Tag: UW System
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Out-of-state enrollments surge at UW System schools while resident enrollments fall | Wisconsin Public Radio
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Over past decade, nonresident freshmen enrollment grew by 63 percent, new resident enrollments fell by 20 percent As most University of Wisconsin System campuses grapple with consistent enrollment declines, some have increasingly relied on out-of-state students to fill the gap. That’s brought in more tuition revenue along with some concerns about limited access for state…
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Audit: University of Wisconsin misspent 1% of COVID-19 relief money | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The University of Wisconsin System spent nearly $240,000 of federal COVID-19 relief money on expenses not allowed under federal criteria, a new nonpartisan state audit found. The $239,200 in misspent funds identified by the Legislative Audit Bureau on Dec. 22 represent less than 1% of the $564 million that UW System received in federal money…
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University of Wisconsin chancellors receive raises for 2023 | Green Bay Press Gazette
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The UW Board of Regents on Friday handed out 2% raises to nearly all University of Wisconsin System chancellors, which is in line with 2% salary increases taking effect for all UW employees at the start of 2023. The raises push UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s base pay from $750,000 to $765,000 and UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark…
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UW System creates Midwest tuition rate to maintain flow of students into UW schools | Wisconsin Public Radio
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The University of Wisconsin System is launching a new tuition program aimed at Midwest neighbors, hoping the program will bring more students back to Badger State colleges. On Thursday, the UW Board of Regents approved the creation of the Nonresident Midwest Tuition Rate. It aims to reverse enrollment declines from neighboring states pulling out of…
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UW-Parkside’s Patterson honored with UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award
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Trina Patterson, diversity and inclusion manager at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, was named one of the 13 recipients of the University of Wisconsin System 2022 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. This award is an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion…
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UW-Madison plans to enroll 500 fewer students for next fall’s freshman class | Madison.com
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UW-Madison is planning to enroll 500 fewer freshman students for next fall as it seeks to balance out a larger-than-planned class this fall. University admissions is aiming for a freshman class size of 8,100 in 2023, UW-Madison spokesperson John Lucas said. It’s a similar goal to what UW-Madison hoped to enroll for this year’s freshman…
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UW-Green Bay enrollment grows for seventh consecutive year | NBC 26 – Green Bay
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GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — UW-Green Bay enrollment has grown for the seventh year in a row. According to the university, preliminary data from the UW System for the Fall 2022 semester shows enrollment increased three percent this year compared to last. The university added 316 students this semester across its four locations in Green Bay, Marinette,…
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Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2022
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Awards honor staff at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, UW-River Falls for work supporting UW System mission MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university…
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Chancellor Mike Alexander interview about Wisconsin Tuition Promise | WBAY
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UPDATE: Action 2 News at 4:30 anchor Chris Roth interviewed the chancellors of University of Wisconsin schools in Green Bay and Oshkosh about the Wisconsin Tuition Promise. Watch the full interview on the link below. Source: UW System president announces tuition promise at UW-Green Bay, Oshkosh
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Local colleges to launch program for covering tuition costs | WFRV
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh are launching a new initiative to help students with tuition. More than 8,000 students will be eligible for the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, a program that will cover the majority of four-year tuition and fees. Students must come from families making less than $62,000 a year and are…