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Pay increase for UW employees to become effective
June 10, 2026
The Universities of Wisconsin will be implementing general wage increases for employees, including eligible employees of UW–Madison. The pay plan, which was included in the 2025–2027 state budget, includes a 3 percent pay increase for Universities of Wisconsin employees that became effective June 29, 2025, as well as a 2 percent increase planned for July 2026.
The 2 percent increase will be effective June 28, 2026, for employees with 12-month appointments, and these employees will see the increase on their payslip for July 23, 2026. For employees with 9-month (academic year) appointments, the increase will be effective Aug. 17, 2026, and will appear on the payslip for Sept. 3, 2026. Employees who are receiving the pay increase will receive a letter in Workday informing them of their new pay rate.
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Employee Ice Cream Socials on June 17 and 18
June 10, 2026
All UW–Madison employees are invited to employee appreciation events next week. These events serve as a gesture of thanks for the hard work and dedication that UW–Madison employees bring to their roles. The Wednesday, June 17 event will be an Ice Cream Social, 1–2:30 p.m. on Bascom Hill. On Thursday, June 18, 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m. in Varsity Hall, Union South, there will be a late-night event for second- and third-shift employees featuring a buffet dinner, ice cream, and remarks from campus leadership. In addition to Babcock Ice Cream, lactose-free ice cream and regular and sugar-free popsicles will be available as supplies last.
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Virtual listening sessions to gather input on new chancellor search
June 10, 2026
The committee leading the search and screening process for the next UW–Madison chancellor will hold virtual listening sessions on June 15 and 22 to gather input from the UW–Madison community. Each listening session is designed as an open forum, where participants will have the opportunity to share feedback with members of the search committee. Campus community members can also share feedback by completing an online survey.
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Webinar teaches managers about multigenerational talent
June 10, 2026
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a free virtual webinar about multigenerational workplaces on Tuesday, June 23, noon‒1 p.m. For the first time in history, there are four different generations in the workplace. Participants will learn how to value the new ideas and embrace the change that each new generation brings. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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Reminder of June 30 deadline to use personal holiday and vacation carryover
June 3, 2026
UW–Madison employees are reminded to use certain leave balances before the end of the fiscal year. University Staff, Academic Staff, Faculty, and Limited appointees must use personal holiday hours, floating legal holidays, or vacation carryover on or before June 30, or those hours will be lost. Employees eligible to bank vacation hours will be able to make those elections in Workday from July 1–September 30. (Eligible University Staff may also choose cash payout elections.) Employees who wish to request a change in leave type used to another type of leave should review the paid leave policies for new request deadlines.
Employees are encouraged to review their leave balances (called “time off balances” in Workday). Workday has several ways to view time off balances, including directly from the Employee Profile (see the HR Guide on How to View Time Off Balances for details). Employees are encouraged to work with their supervisors to schedule time off. Employees with questions should contact the human resources office in their school, college, or division.
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Women and Leadership Symposium invites registrations
June 3, 2026
Registration is open for the Women and Leadership Symposium on Tuesday, July 14, 8:30 a.m.–3:25 p.m. at the Memorial Union. This event brings together engaged professionals for networking, professional development, and sharing of best practices. The keynote, Becoming the Leader the Moment Requires, will be a moderated panel featuring senior women leaders from across the university. Breakout sessions will address topics such as relationship building, well-being, building influence, career management, and workplace skills. The event is open to UW–Madison employees and community members who are interested in women’s advancement. The registration fee of $100 for UW–Madison faculty and staff and UW affiliates includes the keynote, breakout sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch. Register by June 29 to secure your place.
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Child care openings for UW families this summer and fall
June 3, 2026
The Office of Child Care & Family Resources (OCCFR) has released its latest listing of summer and fall openings at campus and network child care centers, which offer priority enrollment for UW–Madison employees and students. The full list of openings and additional resources for navigating a child care search are available online. OCCFR also offers free subscriptions to Badger Buzz, a monthly parent support newsletter that offers a list of current child care openings across campus and network child care centers, family-friendly events, important announcements and reminders, crafts, recipes, and more.
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First round of parking applications closes May 29
May 27, 2026
Reminder: Transportation Services is accepting applications for base lot, Flex, accessible, park and ride, carpool, and business alternate parking permits. The first application deadline is Friday, May 29, with additional deadlines throughout the summer. Approved permits will be valid Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2027. Employee bus passes, bus pass renewals and other parking options will be available starting August 1. For details, visit transportation.wisc.edu.
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Faculty and staff may now request tickets for Badger Football at Lambeau Field
May 27, 2026
The Wisconsin Athletic Department invites faculty and staff to request tickets for purchase for the Badger Football season opener at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The Badgers play Notre Dame on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The deadline to request tickets is Friday, June 5, at 4 p.m. Ticket prices and other details are available online.
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UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness and Competency’
May 27, 2026
UW–Madison will designate 2026 as the “Year of AI Readiness and Competency” in a coordinated, campuswide effort to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are prepared to use artificial intelligence thoughtfully, responsibly, and in service to the Wisconsin Idea. The effort will focus on moving toward broad institutional readiness, placing people, judgment, and institutional guardrails at the center.
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