Editor’s note: The following announcement was posted on October 26 by Chancellor Corey A. King.

• The State Building Commission has approved $3 million toward the proposed renovations of Winther Hall and Heide Hall. These funds are intended to complete a majority of the project’s design. This is a major victory, bringing us closer to our goal of authorization for construction in the 2025-2027 budget.
• Nearly $1.5 million has been approved to replace the Laurentide Hall roof.

Both UW-Whitewater and leadership at the Universities of Wisconsin were fully engaged with state legislators to advocate for these projects. I am proud of our team’s effort and can’t wait to see the building and design crews in action.