The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously to fire system president Jay Rothman, ending his nearly four-year tenure with little public explanation. The board’s action followed a short closed session and came amid reported regent requests for Rothman to retire or resign. Rothman told The Associated Press he was “blindsided” and said he was not given a reason for the decision. Regent President Amy Bogost said the move was “about the future,” citing the need for a clearer vision for the system’s flagship and comprehensive campuses and for addressing structural deficits. The lack of disclosed performance details is likely to intensify scrutiny of how the regents evaluate system leaders and communicate expectations—especially as the UW system faces ongoing enrollment, budget, and workforce pressures across its 13 universities.