UW President Jay Rothman says Regents told him to resign or be fired without clear reasons

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 1,136

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says that the Board of Regents is trying to oust him from his position — and he is refusing to go as he says he has not been given any clear reasons for their loss of confidence in him.

In a letter first obtained by the Associated Press dated March 26, Rothman said he met with Regent President Amy Bogost and Regent Vice President Kyle Weatherly in …

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