Category Employee News
Plan ahead for winter weather; campus operations remain normal
Employees are encouraged to make plans to account for possible travel delays and potential school or childcare closures. Notify supervisors and make alternate arrangements, as outlined in UW–Madison's Inclement Weather Policy. Ensuring your safety should always be a top priority.
15 Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders for 2023
Current and former UW–Madison students and employees received recognition from Madison365 for their tremendous contributions to Wisconsin's Black community across their diverse fields, from public health and education, to finance, public service and law.
Regents support legislative compromise resolution
The Board of Regents approved by an 11-6 vote an agreement between the Universities of Wisconsin and state legislative leadership that moves forward critical priorities of UW campuses across Wisconsin, including the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Regents vote against legislative compromise resolution
On Dec. 9, the Board of Regents voted against a resolution that would have endorsed a compromise proposal between the Universities of Wisconsin, UW–Madison and legislative leadership.
Campus community invited to listening sessions on recruitment for vice chancellor for research
Formerly known as the vice chancellor for research and graduate education, the vice chancellor for research will have an enhanced focus on UW–Madison’s research enterprise. The campus community is invited to attend an upcoming virtual listening session as the search and screen committee begins the recruitment process.
University Relations leader to retire in 2024
Following a distinguished career leading the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s government and corporate relations, communications and marketing efforts, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.
UW leaders, governance discuss future of pay plan
University of Wisconsin–Madison leaders continue to meet with shared governance leaders to discuss the path forward for a pay plan for UW employees.
Chancellor Mnookin statement on employee pay raises
The following message can be viewed in multiple languages. Español Hmoob བོད་སྐད Tibetan 中文 Chinese नेपाली Nepali On Oct. 17,…
Workday launch revised to July 2025
The revised timeline allows for thorough product and process testing; integration of ancillary systems (current systems, tools, or applications that will interact with Workday); and the effective adoption of business process changes.
Be part of something bigger, be a Partner in Giving
Partners in Giving provides much-needed support to the essential services and charitable work of more than 500 organizations. The 2023 campaign theme is “Be Part of Something Bigger” — a tribute to the power our charitable contributions can have in the community when we come together.
Hess announces decision to step down as School of Education dean
Diana Hess, dean of UW's School of Education since 2015, will return to the faculty in summer 2024, leaving a legacy of growth, excellence and innovation at one of the nation’s most prominent schools of education.
UW–Madison prepares for possible federal shutdown
Campus offices began preparing for a possible federal government shutdown for several weeks. Detailed guidance for areas in which campus operations may be affected will be distributed. The goal is to provide support, limit disruption and disseminate information as it is available.
UW–Madison monitoring extreme heat in Wisconsin
The National Weather Service has forecast extreme heat for Wisconsin this week through Thursday evening, including an Excessive Heat Warning. The university remains open for…
In first week, Provost Charles Isbell begins to settle into his new academic home
Most recently the dean of the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, Charles Isbell began Aug. 1 as provost at the UW–Madison.
2nd and 3rd shift Employee Ice Cream Social planned for Aug. 16
All second- and third-shift employees are invited to attend the Aug. 16 ice cream social at the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center.
Symposium on Laboratory Lifecycle Management report published
The Symposium on Laboratory Lifecycle Management, held in the winter of 2022, brought together researchers, facilities experts, real estate professionals and design and construction experts…
UW–Madison earns ‘Above & Beyond’ honor for supporting military employees
The award recognizes UW for going “above and beyond” what the law requires for Guard and Reserve employees—from continuity of pay to extending health insurance benefits during deployments, drills and other military obligations, which military employees often must take on short notice.
Two deans reappointed after 5-year reviews
Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering Ian Robertson and Division of Extension Dean Karl Martin have agreed to accept reappointment to their positions.
Joint Committee on Finance allocates funding to wage increases for UW‒Madison faculty and staff
Following the JCF's allocation, the Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Committee on Employment Relations will now consider a plan to provide a pay increase to all state and UW System employees, including UW–Madison employees.
UW employees beat the heat with a cool scoop of Babcock ice cream
The annual event serves as a gesture of thanks for employees’ hard work and dedication throughout the academic year.