News 2007

  1. Statement from UW System President on Fund for Wisconsin Scholars

    December 18, 2007

    Kevin P. Reilly, president of the University of Wisconsin System, applauded John and Tashia Morgridge today for their generous founding gift to the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars, Inc., emphasizing that […]

  2. UW-Madison faces challenges to world-renowned status, Regents hear

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December Meeting Day Two News Summary

    December 7, 2007

    The underlying theme of today’s UW System Board of Regents meeting called attention to the growing competition for resources the UW System, UW-Madison in particular, is currently facing. Patrick Farrell, […]

  3. UW System leaders laud Wiley’s successes, promise swift action on national search for successor

    December 7, 2007

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System leaders today reacted to news that UW-Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley will step down in September, praising the chancellor’s impressive record of success. […]

  4. Seg Fee policy approved by UW System President

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December Meeting Day One News Summary

    December 6, 2007

    University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today accepted a new policy designed to protect segregated university fees and preserve a system where students and administrators share responsibility for […]

  5. UW System enrollments at record high

    Data show gains in new freshmen and transfers

    December 5, 2007

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents this week will review enrollment data showing that the 26 UW campuses are providing record levels of educational access […]

  6. UW System invites public feedback on strategic planning

    November 21, 2007

    MADISON – Wisconsin residents are invited to participate in an important statewide discussion about how the University of Wisconsin System can help strengthen the state’s communities and its economy. As […]

  7. College Access Campaign Launches in Wisconsin

    Local students, First Lady Jessica Doyle and statewide education leaders kickoff KnowHow2GOWisconsin

    November 16, 2007

    MADISON, WI – Middle and high school students joined First Lady Jessica Doyle today at the Allied Drive Boys & Girls Club in Fitchburg to launch the KnowHow2GO campaign. Sponsored […]

  8. UW-Whitewater Chancellor Search Committee Named

    November 15, 2007

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a search committee to assist in identifying a new chancellor for the UW-Whitewater campus. Reilly invited 11 […]

  9. Regents Reflect on New State Budget, Offer Commitment to Meet Funding Expectations

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting Day Two News Summary

    November 9, 2007

    MADISON – The Regents began their second day with a report from Regent President Mark Bradley.  After Bradley recognized special guests from the Wisconsin Leadership Academy, comprised of faculty and […]

  10. Regents learn UW System is a leader in national voluntary accountability effort

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting Day One News Summary

    November 8, 2007

    At its November meeting, the Board of Regents learned more about the UW System’s participation in a new national program designed to provide greater, more uniform accountability information across all […]

  11. UW System to Launch Voluntary System of Accountability

    November 7, 2007

    More than 12 years after the University of Wisconsin System introduced one of the nation’s first public accountability reports, the system will participate in a new national program designed to […]

  12. University of Wisconsin System Leaders Praise Governor and Legislature for Approving a 2007-09 State Budget

    Statement by Mark Bradley, President, University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    October 23, 2007

    “On behalf of the University of Wisconsin System, we salute the legislature for approving this state budget today. We greatly appreciate the initiative of Governor Jim Doyle, Assembly Speaker Mike […]

  13. University of Wisconsin System Leaders React to Conference Committee Action on the Compromise Budget

    Mark Bradley, President, University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    October 22, 2007

    “This once elusive compromise is clearly the product of hard work and effective leadership. We applaud the persistence of Governor Doyle, Representative Huebsch, Senator Robson and other fair-minded leaders, as […]

  14. Regents recognize student service learning efforts throughout the UW System

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October Meeting Day Two News Summary

    October 5, 2007

    River Falls –With a resolution met by thunderous applause, the UW System Board of Regents lauded the university’s students for their thousands of hours of service they perform on an […]

  15. Regent resolution urges Legislature to invest in UW System

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October Meeting Day One News Summary

    October 4, 2007

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today urged state legislators to pass a budget that covers the university’s ongoing operating expenses. The Regents hope […]

  16. UW Regents Urge Budget Action

    October 4, 2007

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today urged state legislators to pass a budget that covers the university’s ongoing operating expenses. The Regents hope […]

  17. UW System will create common accountability standards in preparing future math and science teachers

    October 3, 2007

    The University of Wisconsin System, in partnership with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will receive $600,000 over the next three years to create common accountability measures […]

  18. Alliant Energy’s Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize outstanding instruction among UW System faculty

    October 1, 2007

    MADISON ― The University of Wisconsin System, in partnership with Alliant Energy, presented the 2007 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards to four of the university’s remarkable teaching faculty. […]

  19. Outstanding UW System teachers receive awards from Regents

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents September Meeting Day Two News Summary

    September 7, 2007

    MADISON – In an effort to continue its recognition of the best educators in the UW System, the Board of Regents Friday (Sept. 7) honored two professors and an academic […]

  20. Regents learn more about UW System’s strategic planning initiative

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents September Meeting Day One News Summary

