News for Employees

• Registration deadline approaching for Finance@UW Conference

  February 25, 2026

  The Finance@UW Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. at Union South. This conference is intended for campus employees with financial roles or responsibilities, including employees with titles in the Finance job group, as well as administrative specialists, department administrators, and others whose positions include responsibility for financial operations. The registration fee of $75 includes workshops, the keynote session, and meals. Register by March 2 to ensure your participation in the conference.

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• Academic Staff Institute to take place April 16

  February 25, 2026

  The Academic Staff Institute (ASI), an annual professional development conference for UW–Madison academic staff, is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Union South. Registration is open through April 1 at go.wisc.edu/xlw5yw. The registration cost is $25 (includes lunch), but those who join the Academic Staff Professionals Representation Organization between now and April 1 will receive free registration to ASI. All attendees will receive free membership to the Madison Academic Staff Network through Aug. 31, 2026.

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• Late-night measles vaccine clinic for second and third shift employees

  February 25, 2026

  University Health Services (UHS) is hosting a late-night measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic for employees who are unprotected against measles or unsure of their vaccination status. The clinic is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 11 p.m. to Friday, March 6 at 1 a.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC). Appointments are recommended, but drop-in vaccinations are available. MMR vaccines will be billed through employee health insurance plans. If an employee does not have health insurance, or if their insurance does not cover the cost, the university will cover the cost of the vaccine. Employees should bring their Wiscard and insurance information. Language support will be available in Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. To make an appointment, go to go.wisc.edu/late-night-mmr-clinic.

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• Campus launches new wheelchair loan programs

  February 25, 2026

  Two university wheelchair loan programs have launched for use by employees, students, program participants, and guests. Wheelchairs are available for anyone at the university to use, whether for attending a campus event or needing to access their office or workspace. These general campus wheelchairs are loaned through Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well). Wheelchairs are also available for campus tours offered through Campus and Visitor Relations. These new programs are in addition to existing wheelchairs offered through the Wisconsin Union for Union events or accessing Union spaces.

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• Employees must update their Duo Mobile app by March 31

  February 18, 2026

  All employees must update their Duo Mobile app to the latest version by March 31. Anyone using an outdated version of the Duo Mobile app after the deadline risks losing access to email, payroll, VPN, and other work tools. Employees can update Duo Mobile simply by opening the app store on their device, searching for Duo Mobile, and tapping Update. Employees whose devices are too old can generate backup passcodes or request a Duo security key fob from their HR or IT support office.

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• WIAA tournaments to affect campus parking and traffic

  February 18, 2026

  Campus will host more than 125,000 visitors for the state high school championships for individual wrestling (Feb. 26–28) and boys’ basketball (March 19–21). These events will impact parking and traffic around the Kohl Center. Permit holders who are asked to relocate will receive notification from Transportation Services.

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• Webinar on supporting employees with neurodiversity

  February 18, 2026

  LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Neurodiversity in the Workplace, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, noon‒1 p.m. The term “neurodiversity” is used to describe the individual differences in how people learn and process information. This session will focus on supporting neurodiverse employees and helping them to thrive. The webinar is offered at no cost. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

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• UW‒Madison ranked among America's Best Large Employers

  February 18, 2026

  The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked in the top 700 among “America’s Best Large Employers” for 2026 in a survey by Forbes. UW–Madison came in at No. 251 on the list of employers with more than 5,000 employees. Eighteen private and public sector employers with headquarters in the state of Wisconsin were recognized in the 2026 rankings, with UW–Madison ranking fifth.

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• New wage agreement reached for campus Building Trades employees

  February 18, 2026

  A new collective bargaining agreement with the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, which covers campus Building Trades employees, has been approved by the Joint Committee on Employee Relations, the state legislature, and Gov. Tony Evers. The agreement includes a 2.95 percent general wage adjustment for employees within this bargaining unit, effective June 29, 2025.

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• Measles vaccine clinics on campus

  February 11, 2026

  University Health Services (UHS) is hosting measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine clinics for employees and students who are unprotected against measles or unsure of their vaccination status. Clinics are scheduled for today (Wednesday, Feb. 11) from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center, and tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 12) from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Nicholas Recreation Center. Appointments are recommended, but drop-in vaccinations are available. MMR vaccines will be billed through employee health insurance plans (note that employee insurance coverage varies by health plan). If an employee does not have health insurance, or if their insurance does not cover the cost, the university will cover the cost of the vaccine. For appointment pre-registration and additional details, visit go.wisc.edu/mmr.

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