Baraboo, WI – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) released the following statement in response to the announcement by University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Tammy Evetovich that the two-year Baraboo campus will close its doors on May 22, 2026:
“My office received the unfortunate news late this afternoon that UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County will be closing at the end of this school year. I have requested a meeting with the Universities of Wisconsin President, Jay Rothman, so that Representative DeSanto and I can learn more about the situation, how this decision was reached, and what the plan will be until the closure and after.
“It’s upsetting to see this trend of two-year colleges closing across our state. Wisconsinites are proud of their communities and their local schools. These institutions have provided excellent educational opportunities for students, and I believe it’s important that people have two-year options available to them so they can customize their education to fit their personal and career needs. The UW branch campuses have also been good employers to local residents and valuable economic drivers for their campus communities. I am disappointed in the continuous lack of investment in higher education and in our rural communities by my Republican colleagues.
“The closure of Boo-U will be a hard blow to current and prospective students, staff and the greater Baraboo community. However, Baraboo is a wonderful place for residents to live, work, and raise a family and for tourists to visit. Despite this development with Boo-U, my outlook on the success of this vibrant community remains optimistic.”
