July 2014
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Translating Talent and Research into New Discoveries and Jobs
July 8, 2014
“Every UW campus should be considered a great community partner to businesses.” As one of the largest public employers in the state, the UW System and the Board of Regents have a broad set of responsibilities. As the chair of the Research, Economic Development, and Innovation (REDI) Committee, Tim Higgins of Appleton, Wisconsin, is working […]
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Keys to Federal Relations
July 8, 2014
Federal Relations should be regarded as an important function, since the UW System students benefit from millions of dollars in federal financial aid, work-study, and loan programs. Federal grants and contracts make up approximately 18% of the university’s total revenues. Kristine Andrews, Assistant Vice President for Federal and Corporate Relations, works to increase the UW System’s visibility […]