Earlier this morning, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the 2025-27 state biennial budget and it was signed into law by Governor Evers. The budget includes many different items that impact UW Madison’s operations and capital …
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University of Wisconsin–Madison statement on 2025-27 state budget agreement
Today, the Joint Committee on Finance took up the operating and capital budgets for the Universities of Wisconsin, including UW–Madison. This is a major step before the conclusion of the state budget process, but there …
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on 2025-27 budget agreement
The Universities of Wisconsin, in every part of our state and home to over 164,000 students, are among Wisconsin’s most valuable assets. Governor Evers has been a champion for the UWs, and the legislature recognizes …
Governor’s budget plan includes Humanities demolition, expansion of campus housing capacity
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 …