News 2000

  1. New survey research shows strong public support for University of Wisconsin System as state funding priority

    December 8, 2000

    MADISON — A large majority of Wisconsin residents believe the University of Wisconsin System is a “critical part of the state’s economy and quality of life” and “should receive additional […]

  2. National higher education ‘report card’ gives high marks to State of Wisconsin

    November 30, 2000

    MILWAUKEE — “Measuring Up 2000,” a major report released today by the California-based National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, gives high marks to colleges and universities in Wisconsin, […]

  3. Program finalized for Wisconsin Economic Summit; ‘white papers’ and feedback available on website

    November 17, 2000

    MADISON — The program has been finalized for the Wisconsin Economic Summit, scheduled for November 29-December 1 at the Midwest Express Center in Milwaukee under the auspices of the University […]

  4. Provost John D. Wiley named Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison

    November 10, 2000

    MADISON — Dr. John D. Wiley, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was today named chancellor of the university, effective January 1, 2001. Wiley […]

  5. UW System Board of Regents to hear special presentations at November meeting on national perspectives, K-12 education

    November 2, 2000

    MADISON – Two nationally prominent speakers will make special presentations to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents when it meets next week in Madison. Terry Hartle, senior vice […]

  6. UW System Board of Regents to hold forum on trust fund investments November 9

    November 2, 2000

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will hold its annual public forum on UW Trust Fund investments next Thursday, November 9 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. […]

  7. Cisco Systems chairman Morgridge & Governor Thompson to address Wisconsin Economic Summit

    October 30, 2000

    MADISON – John P. Morgridge, Chairman of the Board of Cisco Systems and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be a keynote speaker at the Wisconsin Economic Summit, […]

  8. Finalists named for position of chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison

    October 27, 2000

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall today announced the names of three finalists for the position of chancellor of UW-Madison. The names have been forwarded to […]

  9. University of Wisconsin System presents Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching awards

    October 12, 2000

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Katharine Lyall will present the 2000 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards at a ceremony in Madison on Friday, October 13. The […]

  10. President Katharine Lyall appoints committee for UW-La Crosse chancellor search

    October 2, 2000

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall today announced the appointment of a 19-member committee to search for a successor to UW-La Crosse Chancellor Judith Kuipers, who […]

  11. Report: One-third of Wisconsin high school graduates go right on to the University of Wisconsin System

    September 29, 2000

    MADISON – For one third of the Wisconsin high school Class of 1999, the next step after graduating was enrolling at a campus of the University of Wisconsin System. This […]

  12. Wisconsin Economic Summit regional sessions scheduled; registration and hotel information now available on-line

    September 15, 2000

    MADISON – Regional “listening sessions” have been scheduled in preparation for the Wisconsin Economic Summit, set for November 29-December 1 at the Midwest Express Center in Milwaukee under the auspices […]

  13. Deborah Durcan named vice president for finance with the University of Wisconsin System

    September 12, 2000

    MADISON — Deborah A. Durcan, acting vice president for finance with the University of Wisconsin (UW) System, has been named to the position on a permanent basis, effective September 1. […]

  14. U.S. Department of Education awards $1 million grant to University of Wisconsin System for migrant worker project

    September 8, 2000

    MADISON – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Wisconsin System a four-year grant for $1.0 million through the federal Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships (LAAP) program. The […]

  15. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents presents annual Teaching Excellence Awards

    September 8, 2000

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today presented three Teaching Excellence Awards at its regular meeting in Madison. The recipients are two individual faculty members and […]

  16. Statement by UW System President Katharine Lyall

    September 6, 2000

    I have responded to Secretary Lightbourn’s letter regarding the University of Wisconsin System budget this afternoon. The budget that was passed by our Board of Regents on August 25 is […]

  17. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents to learn about technology and teacher education

    August 31, 2000

    MADISON — With K-12 students returning to school throughout Wisconsin this week and next, it’s appropriate that a highlight of the September 7-8 meeting of the University of Wisconsin System […]

  18. University of Wisconsin System budget proposal focuses on economic development and the ‘New Wisconsin Economy’

    August 21, 2000

    MADISON — “Building the New Wisconsin Economy” is the theme for the University of Wisconsin (UW) System’s 2001-03 biennial operating budget proposal, to be presented this Friday for consideration by […]

  19. Universities join University of Wisconsin System in distributed learning research; new partners to advance research into web-based teaching and learning

