"UW-Madison's New Engineering Building and Reciprocity Changes: Final Approval and Funding Signed Off"

Gov. Tony Evers signed bipartisan bills providing state funding for a new College of Engineering building and campus infrastructure projects, along with changes to the Wisconsin-Minnesota tuition reciprocity agreement. The new 395,000-square-foot engineering facility, expected to cost about $397 million, will address critical workforce needs and allow for the enrollment of around 1,000 additional undergraduates in engineering. The legislation also includes funding for renovations to residence halls and utility improvements, and guarantees admission to top high school students.