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Statements on Attorneys General lawsuit regarding ICE rules
MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today was among 18 attorneys general that sued U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over rules related to international students. UW System President Tommy Thompson: “International students are welcomed here at the UW System. We fully support the Attorney General’s action today joining […]
Interim President Thompson forges ahead with plans for students’ return to campus in fall (news summary)
MADISON, Wis.—Tommy G. Thompson addressed his first meeting of the Board of Regents Thursday as interim President of the UW System and said getting students back on campus in a way that is safe for students, faculty, staff, and the university community is a top priority. “This is vitally important to me and to you, […]
Tommy Thompson takes office as UW System President, seeks feedback from public and university community
MADISON, Wis.—As Tommy Thompson takes office today as President of the University of Wisconsin System, his transition team is announcing creation of the “Listening Post” for Wisconsin residents and UW students, faculty, and staff to ask questions and offer ideas. The Listening Post, and a message from Thompson, is available on the UW System website […]
Credit transfer planning now easier for Wisconsin college students
Transferology tool launches today
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Technical College System are making it easier for students to plan credit transfers in Wisconsin by launching a new online credit transfer tool called Transferology. Over the last year, the UW System coordinated the launch of Transferology to make transfer easier and more efficient in Wisconsin […]
UW System investment provides timely tools for COVID-19 responses
MADISON, Wis.—A University of Wisconsin System investment in the student advising software Navigate has proved fortuitous as campuses turned to remote instruction and advising in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the first weeks of campuses moving to remote instruction, UW universities immediately identified ways to expand their use of the Navigate software to engage […]
Incoming UW System President Gov. Tommy Thompson announces transition co-chairs
Ambassador Tom Loftus, DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel to lead team
MADISON, Wis.—Incoming University of Wisconsin System President Governor Tommy Thompson announced today former Assembly Speaker, Ambassador to Norway, and UW System Board of Regents member Tom Loftus and former Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Scott Neitzel will co-chair his transition team. Thompson has directed Loftus, a Democrat, and Neitzel, a Republican, to prepare background and […]
Statements on the appointment of Tommy G. Thompson as Interim President of the University of Wisconsin System
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen announced that former Governor Tommy G. Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim President effective July 1. Former Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary and Journalism Board of Visitors member Ray Allen: “The appointment of former Governor Tommy Thompson to lead […]
Former Governor Tommy G. Thompson to serve as UW System Interim President
Appointment effective July 1
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen today announced that former Governor Tommy G. Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim President effective July 1. The decision comes after consultation Thursday with the Board of Regents, which offered uniform support. Thompson is a well-known champion of Wisconsin’s public […]
Statements on Gov. Evers’ delivery of $19 million to the University of Wisconsin System for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses
MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers today directed $19 million to the University of Wisconsin System for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses. UW System announced this week that its 13 universities will offer on-campus instruction this fall. UW System Regent President Andrew S. Petersen: “We appreciate the funding announced today by Governor Evers. As we have said throughout, […]
UW System announces students will return to campus in fall
Plan Ahead Team framework recommendations provide guidance to universities
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System will welcome students back to campus for the fall 2020 semester, UW System President Ray Cross and Regent President Andrew S. Petersen announced today. The announcement comes as universities continue planning for the 2020-21 academic year. “We are preparing an environment that reduces risk so that students, faculty, and […]