    August 3, 2000

    MADISON, Wis.– In January, the University of Wisconsin (UW) System and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) joined forces with the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish the Academic Advanced […]

  20. University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Technical Colleges take lead in developing global learning tools

    July 25, 2000

    MADISON – The learning environment of the future will be modeled into shape during a “Plugfest” to be held at the UW-Extension’s Pyle Center on the UW-Madison campus, 702 Langdon […]

  21. Dr. Richard H. Wells of Indiana State University named next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

    July 21, 2000

    MADISON – Dr. Richard H. Wells, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Indiana State University, was today named the 10th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, effective October […]

  22. Finalists named for position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

    July 10, 2000

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall today announced the names of the five finalists for the position of chancellor of UW-Oshkosh. The names have been forwarded […]

  23. University of Wisconsin System asks circuit court to reconsider ruling in Southworth case

    July 7, 2000

    MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, representing the University of Wisconsin System, today filed a petition in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, questioning the Court’s June 23 […]

  24. UW System announces statewide economic summit; will help to create a strategic plan for Wisconsin in the “New Economy”

    June 29, 2000

    Madison — The University of Wisconsin System and the Board of Regents, in partnership with a variety of interested parties across Wisconsin, will host a statewide economic summit later this […]

  25. Founder and managing director of women’s venture capital fund to speak

    June 16, 2000

    MADISON — Patty Abramson, the founder and managing director of a venture capital fund established to invest in women-owned or managed growth companies will speak on the creation of venture […]

  26. Smith elected Regent President; Randall elected Vice President of UW System Board of Regents

    June 9, 2000

    MILWAUKEE – Jay L. Smith, Middleton, was today elected to a one-year term as president of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. He succeeds San Orr, Jr., Wausau, […]

  27. New foundation to foster application of university research

    June 9, 2000

    MILWAUKEE — University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall today (06/09/00), at the UW System Board of Regents meeting, announced a new program that will enable all UW campuses […]

  28. UW Regents look to set quality standards for distance education courses and programs

    June 8, 2000

    Madison — As more students, particularly working adult students, turn to distance education courses and programs to continue learning and improve skills, the University of Wisconsin System is setting standards […]

  29. Tuition freeze and funding for key priorities included in UW System annual budget

    June 7, 2000

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall will present the UW System’s 2000-01 annual operating budget, which includes a tuition freeze for resident undergraduates, to the Board […]

  30. UW Board of Regents set to review new accountability measures for UW System

    June 7, 2000

    Madison — The yardstick by which the University of Wisconsin System measures its progress toward achieving excellence will change if the Board of Regents Friday (06/09/00) accepts the recommendations of […]

  31. UW-River Falls Chancellor Gary Thibodeau named interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at UW System

    May 25, 2000

    MADISON — Gary A. Thibodeau, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls since 1985, has been named interim senior vice president for academic affairs at UW System in Madison. The […]

  32. UW System President Katharine Lyall to address Nicolet Area Technical College graduates

    May 19, 2000

    MADISON – UW System President Katharine C. Lyall will deliver the spring commencement address at Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander, Saturday, May 20. It is the first time a […]

  33. President Katharine Lyall appoints committee for UW-Madison chancellor search

    May 17, 2000

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall today announced the appointment of a 21-member committee to search for a successor to UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward, who will […]

  34. UW-La Crosse chancellor stepping down to head California’s Fielding Institute

    May 9, 2000

    MADISON — Judith L. Kuipers, who has led the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for almost a decade, is leaving to become president of the prestigious Fielding Institute, located in Santa […]

  35. UW System enrollment plan keeps access rates high for high school grads and expands services to adults

    May 5, 2000

    PLATTEVILLE — A comprehensive strategy that balances University of Wisconsin System enrollments and resources to best serve students and the state was presented to the Board of Regents for a […]

  36. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents announces Academic Staff Excellence Awards

    April 28, 2000

    MADISON – Academic staff members from UW-Madison and UW-Extension have each been named recipients of the 2000 Academic Staff Regents Award for Excellence. The awards will be presented May 5 […]

  37. University of Wisconsin System a national model for higher education efficiency

    April 7, 2000

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System remains the most efficient university system in the nation, said UW System President Katharine C. Lyall in a report to the Board of […]

  38. Dr. Kevin P. Reilly is named chancellor of UW-Extension

    April 7, 2000

    MADISON — Dr. Kevin P. Reilly, provost and vice chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Extension since 1996, was today named chancellor of the institution by the UW System Board of […]

