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President Thompson has convened the first UW System “Board of Mascots” meeting to announce the results of the “70 for 70” campaign.
#VaxUpUW #70for70 #BoardofMascots
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This #ValentinesDay, we present:
A Wisconsin Love Letter From UW System President Tommy Thompson to @CharlieBerens.
*No pigeons were harmed in the making of this video.
(See Charlie's response in the thread below 👇)
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It's officially the #NFLDraft2019 🏈 Best of luck to all the former UW players hoping to get that life-changing call this week.
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“Companies like working with @UWMadison students because of their work ethic. It’s not an easy university to get into, a lot of the students here are hard-working and have academic expertise.”
Across the nation, companies herald their UW student interns.
bit.ly/uwmadinterns
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According to a study cited by the @nytimes, 4 of the top 25 low-cost college towns in the nation are in WI: La Crosse, Madison, Eau Claire, Oshkosh.
@UWLaCrosse @UWMadison @UWEauClaire @UWOshkosh
bit.ly/3FLgJ5p
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This #ValentinesDay, Wisconsin comedian @CharlieBerens responds to "A Wisconsin Love Letter From UW System President Tommy Thompson"
*No pigeons were harmed in the making of this video.
(See Thompson's letter above 👆)
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The city of Eau Claire ranks #11 in the top "20 American Downtowns Being Transformed by Universities" thanks to the innovative and collaborative efforts of our very own @UWEauClaire
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NEW STUDY: UW System is Major Driver of the Wisconsin Economy: wisconsin.edu/news/archive/u…
"The University of Wisconsin System contributes $24 billion to the state’s economy each year, which is a 23-fold return on Wisconsin’s investment in the university, according to a new study."
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ICYMI: @UWMadison School of Education Graduate Program No. 2 in U.S. #UWMeansOpportunity
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Today, President Thompson met with and congratulated the @UWEauClaire women’s volleyball team, which won its first national championship on Nov. 20.
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Get tested for free on a UW campus!
Register at doineedacovid19test.com
Time to strike now!
Smash COVID!
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Our students are anything but ordinary. Meet Isaac Wells, a formerly homeless Milwaukee student who plans to study physics and engineering at @UWMadison as a presidential scholar.
bit.ly/uwpresidentialscholar
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Wisconsin Public Radio celebrates 100 years. Did you know: @WPR is the oldest public radio station in the nation. 📻
host.madison.com/wsj/enterta…
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Give Gov. Tommy Thompson a Happy Birthday!
Get Tested and Smash COVID!
Register for Free COVID Testing at UW Campuses: doineedacovid19test.com/
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Did you know? The first dairy school in the nation was established at @UWMadison in 1890. #WICheese #JuneDairyMonth 🧀🥛
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To gain an edge on their opponents, the @UWLEagleFB team training staff is on the cutting edge with technology. Before the players can strap on their pads, they have to strap on a small monitoring device developed by Dr. Glenn Wright. Here's how it works.
bit.ly/uwlfootball
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Don't forget! Get a free rapid COVID-19 test on a UW System campus. Visit doineedacovid19test.com to register.
Tell'em @CharlieBerens sent ya... then tell them his folks say hi!
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We're glad to hear this potential obstacle has been lifted for our international students and our universities: apnews.com/38b6562b7aaa73ea6…
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For the third consecutive year, @UWWhitewater has been named among the Colleges of Distinction, a national honor that recognizes dedication to student success. Warhawks are encouraged to be inquisitive and actively learn inside and outside the classroom.
bit.ly/uwwdistinction
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Five years after graduation, 81% of UW System alumni live and work in the Badger State #BudgetProposal go.uwsa.edu/budget #24Billion #23to1ROI#InvestinUW
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UW System is working closely with @GovEvers administration on how we can best help vaccinate all Wisconsinites as soon as possible. We are pleased to be partnering with him on this effort.
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Come visit the Capitol Rotunda today (10am - 2pm) to see amazing undergraduate research from every campus across the UW System!
