The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will meet on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing fight over funding after the regents voted to reject a deal with Republican legislators that would have traded money for concessions on diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The deal negotiated by Republicans and UW System President Jay Rothman […]
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Akey named new chancellor at UW-Parkside; starts Jan. 2
SOMERS — Dr. Lynn Akey, currently an administrator at Minnesota State University, Mankato, will become the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s seventh chancellor effective Jan. 2, 2024. She was selected for the position by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Tuesday. Previous roles for Dr. Akey Dr. Lynn Akey – Akey has been vice president […]
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Neubauer hosts education forum focusing on Racine
RACINE — Advocates for public education met with Representative Greta Neubauer over Zoom on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing challenge of providing quality public education without sufficient funding. The Racine Unified School District is projecting a $34 million revenue shortfall in 2025 and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an immediate $5.3 million deficit and has […]
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Staff furloughs possible as UW-Parkside tackles $5.3M structural deficit
SOMERS — University of Wisconsin-Parkside officials here are considering staff furloughs for 2023-24 as part of a plan to address a $5.3 million structural deficit. The university’s projected enrollment for the upcoming school year is 4,015 students, which is about the same as the previous year, but still about 500 fewer students than in 2019 […]
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6 of the best colleges to attend in Wisconsin
Love the idea of attending college in Wisconsin but can’t decide which school to join? We’re here to help. We’re passionate about Wisconsin college life and have a list of schools you’d definitely enjoy attending. The wide-ranging school programs cover everything from life sciences and arts to engineering, information sciences, and public affairs. Lessons may […]
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Wisconsin Tuition Promise introduced by UW System president to help 8K students
MILWAUKEE — Jay Rothman, president of the University of Wisconsin System, recently announced a new program, called the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, that will bring tuition aid to students set to begin in the Fall 2023 semester. The program will help disenfranchised Wisconsin students looking to earn a degree at any UW school. Roughly 8,000 students […]
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Governor Evers Signs Military Personnel Jobs, Education Bills
UNION GROVE – Governor Evers signed a pair of bills, designed to assist military service members and families with employment and education, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home here Tuesday. “Our service members and their families give so much in service to our country, and they exemplify some of the best of what Wisconsin has to […]
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UW System President Tommy Thompson Announces Departure
Tommy Thompson will end his interim presidency for the University of Wisconsin System on March 18, 2022. Thompson has been serving in an interim role since July 1, 2020, when he replaced Ray Cross, who retired after a 42-year career in higher education, including serving as UW System President from February 2014 to June 2020. In […]
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Chancellor Ford’s Statement on Governor Evers’ Budget Proposal
SOMERS, Wis. – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers released his 2021-23 State Biennial Budget, including several proposals supporting the University of Wisconsin System and UW-Parkside. “Governor Evers’ budget supports Parkside’s mission to provide a quality education and enrich and transform the lives of our students, families, and communities while also helping our campus and the […]