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University of Wisconsin President Refuses to Resign Amid Pressure

4/2/2026

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Jay Rothman, president of the University of Wisconsin System, faces pressure to resign or retire.
In a letter, he expressed surprise at the Board of Regents' lack of confidence, stating he would not resign.
The Board of Regents held a closed April 1 meeting on personnel issues but has not publicly commented.
Rothman took office in 2022 and had considered resigning in 2023 after a diversity-deal measure failed.

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Story summary

Jay Rothman, president of the University of Wisconsin System, faces pressure to resign or retire.
In a letter, he expressed surprise at the Board of Regents' lack of confidence, stating he would not resign.
The Board of Regents held a closed April 1 meeting on personnel issues but has not publicly commented.
Rothman took office in 2022 and had considered resigning in 2023 after a diversity-deal measure failed.