“Best Value Schools” ranking also jumps 23 spots, placing UW–Madison 24th in the nation.

Policymakers touted the law's goal of keeping top students in-state and demystifying UW-Madison's admissions. Early results raise doubts about its impact.

During the fiscal year ending in June 2026, WARF provided $160.7 million in total support to UW-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research, which includes annual grants for both institutions as ...

An agreement paves the way for hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of projects to be transferred from the NIH’s institute for infectious diseases to the Department of Defense.

The figures come during amid a crucial election year, as candidates for governor and the state Legislature debate how Wisconsin should spend its budget surplus.

The US science-funding agency is withholding $1 billion of its budget so that the money can go to a special White House project.

As part of its 2027-29 budget request, the University of Wisconsin system is asking the state to add $190 million in funding in exchange for a two-year tuition freeze.

A new Trump attack on student loans is part of a push to crush the liberal arts. How can the humanities fight back?

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The Association of American Universities and other university leaders consulted on the call to action, which represents a shift in tactics for the administration.

The Trump administration continues to degrade America’s scientific establishment, causing widespread harm to the country’s broader interests and well-being. Last week, the Association of American Univ...

This fall, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will be the first campus in the public university system to offer students a reduced-credit degree.

UW-Madison researchers were among the nearly 500,000 commenters who largely denounced a proposed rule that would politicize grants.

How researchers and higher ed leaders can gain the support of policymakers—and the public.

Unexpected shift in funds has meant sharp drop in grants this fiscal year

Unexpected shift in funds has meant sharp drop in grants this fiscal year

Virtual listening sessions will be held June 15 and 22 to gather UW–Madison community input.

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa graduate research assistant (RA) Anne Moore is paid roughly $2,000 a month for her work. With roughly 40 percent of her monthly pay allocated

Sweeping proposed rule, now open for comments, would also restrict foreign collaborations and remove federal funding for open-access fees

These proposed Office of Management and Budget regulations would render the federal research grant review process opaque

Clemson poached Michigan State’s Kevin Guskiewicz, who noted board dysfunction in his parting message. His exit comes shortly after he was offered a $1 million raise to stay.

Ever wondered who the highest paid strength coach in college football is? Find out today with USA TODAY's complete salary data.

Earlier this month, UW Board of Regents President Amy Bogost formed a 25-person search committee to find the next president of the state’s 165,000-student university system. She told WPR what issues a...

Over the past decade, Wisconsin’s flagship public university has increased how many undergraduates earn degrees without student loan debt.

Purdue University President Mung Chiang will leave West Lafayette to take up presidency at Northwestern University.

Some campus members describe the chancellor as strategic and smart. Others criticize how she responded to protests.

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin reflected on her accomplishments leading the state’s flagship campus while acknowledging what she calls a period of “significant challenge” during her four-year ...

The spending package includes a historic increase in the state’s reimbursement rate of special education funding and direct payments to Wisconsin residents.

A 25-member search committee has been named to find the next Universities of Wisconsin president after the Board of Regents fired system leader Jay Rothman last month.

Much of the conversation centered around how universities and colleges need to improve their communication with Wisconsinites.

Wisconsin lawmakers included funding for the increases in the current state budget. Employees will receive the money in May and July.

Thirteen former leaders of the National Science Foundation are asking the Senate and the Trump administration to install leaders for the agency, after its director resigned more than a year ago and th...

A new analysis released by UW-Madison says the university contributed billions in statewide economic impact last fiscal year.

MADISON, Wis. -- The president of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Thursday named the 23-member committee that will help decide UW-Madison's next chancellor.

The layoffs would hit the Division of Extension following new rules issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for recipients of federal funding.

The former president of the Universities of Wisconsin reflects on the need for transformative governance to ensure the sustainability and success of the state's 13 public universities amid ongoing cha...

Members had planned to release report that US is ceding scientific ground to China.

The prestigious awards recognize their prior career achievements and future promise.

The two universities would each lose over $200 million under a House proposal one college official described as “shortsighted and harmful.”

Fed up with the state’s censoring of Plato, Joan of Arc and Romeo and Juliet, humanities professors are leaving Texas public institutions in pursuit of academic freedom.

Regent President Amy Bogost and Regent Timothy Nixon said President Jay Rothman had been told about the changes the regents wanted to see.

"This year’s recipients represent the full breadth of academic staff excellence" and embody the Wisconsin Idea, says Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin.