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New Badger Partnership
Photo by: Bryce Richter / UW-Madison
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What is it?
For 160 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has had a significantly positive impact on the culture and economy of our state, county, the City of Madison, and in particular, downtown Madison. As UW-Madison continues to be a global leader among public research institutions, it faces its own financial challenges, including a proposed $125 million budget cut in the next two years. In response to continued reductions of state funding for UW-Madison, Chancellor Biddy Martin has continued to advance the New Badger Partnership, an initiative that proposes a new business model for UW-Madison.
Why is it important?
The governor’s proposed budget bill, currently under consideration by the legislature, includes the creation of a new public authority for UW-Madison that would enable UW-Madison to achieve the flexibilities articulated in the New Badger Partnership. UW-Madison is in competition with other global top academic institutions for the best and brightest faculty and students. Declining state support puts the university at a competitive disadvantage in this regard.
We believe the Chancellor’s plan insures that UW-Madison will continue to be one of the top universities in the world which is extremely important for the health and vitality of downtown Madison. As such, the Board of Directors of Downtown Madison, Inc. voted unanimously to support the establishment of a new public authority for UW-Madison.
What is DMI's role?
DMI will be working closely with the UW-Madison Chancellor’s Office on communicating the importance of the New Badger Partnership with the State Legislature and the Joint Committee on Finance.
What Can I Do?
- Learn more about the New Badger Partnership
- Read the op-ed in the Wisconsin State Journal by Ed Clarke, DMI Board Chair
- Contact your State Legislator and urge them to support a new public authority for UW-Madison.
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