#RITR2018
wisconsin.edu/research-in-th…
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Amitai shouts out Associate Professor Alphonso Simpson for being a mentor for him throughout his college experience. @UWOshkosh #TitanShoutOut #UWShoutOut
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The U.S. has only 115 ‘R1’ (top tier) universities, and Wisconsin is home to two of them: @UWMadison and @UWM #UWEconImpact #24Billion #23to1ROI go.uwsa.edu/econimpact
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🏳️🌈 @UWEauClaire is continuously recognized for supporting LGBTQ+ students — including twice being named the best college in Wisconsin for inclusivity. Behind those rankings is Christopher Jorgenson, director of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center.
bit.ly/uweclgbtq
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Congrats to @UWEauClaire for being chosen from more than 700 eligible universities to host the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research! @UWEauClaire has a strong tradition of providing undergrad research opportunities to its students. bit.ly/3gpIf9X
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During Pres. Thompson's report to the Board, he provided an update on the COVID-19 response of our UW campuses, saying our aggressive testing is already showing favorable results at many campuses & @uwoshkosh -has drawn the interest of the CDC as a potential model for the nation.
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President Thompson is at @UWM today for the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art Chemistry Building.
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UW System President Tommy Thompson says the Wisconsin Idea means that the UW System exists to help all Wisconsinites solve problems, which is greatly needed in trying times like these. @DiscoverWI
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President Thompson was surprised by a rendition of #OnWisconsin from part of the @UWMadison marching band today at his last Board of Regents meeting as President of the UW System
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.@UWM is the first university in WI to offer a new app that helps blind & visually impaired people find their way around its campus & buildings.
It will be available on the Milwaukee, Waukesha and Washington County campuses & other campus buildings.
bit.ly/2RmX9m1
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Report: Dr. Deborah Birx said the UW System’s testing strategy could be used as a national model for controlling the spread of the coronavirus throughout communities. bit.ly/3dZGLCg
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Scientists at @UWMadison have discovered a pathway behind a common cancer gene. The discovery could provide a target for drug development. More here: bit.ly/2FmTAH9 @WiStateJournal
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This year marks a monumental anniversary for @UWMadison — 150 years since the first six women received degrees from the university. They paved the way for future Badgers and women across the nation.
bit.ly/uw150grads
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Students at @UWM might be familiar with the @hdmuseum close by campus. For those interested in finally learning to ride, @MilwaukeeHarley is offering its first-ever Riding Academy for college credit at @UWM.
🏍: bit.ly/harleyuwm
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UW System’s economic activity generates over $1.1 billion in state and local tax revenues each year #UWEconImpact #24Billion #23to1ROI go.uwsa.edu/econimpact
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"We all want to smash COVID, and I’m happy to join President Thompson in bringing attention to these free tests. Keep ‘er Movin’ Wisconsin – through the COVID testing line." – @CharlieBerens
bit.ly/358eJBt
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Campus News: @UWM student's cap design chosen for @Bucks promotion bit.ly/2HEPkG5 #AllinWI #WITalentPipeline
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Chancellor Kopper & @RayWCross cheering on the @UWWhitewater men's wheelchair b-ball team as they aim for their 4th nat'l title in a row.
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The rate of positive COVID-19 tests at @UWEauClaire is starting to decrease. "Since Sept 4, the percentage of positive test results....remains drastically lower than the start of the semester."
bit.ly/3jcbk9H
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.@UWMadison moves up in world rankings for patents. #innovation #ValueofResearch
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The @UWEauClaire Foundation announced that John & Carolyn Sonnentag have committed a gift of cash & land valued at approx. $70 million for the construction of the County Materials Complex, which will include the Sonnentag Event Center & the John and Carolyn Sonnentag Field House.
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.@UWMadison has joined the National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project that centers on organizing & fast-tracking clinical trials.
The work in Madison will be led by a @UWHealth assistant professor of anesthesiology.
bit.ly/3bYw4NY
#AllinThisTogether
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Today, President @JayORothman unveiled the Universities of Wisconsin, a new name and identity that emphasizes the constellation of Wisconsin’s 13 public universities.
