Universities of Wisconsin campuses in need of increased revenue, new budget [Video]

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) – Some Universities of Wisconsin campuses are struggling with enrollment numbers, but at UW-Stevens Point, enrollment has been going up on the main campus for the last three years.

With an increase in enrollment comes added revenue.

Universities of Wisconsin President and Wausau native Jay Rothman is asking Governor Tony Evers to approve an additional $457 million for the 2025-27 school year for Wisconsin to grow in ranking for national public funding.

Wisconsin currently ranks 43rd out of 50 states for national public funding. Rothman says he knows tuition and other college expenses are going up for students across the state.

This new budget could eliminate some of those concerns.

“Whether that be career advising, whether that be academic advising, mental health services, funding for internships and undergraduate research, all which help with retention,” Rothman said.

He says this is something the state should address sooner than later.

“This reflects at least a decade of neglect for our university system, and we think …