  39. University of Wisconsin System a national model for higher education efficiency

    April 7, 2000

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System remains the most efficient university system in the nation, said UW System President Katharine C. Lyall in a report to the Board of […]

  40. UW System graduation rates above the national average

    April 7, 2000

    MADISON — The overall graduation rate for the University of Wisconsin System is above the national average, David J. Ward, UW System senior vice president for academic affairs, reported to […]

  41. Historic agreement will provide technical college graduates a smoother transition into UW System degree programs

    April 6, 2000

    MADISON — Students will be able to transfer credits more easily between the Wisconsin Technical College System and the University of Wisconsin System as a result of action taken Thursday […]

  42. University of Wisconsin System’s students of color enrollment steadily increasing

    April 5, 2000

    MADISON – Retention rates and number of degrees conferred for UW System undergraduates of color have steadily increased for the ten year period between fall 1988 and fall 1998, according […]

  43. Search and screen committee named for UW-Oshkosh chancellor position

    March 31, 2000

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Katharine Lyall has appointed a 17-member campus/community committee to begin the search for a successor to Chancellor John Kerrigan. Kerrigan announced in February […]

  44. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents to meet April 6-7 at Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison

    March 30, 2000

    Includes joint meeting with Wisconsin Technical College System MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will hold its next regular meeting Thursday and Friday, April 6-7 at […]

  45. Finalists named for position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Extension

    March 24, 2000

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall today announced the names of four finalists for the position of chancellor of UW-Extension. The names have been forwarded to […]

  46. U.S. Supreme Court upholds free speech in Southworth case, UW leaders say

    March 22, 2000

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin leaders said they were pleased with Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision that public colleges and universities can use money from student fees to finance the campus […]

  47. UW System accounting graduates ranked top in the nation

    March 16, 2000

    MADISON — Accounting students at University of Wisconsin System institutions continue to rank in the top of the nation for passing the uniform CPA Examination, according to the National Association […]

  48. Wanat appointed as vice-chancellor of UW-Milwaukee

    March 10, 2000

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved the appointment of John Wanat as vice-chancellor of academic affairs and provost of UW-Milwaukee, effective July 1. After a national […]

  49. Dr. Ann Lydecker of Bridgewater State College named next chancellor of UW-River Falls

    March 10, 2000

    MADISON – Dr. Ann Lydecker, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bridgewater (MA) State College, was today named the 14th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, effective […]

  50. UW System Board of Regents approve salary adjustments for System president, vice presidents and campus leadership

    March 10, 2000

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Friday approved salary adjustments for chancellors and provosts of 15 UW System institutions, four UW System officers and President Katharine […]

  51. Brown named senior consultant for learning technologies research and development

    March 8, 2000

    MADISON – Judy Brown, emerging technology analyst for the Wisconsin Technical College System, has been named senior consultant for learning technologies research and development at UW System, effective March 27. […]

  52. Special Regents committee recommends Dr. Ann Lydecker as next chancellor of University of Wisconsin-River Falls

    February 25, 2000

    MADISON — Dr. Ann M. Lydecker, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bridgewater (MA) State College, has been recommended to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of […]

  53. Henkes named special assistant for business outreach, economic development

    February 23, 2000

    MADISON — In recognition of the crucial role higher education will play in building Wisconsin’s economic future, UW System President Katharine Lyall has named Jonathan Henkes as special assistant for […]

  54. UW System ‘Library of the 21st Century’ links all campus libraries

    February 11, 2000

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System’s 21st century library made its debut at the Board of Regents meeting this Friday, February 11, when a “virtual ribbon cutting” officially opened […]

  55. Remarks to the Board of Regents

    February 11, 2000

    President Katharine C. Lyall Welcome to the first Regents meeting of the new millennium! As I’ve reflected on this milestone, it seems to me that the UW System is well-positioned […]

  56. UW System President Lyall to present recommendations on the status of women

    February 10, 2000

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall will respond to the recommendations and findings of a new study on the status of women students, faculty and administrators […]

  57. Finalists named for position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls

    February 8, 2000

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall today announced the names of the five finalists for the position of chancellor of UW-River Falls. The names have been […]

  58. University of Wisconsin System, Wisconsin Technical College System and Department of Defense form partnership to enhance anytime, anywhere learning

    January 10, 2000

    MADISON, WI — The University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Technical College System sealed a partnership agreement Monday (January 10) with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to […]