Advocates Push to Increase Funding For UW System

Civic leaders from across the state gathered in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday to advocate for increased funding for the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs), raising concerns about the state’s 43rd-place ranking in per-pupil funding among public four-year universities.

During a press conference and panel discussion at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, advocates including Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman highlighted “critical issues” including workforce development, population growth and talent retention, which they said depend on increased funding...