Tony Evers. The legislature’s version of the bill includes a total of $8.25 million in new funding for the UW System for the biennium and restores the Board of Regents’ authority to set tuition for in-state, undergraduate student, …

UW System President Thompson statement on pay plan

UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement following the Joint Finance Committee’s vote on state employee compensation: “The UW System’s faculty and staff are the best in the country and that has never been clearer than it has been during this pandemic. They worked to ensure our students had a safe and productive academic …

Budget committee takes up UW system funding for 2021 – 23

The legislature’s budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance took action on UW System’s 2021-23 operating budget Thursday, making significant changes to the biennial budget recommended by Gov. Tony Evers in February. If passed by the full legislature, this biennial budget would restore the Board of Regents’ authority to set tuition for in-state, undergraduate students without a …