UW–Madison prepares for possible federal shutdown
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Chancellor Mnookin statement on 2025-27 Biennial Budget Proposal
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin shared the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers’ biennial budget address on Feb. 18.
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.
Statement by Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin on Universities of Wisconsin budget request
“The 2025-27 budget request passed by the Board of Regents is a critical step in ensuring that UW-Madison and the Universities of Wisconsin remain competitive.”
UW-Madison reacts to Evers biennial budget proposal
Governor Tony Evers announced his proposed budget for the 2023-25 biennium on Wednesday, including an increase in state support for UW System and a compensation plan to help state and university employees keep pace with inflation.
Federal lawmakers visit UW–Madison units in south, west Madison
Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Mark Pocan showed their support of UW–Madison on April 15 during stops at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station and the UW Odyssey Project in the UW South Madison Partnership office.
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.
Chancellor Blank statement on employee pay plan
Chancellor Rebecca Blank shared the following statement following Thursday’s action on state employee compensation by the Joint Committee on Finance: “We appreciate the action of the Joint Finance Committee to provide a 2 percent pay increase for all state employees, including faculty and staff at UW-Madison, in each of the next two years. “UW-Madison employees …
UW leaders appreciate investment in academic building projects
The legislature’s Joint Finance Committee advanced its version of the state’s 2021-23 capital budget Tuesday, including funding for a new academic facility for the College of Letters & Science at UW-Madison.
Chancellor Rebecca Blank statement on UW System budget
Acting on Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 2021-23 biennial budget, the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance today advanced its version of the University of Wisconsin System operating budget.
Statement from Chancellor Blank on state budget signing
Thank you to Governor Evers and the legislators who supported the tremendous infrastructure investment throughout the UW System in the 2019-2021 state budget.
Statement from Chancellor Blank on proposed capital budget
“These critical investments in our campus will help make sure we can continue to provide a world-class education for our students,” Blank says.
Chancellor Blank’s statement on Gov. Evers’ UW System budget proposal
“Fully funding the tuition freeze and the investment in our faculty ensures we can increase access for our students in high-demand programs, helping build the talent pipeline while driving economic growth for Wisconsin,” Blank says.
First of two pay adjustments for faculty and staff effective in July
As previously announced, UW–Madison faculty, academic staff, university staff and limited appointees will receive a 4 percent pay increase that will be phased in, with the first 2 percent taking effect in July 2018.
Statement from Chancellor Blank on Joint Finance Committee action
New funding included in the state budget will be used by UW-Madison and campuses across the state to educate students and prepare them to become the next generation of highly-skilled employees needed by employers in Wisconsin and beyond.
Statement from Chancellor Blank on the federal budget proposal
The administration’s FY ‘18 budget proposal makes deep cuts to federally funded research, the arts and humanities, and programs that foster access and affordability for students. If enacted by Congress, such cuts would significantly impact the nation’s public research institutions and the students who attend our institutions, as well as the overall competitiveness of our …
Chancellor Blank: After budget cuts, time for state to reinvest
Now is the time for the state to reinvest in its higher education system, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank told a crowd of about 100 students, staff, faculty and state legislators who attended a campus budget forum Wednesday at the Gordon Dining & Event Center. Blank provided an update on the university’s current budget …
Blank reacts to Joint Finance Committee wrap-up
Classified Staff Congress approves resolution opposing budget cuts
The Classified Staff Congress Monday quickly approved a resolution in opposition to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget and in support of shared governance.
Academic Staff Assembly joins call for further study of proposed public authority
The Academic Staff Assembly voted Monday on resolutions calling for more study on a proposed public authority for the University of Wisconsin System and greater flexibility in the timing and amount of state budget cuts.