KELLY MEYERHOFER Among the items on Tommy Thompsonâs to-do list as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System are managing a pandemic on 26 campuses, dealing with a financial crisis and leading the System through what may be the most challenging budget session in recent memory. Thompson has added another item to his agenda, one that could reshape public higher education in Wisconsin: Exploring the possibility of consolidation between the Systemâs branch campuses and Wisconsin Technical College System institutions. For the better part of two centuries, our journalists have worked tirelessly to bring our readers the most important news of the day. Weâre here to serve the community. Weâre here to serve you.