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 three percent pay increase for Universities of Wisconsin employees, effective June 29, 2025, as well as a two percent increase planned for July 2026.

Eligible employees will receive back pay dated to June 29, 2025, provided as a lump sum, as well as a three percent increase to base pay beginning with the August 10–August 23, 2025, pay period. Eligible employees with 12-month appointments and hourly employees should expect to see their back pay and rate increase on their payslip for September 4, 2025. For academic year (nine-month) employees, the new rates will also appear on their payslip for September 4, 2025.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Employees who are receiving the pay increase will receive a written communication informing them of their new pay rate.

Thousands of visitors will be in Madison and the campus area Thursday, Aug. 28, as the Wisconsin Badgers kick off their 2025 football season. Most parking lots will be open to permit holders during the day before transitioning to event-only parking in the evening. Transportation Services will email specific parking information to permit holders based on their assigned lot. Employees and supervisors are encouraged to consider alternatives that day such as workplace flexibilities, carpooling, biking, taking the bus, or parking off-campus.

The Volunteer Tutoring Program at UW‒Madison matches employees with tutors who provide one-on-one instruction in conversation practice, basic English skills for reading and writing, or learning about the U.S. culture. Tutors receive training and may choose to earn an online Tutor Training Certificate. Informational sessions about becoming a tutor will be held online via Zoom on August 26, September 4, and September 10. Advance registration is not required, and there is no obligation to volunteer after attending. UW‒Madison employees, students, and community members are all welcome to volunteer.

LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Coping with Grief and Loss, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will learn about the symptoms and stages of grief, letting go and moving on, and grief and the holidays. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW–Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.