UW–Madison is aware of professional degree reclassifications that are part of the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee’s proposed federal student-loan changes to implement the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. These changes could impact federal loan options for students in multiple UW–Madison degree programs. We are awaiting the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register will coordinate university comments.
Congressional Staff See UW–Madison Research Up Close and the Federal Investments Powering Wisconsin Innovation
UW–Madison welcomed congressional staff for a three-day visit to campus, November 12 – 14, to see firsthand how national investments fuel discovery, improve lives, and strengthen Wisconsin’s economy. With federal research funding facing new uncertainty, the Office of Federal Relations provided an up-close look at how agency-backed projects support the state’s key industries.
Federal shutdown ends
By a 222-209 vote in the House of Representatives, a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through January 30, 2026, has passed Congress. President Trump signed the bill early Thursday morning.
Nov. 5 federal shutdown update
Today marks the 36th day of the federal government shutdown. Most of the university continues to operate normally.
Food access during FoodShare suspension
Due to the government shutdown, FoodShare (often known as SNAP) benefits for November are expected to be delayed. Student Affairs shared resources available for students who depend on SNAP, or need emergency food assistance.
AAU, U.S. Chamber of Commerce contest $100,000 petition fee for H-1B visa
The Association of American Universities and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have joined together in a lawsuit challenging the $100,000 petition fee employers are required to pay for employees working with an H-1B visa.
Oct. 22 federal shutdown update
The federal government shutdown has entered its fourth week.
Federal Relations, the Office of Legal Affairs, and Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) continue to monitor the status and impacts as they occur.
Governor urges continuation of already-awarded Department of Energy grants
Amid reports of plans to terminate over 600 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding awards, including $12 million in approved funding to Universities of Wisconsin, Governor Evers send a note to DOE Secretary Chris Wright to highlight the importance and impact of these energy investments for Wisconsinites.
Update from UW-Madison on continuing shutdown
The federal government shutdown has entered a third week, without progress toward a resolution. Federal Relations, the Office of Legal Affairs, and Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) continue to monitor the status and impacts as they occur.
Message to research community regarding the federal shutdown
Today marks day 8 of the federal government shutdown. Kurt McMillen, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration and Interim Director for Research and Sponsored Programs, shared a message below with the UW–Madison research community.