UW-Madison’s Economic Impact Northstar Analytics. February 2021.
UW–Madison, UW-affiliated organizations and UW-related startups contribute $30.8 billion per year to the Wisconsin economy, according to a February 2021 report issued by Northstar Analytics, LLC. This economic activity supports more than 232,000 jobs and generates $1 billion in state and local taxes. Read More.
Wisconsin Idea Database reveals UW-Madison’s positive impact across all 72 counties. Jason Gohlke. April 2024.
From urban Milwaukee to rural Washburn County, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is making a significant impact on Wisconsin students, communities and health care, according to the latest available data from the Wisconsin Idea Database project. Read More.
UW-Madison Unbound. Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy. May 2024.
It is well past time to ask whether UW-Madison’s excellence can be maintained if it remains attached to a system of governance created in a different era, within a different environment, for a different purpose. Read More.
Is UW-Madison in Decline? Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy. April 2024.
UW-Madison’s ranking among America’s best colleges dropped significantly, from a high of 31st in 2003 to a low of 49th in 2019, before bouncing back to 35th in 2024. Read More.
“…UWM’s contributions are perhaps more important than ever. Yet its critical role is jeopardized by the university’s financial straits and its future contributions will depend heavily on decisions made at the state level as well as in response to the pandemic…” Read More.