The University of Wisconsin (UW) System is a prestigious and comprehensive system of public higher education, committed to providing quality education to approximately 161,000 students annually. With 13 universities across 26 campuses, including a statewide extension network, the UW System serves as a remarkable academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world. The system offers a diverse range of programs at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, with degrees awarded amounting to nearly 37,000 annually.

The annual budget of the UW System is $6. 5 billion, with state funding of $1 billion. Additionally, the system benefits from gifts, grants, and contracts amounting to $1.

9 billion, making it a robust educational institution. The history of the UW System dates back to the merger of two systems of higher education in 1971. The merger created a single Board of Regents, and the system now operates under Chapter 36 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

The UW System is dedicated to developing human resources, extending knowledge beyond campus boundaries, and serving society by fostering intellectual, cultural, and humane sensitivities. Through instruction, research, training, and public service, the system aims to educate individuals and enhance the human condition. The UW System Administration, in collaboration with the Board of Regents, leads and serves the institutions within the system, ensuring effective resource management and strategic planning