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Wisconsin technical colleges says some high demand programs have 2-3 year waiting list

The waitlists in high-demand fields can pinch worker pipeline for regional employers

A northern Wisconsin college spent down its endowment before it closed. Some donors think it broke the law.

Northland College in Ashland says a state law allowed the institution to borrow $22M from its endowment.

Universities of Wisconsin board of regents fires President Jay Rothman

Jay Rothman has led the Universities of Wisconsin since 2022. The board voted unanimously to fire him Tuesday after meeting in private for just over 20 minutes.

UW System president says AI can help move Wisconsin forward

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract idea, but is now transforming how the state’s public universities...

UW-Madison faculty joins Big Ten schools in vote for ‘Mutual Defense Compact’

University of Wisconsin-Madison professors have joined their colleagues at Big Ten schools to formally say they’re frustrated by the Trump administration’s cuts to research funding and efforts to dictate policy on campus.

Wisconsin college Republican leaders highlight election security and abortion strategy shift

GOP heads in colleges share optimism for party’s path forward during Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Amid falling public confidence, forum speakers defend value of a college degree

While public perceptions of the value of going to college have diminished in recent years, experts argue the lifelong earning potential for someone with a bachelor’s degree is worth the investment. That was the message Wednesday from a forum about the future of flagship universities.