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The #UWSystem offers its deepest thanks to Ray Cross (@RayWCross) for his leadership & service to the state over the past 6+ years as president of the #UWSystem as well as his more than 40 years in higher education. We wish him a happy and healthy retirement!
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Only 115 universities in the U.S. can claim the prestigious R1 (Research One) rating. The #UWSystem is home to two of those, @UWMadison and @UWM. But every UW institution is dedicated to research.
We will continue prioritizing research to enhance our communities and economy.
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Student-Athlete Spotlight: @uwparkside four-year volleyball letter winner Katie Adams leads efforts to be more prominent in the community: bit.ly/2H1bqBy @Journaltimes @ParksideVB @RangerSAAC
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Leah Porath, who graduated from @UWOshkosh earlier this year, was named the 2022 recipient of the WIAC Judy Kruckman Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete Award for her academic achievements and athletics accomplishments. #UWStudentStories bit.ly/3AVzvUZ
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While at @UWWhitewater, President Thompson received a Warhawk jersey from football coach Kevin Bullis.
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Congratulations to Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, Professor of History @UWEauClaire, for being selected for a Regents’ Diversity Award! bit.ly/2MjzPqt
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Wisconsin State Assembly recognized @UWWhitewater's football, basketball, & baseball championships. Go Warhawks!
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President Thompson was honored by a resolution from the Wisconsin Senate today for his service as University of Wisconsin System President. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle thanked President Thompson for his leadership.
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College grads have the potential to earn an average of $1 million over a career than non-grads. But you have to make an investment to get that far.
@UWMadison was just named in @Forbes' Top 25 Public Colleges 2019: The Best Education For $30,000 Less.
bit.ly/uwmadisonafford
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Jamf, a tech company founded by alum Zach Halmstad @UWEauClaire in 2002 which now has more than 1,000 employees and offices still in Eau Claire, recently announced it has filed with the SEC to list common stock on the Nasdaq market. bit.ly/3f4Peny
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Congratulations to @UWRiverFalls on the grand opening of the Falcon Center for Health, Education and Wellness. #HigherEd #UWRF
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.@UWMadison engineers have pioneered a method for recycling plastic materials that could cut down on millions of tons of plastic waste. #AllinWisconsin bit.ly/37300IT
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Students Applying to UW System Two-Year Campuses Have Application Fees Waived -
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.@UWPlatteville's Kearstin Schweitzer is the first female football coach in Pioneer history. go.uwsa.edu/831232
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Thanks to our UW faculty & staff for all the hard work you do to support students and the people of Wisconsin!
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Congrats to @uwoshkosh students capping their college experience at commencement today. More than 1,500 students will graduate, joining more than 90,000 others as @UWOalumni.
Over 80% of the grads will stay in WI & add value to our communities & economy. bit.ly/uwograds
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“In a time when COVID-19 cases are rising across the state of Wisconsin, @UWStevensPoint is seeing a decrease. What was 111 cases in one week at UWSP, turned to 32 the next week.” bit.ly/3ncLrZU
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Nursing students at @UWMadison are finding ways to help: including providing child care for health workers while they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic: bit.ly/2QH2YdX
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President Thompson says the UW System’s Freshwater Collaborative is working to improve freshwater management across WI, the nation, and the world.
@DiscoverWI
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"This budget is a bargain," Thompson said. "We're going to be able to produce jobs, economic growth, opportunities for the people of WI. I think the Legislature is going to receive it nicely. And I'm sick & tired of apologizing for the UW. We're an asset."
bit.ly/3gmGrxe
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“UWL gave me so many things,” Gutekunst says. “It was a huge part of my development not only professionally, but as a person.” bit.ly/3ELphah @UWLaCrosse @Packers
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"I was the St. Aloysius bowling champion from 1994. You should have seen my stride!"
@CharlieBerens @TommyThompsonWI
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Message to Students from UW System President Tommy Thompson:
"What you do off-campus is as important as what you do on it; because we want you here the whole year.
It’s not easy … but it’s worth it."
