University of Wisconsin system ousts its president

The Universities of Wisconsin system board fired President Jay Rothman in a meeting that lasted just over 30 minutes and yielded few insights on the decision. Republican state lawmakers condemned the move.

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April 7, 2026

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April 8, 2026

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