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PROFS, a faculty organization at UW-Madison. Retweets are not endorsements. Also https://teapawt.net/t.co/VjQvWMa2Zj

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As we begin the new year, PROFS is scaling back its presence on this platform. We hope you will look for us on B***sky with the same username, profsuwmadison.
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ICYMI: After a long road, UW-Madison's new engineering building reached its final step of approval before construction could begin. The State Building Commission voted against it -- for now. My latest for @CapTimes. Story is updated with more detail. captimes.com/news/education/…
Fate of UW-Madison's new engineering building up in the air after vote

Fate of UW-Madison's new engineering building up in the air after vote

The Universities of Wisconsin failed to secure final approval from state lawmakers Wednesday so construction could begin.

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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he has no interest in running for governor, plans to serve out his term and is committed to serving as speaker. He and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu also say K-12 schools and UW will not get as much money as they want
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Thrilled to announce that @UWMadison moved up to 6th in the US in the @nsfgov HERD research rankings! Our highest ranking since 2017, reflecting more than $1.7 billion in annual research expenditures to catalyze discovery, innovation & the Wisconsin Idea! news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-6th…
UW–Madison 6th in national research ranking, surpasses $1.7 billion in research expenditures

UW–Madison 6th in national research ranking, surpasses $1.7 billion in research expenditures 

UW moved up two spots in the ranking, and it had a 13.7% increase in research expenditures over the previous fiscal year, an increase of more than $208 million for the period covering July 2022...

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Wrote about what a second Trump term could mean for colleges—and why it’s likely that 4 years of intensifying rhetoric around higher ed will lead to a more acute focus on the sector than his first administration. insidehighered.com/news/gove…
What Trump’s victory means for higher ed

What Trump’s victory means for higher ed

Donald Trump’s first term shined a political spotlight on higher ed that has only grown more glaring since. A second could bring more sweeping changes.

insidehighered.com
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Today is Election Day! 🗳️ Polls are open until 8 p.m. in Wisconsin. You must vote at your assigned polling location. Wisconsin voters, find your polling location: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-My-…
Stickers saying "I voted today" lay on a table.

ALT Stickers saying "I voted today" lay on a table.

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Just how expensive were the top Wisconsin legislative races? As of last week, we'd tracked a record $10.2 million pumped into the 8th Senate District alone. Another $17.2 million in four other Senate races. And $54.9 million in 13 Assembly campaigns. wispolitics.com/2024/spendin…

Spending in top legislative races soars past $75M

In all, WisPolitics has tracked $27.2 million in five state Senate races and $54.9 million in 13 Assembly campaigns. The money race is a confluence of the new maps that gave Dems a path to the...

wispolitics.com
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BREAKING: I asked @SpeakerJohnson if he’ll try to repeal the CHIPS Act if Trump wins and they have control of Congress. “I expect that we probably will.” @RepWilliams responds: “I will remind him night and day how important the CHIPS Act is.” #NY22 @CitrusTVNews 🚨
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Idea to split UW-Madison from UW System advances jsonline.com/story/news/educ…
Idea to split UW-Madison from UW System advances

Idea to split UW-Madison from UW System advances

The recommendations give the Legislature some food for thought when lawmakers returns to session next year.

jsonline.com
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In-person absentee voting starts today in WI! Visit vote.wisc.edu to view early voting locations, learn about voter registration, and more! #BadgersVote
Between two voting booths, a person is seen casting their ballot in the Memorial Union

ALT Between two voting booths, a person is seen casting their ballot in the Memorial Union

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Robin Vos recently talked about needing to get to 55 Republican seats in the Assembly for him to remain as speaker (since a few GOP members are now at odds with him). Right now, that doesn't seem especially likely. Perhaps now it is someone else's turn. therecombobulationarea.news/…
Robin Vos’ time as Assembly Speaker must come to an end

Robin Vos’ time as Assembly Speaker must come to an end

The Gerrymander is ending and the Robin Vos era should end with it.

therecombobulationarea.com
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Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UWs Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt: wisconsin.edu/news/archive/u…

UWs leadership statements on announcement by UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UWs Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by UW Oshkosh Chancel...

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NEW: UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt announced his resignation today, effective June 30, 2025. He'll continue as a faculty member and professor of Chemistry. UW-Oshkosh has faced significant funding challenges in recent years, starting the 2023-24 school year with an $18 million deficit.
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TODAY is the last day to register to vote online (by 11:59 p.m.) or by mail (postmarked by today) for Nov. 5! Start or update your registration at myvote.wi.gov. After today, you can still register at your municipal clerk’s office, or at the polls on Election Day.
Image from Wisconsin Elections (@WI_Elections)
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Wisconsin finished 2023-24 with about $400 million more in the general fund than was previously expected, according to the state’s annual fiscal report released today. wispolitics.com/2024/state-f…

State finishes ‘23-’24 fiscal year with roughly $400M more than expected

Wisconsin finished 2023-24 with about $400 million more in the general fund than was previously expected, according to the state’s annual fiscal report released today.

wispolitics.com
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You can find materials and follow along with today's UWs Board of Regents meeting at wisconsin.edu/regents/meetin…
Meeting Materials

Meeting Materials

Advance Materials Caveat:  Advance meeting materials are posted for reference.  Occasionally, the posted materials do not reflect changes made shortly before or during Board meetings.  The full-Board...

wisconsin.edu
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Today is National Voter Registration Day! Are you all set for Election Day? Visit vote.wisc.edu to learn how to register in Wisconsin or your home state, find the information you need to make your voting plan this fall, and all things #BadgersVote!
BadgersVote

BadgersVote

The info you need to plan your vote.

vote.wisc.edu
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Incredibly grateful to Marv and Jeff Levy for their $75 million gift (largest in @UWMadEngr history) to honor their late brother with the Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center – a transformative gift for our campus & Wisconsin! news.wisc.edu/with-75-millio…
With $75 million gift for new UW–Madison engineering building, brothers’ impact spans generations...

With $75 million gift for new UW–Madison engineering building, brothers’ impact spans generations...

A stunning facility that marries intentional design with future-ready engineering flexibility, the Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center will be the new centerpiece of the College of Engineering campus.

news.wisc.edu
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#UWMadison is the top public university in the nation, according to Washington @monthly, boosted by strong scores in metrics measuring a school’s contribution to the public good. Say it loud, say it proud: On, Wisconsin! news.wisc.edu/washington-mon…
Washington Monthly ranks UW as No. 1 national public university

Washington Monthly ranks UW as No. 1 national public university

The rankings are based on a school’s contribution to the public good in three categories: social mobility, research, and providing opportunities for public service.

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Today, the UW Board of Regents approved a 2025-27 budget request that would move our universities from 43rd Up to the Middle of national rankings in public funding of 4-year higher ed. A thread:
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