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Legislature withholds approval for new UW–Madison Engineering building
University of Wisconsin–Madison leaders are expressing disappointment in reaction to the state legislative Joint Finance Committee’s decision to again withhold approval of a new College… Read More
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. Read More
Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s statement on UW System budget proposal
"I strongly support the biennial budget request forwarded by UW System leadership and approved by the Board of Regents. It’s a modest proposal that recognizes that investment in higher education is key to boosting our economy, even in difficult times." Read More
Budget and furlough information for UW–Madison employees
To address the substantial costs of the COVID-19 crisis, the university is continuing to cut expenses including through employee furloughs. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Director chosen to manage UW–Madison’s budget
Jennifer Klippel, a highly experienced campus budget leader and analyst, will be responsible for developing and managing UW–Madison’s $3 billion annual budget as director of the Budget Office. Read More
Business services leader Langer takes on expanded role
Dan Langer, who has served as interim associate vice chancellor/director of business services, will assume expanded duties in UW–Madison’s Division of Business Services. Dan Langer will manage the Risk Management, Bursar, Purchasing, Content Management, Communications and Training offices, and will continue to serve as controller. Read More
Regents approve UW System budget request
The request for new state funding, if supported by the governor and state legislators, would be used to serve more students in high-demand programs and support continued excellence in research and education. Read More
New administrators, new roles highlight leadership changes
The changes taking place this summer affect budget functions, IT services, libraries and the diversity division. Read More
Murphy will be responsible for UW–Madison finances as associate vice chancellor
David Murphy, joining the UW from the University of Chicago, will serve as an important adviser to Chancellor Rebecca Blank, Heller and other campus leaders on budget and finance matters. Read More
Regents approve UW System budget that shifts funding
The UW System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a 2017-18 operating budget that sets nonresident and graduate and professional school tuition rates for… Read More
Governor’s budget includes additional funding, policy proposals
Gov. Scott Walker released on Wednesday his proposal for funding state government over the next two years, including roughly $105 million in new funding for the University of Wisconsin System, $35 million to fund a 5 percent tuition reduction, about $5.7 million more for UW System student aid through the Wisconsin Grants program, and new funding for the WI Rural Physician Residency Assistant Program and Alzheimer’s research at UW–Madison. Read More
Statement from Chancellor Blank on governor’s UW System proposal
Chancellor Blank responds to Gov. Scott Walker's Feb. 7 announcement about UW System funding and policies. Read More
Blank to Regents: New investment needed to maintain high quality
“Some of you run companies,” Chancellor Blank said to the Board of Regents. “You know that if you don’t invest as much as your competitors, you will fall behind.” Read More
Chancellor Blank discusses challenges of proposed budget cut at Board of Regents meeting
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank told the UW Board of Regents that a proposed $300 million cut in state support for UW System would reduce student programming, lead to job lapses and layoffs, and reduce financial aid and access to the university. Read More
Regents approve biennial budget proposal
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved the 2015-17 biennial budget proposal at a meeting at UW–Oshkosh. Read More