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ICYMI: New study shows @UWSystem contributes $24 BILLION to the state’s economy each year #UWEconImpact #24Billion #23to1ROI go.uwsa.edu/econimpact
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Three #UWSystem schools - @UWEauClaire, @uwparkside, and @UWMadison - are listed in the Great Business Schools' National Rankings of Business Bachelor's Degree Programs. 🏆📚
bit.ly/uwbusinessschools
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“The #UWSystem is the state’s most valuable asset, and I will be its biggest advocate and its toughest evaluator. No other institution in the state can do more to improve lives, communities, and Wisconsin’s economy.” – Governor Tommy G. Thompson
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UW System President Tommy Thompson says the Wisconsin Idea means that the UW System exists to help all Wisconsinites solve problems.
@DiscoverWI
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“@UWMadison engineers have created an online platform that connects health care facilities with face shield manufacturers…The university said the platform has already facilitated hundreds of those connections.” bit.ly/39ZBhUk #AllinThisTogether
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.@UWStout's Art and Design School has donated nearly 2,000 N95 masks to local first responders.
bit.ly/2JpyYiO
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.@UWM alumnus and Academy Award-nominated actor Willem Dafoe will deliver the university’s commencement address on May 22. UWM will also grant him an honorary doctorate of the arts degree. abcn.ws/3kvKEmq
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"Thank You, Veterans - UW System Offers Veterans Unique Benefits and Services" - @RayWCross bit.ly/2zFAUOP
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President Thompson is at @UWM today as the campus announces a $500K grant to place 100 students from underrepresented populations in paid internships with Milwaukee-area corporations over the next two years.
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Ivan shows his appreciation for @UWEauClaire Assistant Professor Amber Wilson with a shoutout. #BlugoldShoutOut #UWShoutOut
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It's Not Time For Unwelcomed Guests!
Don't Bring COVID Home!
Get Tested For Free On A UW Campus: doineedacovid19test.com
Smash COVID!
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"There’s perhaps no greater illustration of what a university can do to boost a region’s economy than the story of Madison, Wisconsin."
Here's how @UWMadison has helped the city in its running to be the next Silicon Valley.
bit.ly/uweconomy
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ICYMI: @UWEauClaire men’s track and field team returns to campus with the program's first @NCAADIII national championship. Congratulations! 🏆
bit.ly/uwectrack
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#UWSystem Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen today announced that former Governor Tommy G. Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim President effective July 1. bit.ly/3dhXUFs
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President Thompson visited @UWWhitewater today and met with students as well as Willie Warhawk!
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Today, we are proud to welcome @TommyThompsonWI as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System. bit.ly/3ghPf7E
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The University of Wisconsin's expertise and the Wisconsin Idea have helped Wisconsin through a pandemic in the past, helping develop a coordinated strategy for managing the Spanish influenza outbreak in 1918. bit.ly/2ZgCPYh
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UW System 2019-2021 Pay Plan: UW System President Ray Cross will recommend the Board of Regents take decisive action to approve a pay plan that would provide UW System employees a three percent pay plan increase for each of the two fiscal years starting July 1.
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Wow! This @UWMadison professor has transplanted an entire immune system. It’s only the second time the procedure has been done in the U.S.
bit.ly/2TiVP3W
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The @UWOshkosh football team helped Vietnam veterans board the Honor Flight and escorted the veterans to the stage for the finale of their day. bit.ly/3P1onK1
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Campus Pride named @UWM, @UWEauClaire, and @UWGB as some of the top LQBTQ+ friendly colleges in 2020. bit.ly/3iWaEUY
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Yesterday, President Biden visited @UW_superior – the first sitting president to visit Superior since President Harry Truman in 1948.
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The #UWSystem is making it easier for students to enroll this fall by reducing application fees, accepting unofficial HS transcripts & holding students harmless for changes in admissions testing, grading formats & other standard requirements. #Here4Students
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Thank you to all the outstanding women across the UW System, including our Deans, Provosts and Chancellors!
#InternationalWomensDay
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Another sustainability accolade received by @UWStevensPoint
✅1st WI university with 💯% renewable electricity use
#UWSustainability
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