News for Employees

• 2026 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits now available

  April 15, 2026

  If you were covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) in 2025, your WRS Annual Statement of Benefits is now available. The statement includes your 2025 earnings, retirement benefit projections, primary beneficiary designation(s) for your WRS account, and more. To view your statement, log in to Workday. Go to Personal > Benefits and Pay > Suggested Links > My Benefits. My Benefits for Members will open in a new web page, with login required. Once logged in, go to My Annual Statement of Benefits. (Employees who are logging in to My Benefits for the first time will need to set up an account in My Benefits.) For help understanding your statement, see How to Read My Statement of Benefits. If you have questions, please contact your human resources office.

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• Administrative Quality Satisfaction Survey (AQSS) open

  April 15, 2026

  All faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate assistant employees are encouraged to take the AQSS survey and should have received an email with a survey link on April 8. UW–Madison is interested in your experience with administrative services, including human resources (HR), research administration, and information technology (IT). Previous survey results in 2024 informed communication strategies with Workday, led the campus to conduct a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management study, and provided analyses to support administrative efforts within schools, colleges, and divisions.

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• Registration open for professional development courses

  April 15, 2026

  Registration is now open for professional development courses being offered by Learning and Talent Development through December. Employees have access to a variety of no-cost courses and programs designed to enhance individual, group, and organizational effectiveness. Learn more and register on the web page for each course. Some registration links will take you to Workday; learn more about how to enroll via Workday Learning. A complete list of courses and programs can be found at hr.wisc.edu/professional-development.

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• Webinar builds understanding of autism

  April 15, 2026

  LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar on Autism, Tuesday, April 21, noon‒1 p.m. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of neurodevelopment disorders that affect how people communicate, learn, behave, and socially interact. This educational overview will provide information on symptoms that may indicate ASD, treatments for managing ASD symptoms, and supporting children with ASD. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

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• UW–Madison announces new strategic framework

  April 8, 2026

  UW–Madison has launched a five-year strategic framework focusing on what it means to be a leading university in the 21st century. The framework, crafted from the input of thousands in the campus community, identifies four strategic priorities. A message from campus leadership introducing the new strategic framework is available in six languages at go.wisc.edu/38d35a.

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• Training prepares instructors and TAs to respond to students in distress

  April 8, 2026

  University Health Services and the Division for Teaching and Learning are partnering to offer trainings on supporting student mental health that are designed specifically for instructors and teaching assistants. These half-day, live trainings equip participants with the skills to identify signs and symptoms of potential mental health challenges, respond appropriately, and refer students to mental health professionals and other support services. Sessions will be held on April 20 and April 28.

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• Professional development enhances connection and clarity

  April 8, 2026

  Learning and Talent Development spotlights professional development opportunities that enhance communication, collaboration, and strategic awareness. The Building Trusting Work Relationships course focuses on communication and trust-building skills, and Understanding Mission, Vision, and Strategy helps employees connect their roles to broader organizational goals. These courses pertain to a wide range of roles, helping strengthen both individual effectiveness and team success.

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• Upcoming medication take-back events on campus

  April 8, 2026

  UW–Madison students, faculty, staff, and visitors can drop off unused, unwanted, or expired medications at an upcoming medication take-back event. University Health Services and UWPD will host two events at Dejope Hall on April 21, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. and the Nicholas Recreation Center on April 23, 4–6 p.m. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications are accepted. Responsible disposal of medications protects the environment and helps keep friends, family, and pets safe.

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• Provost Zumbrunnen joins Showcase 2026 lineup

  April 8, 2026

  Newly appointed Provost John Zumbrunnen will lead a bonus breakout session about the rapidly evolving higher education landscape at Showcase 2026. Scheduled for Thursday, April 23, at Union South, this free event will feature over 50 poster exhibits, poster flash talks, and breakout sessions on various topics related to continuous improvement and organizational excellence.

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• 2026 Administrative Improvement Awards recipients announced

  April 1, 2026

  Ten team projects received Administrative Improvement Awards, sponsored by Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Rob Cramer, in March. These awards recognize outstanding work and commitment to enhanced service delivery, process development and redesign, increased efficiency, cost savings, and overall administrative improvements. The winning teams, representing innovative projects across campus, will be honored at a celebration event on April 9.

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