    September 6, 2007

    Members of the UW System Board of Regents heard from top university officials Thursday (Sept. 6) regarding an ambitious planning initiative to address how the UW System can use its […]

  21. Statement on Tuition Cap

    Mark J. Bradley, President University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

    August 10, 2007

    The UW System Board of Regents passed a responsible operating budget for 2007-08 at its meeting on August 7.  In the midst of great uncertainty due to the state budget […]

  22. Regents enact lowest tuition increases in seven years

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents August Meeting News Summary

    August 7, 2007

    After extensive discussion involving UW System students, faculty, staff and administrators, the Board of Regents Tuesday (Aug. 7) approved the university’s 2007-08 operating budget with a 14 to 3 vote. […]

  23. Regents to set UW tuition on Aug. 7

    Proposal will include a tuition freeze at 13 two-year UW Colleges and a $251 annual increase for most four-year UW System campuses

    August 2, 2007

    MADISON, Wis. – Aug. 2, 2007 – Although major questions about state funding are still unanswered, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents must approve an annual operating budget […]

  24. Regents await further state budget action, will make tuition decision in August

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents July Meeting Day Two News Summary

    July 13, 2007

    With the state’s 2007-09 biennial budget still chock-full of uncertainties, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will wait until August to decide on an annual operating budget and […]

  25. Expert lauds effectiveness of Board of Regents, UW System Administration

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents July Meeting Day One News Summary

    July 12, 2007

    The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents received praise Thursday for its service to the state and its citizens from a national expert on the topic. As part of […]

  26. Statement on the State Assembly Proposed Budget

    July 10, 2007

    Mark J. Bradley, President, University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System “Legislators face challenges in setting fiscal priorities for Wisconsin, but this version […]

  27. UW System Regents Work to Keep Tuition Affordable

    Fall 2007 tuition to be set in August

    July 6, 2007

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will meet in early August to approve the annual operating budget for its 26 campuses. As part of that […]

  28. Statement on the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute’s Report

    Don Mash, Executive Senior Vice President for Administration, University of Wisconsin System

    July 5, 2007

    “The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute’s (WPRI) report on the UW System, released today, contains a lot of information upon which it bases its views about what is required to maximize […]

  29. Statement on Passage of the 2007-09 State Budget by the Wisconsin State Senate

    June 27, 2007

    Mark Bradley, President, University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System “We applaud the Senate for its strong support of the University of Wisconsin […]

  30. Statement on tentative Wisconsin-Minnesota tuition reciprocity agreement

    Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    June 22, 2007

    “I am very pleased a tentative reciprocity agreement between Minnesota and Wisconsin has been reached. I applaud the leadership in both states for striving to make educational opportunity the most […]

  31. UW System Regents Show Strong Support for Veterans

    New board president appoints liaisons to work on tuition benefits

    June 20, 2007

    MADISON, Wis. – Mark J. Bradley, elected last month as president of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, announced today that the board will take new steps to […]

  32. Mark Bradley elected as Board of Regents’ President; Charles Pruitt elected as Vice President

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents June Meeting Day Two News Summary

    June 8, 2007

    MILWAUKEE—Regent Mark Bradley of Wausau assumed the presidency of the Board of Regents after a vote by the Board Friday. Bradley, who had previously served as Board Vice President for […]

  33. Regents review new UW System rules on student lending

    June 7, 2007

    MILWAUKEE ― Members of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today reviewed and approved a proposed new code of conduct regarding the university’s relationships with private lenders. The […]

  34. Joint Statement on recent action by the State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance

    June 7, 2007

    David G. Walsh, President of the UW System Board of Regents and Kevin P. Reilly, President of the UW System “At this critical juncture in the state’s budget-making process, we want […]

  35. Board of Regents to consider new policy for student lending

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents June Meeting Day One News Summary

    June 7, 2007

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took one more step toward the creation of an updated set of policies regarding its relationships with student lenders Thursday. […]

  36. UW students earn honors for essays on value of liberal education

    June 1, 2007

    MADISON—Two undergraduate students from University of Wisconsin System campuses have been named recipients of the second annual UW System Liberal Arts Scholarship Competition, established to support and promote liberal arts […]

  37. Rebecca Martin appointed senior vice president for academic affairs of University of Wisconsin System

    May 18, 2007

    MADISON—Rebecca R. Martin, a former provost and vice chancellor at universities in Wisconsin and Vermont, has been named senior vice president for academic affairs for the University of Wisconsin System. […]

  38. Outstanding UW academic staff honored by Board of Regents

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents May Meeting Day Two News Summary

    May 11, 2007

    MADISON—Two academic staff members known for providing outstanding service to students in the University of Wisconsin System were honored Friday (May 11) with the 2007 Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards. […]

  39. Commission to review security, prevention efforts in UW System

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents May Meeting Day One News Summary

    May 10, 2007

    MADISON — A commission examining university security across the University of Wisconsin System expects to issue a report about its findings before the start of the next academic year, the […]

  40. Finalists named in search for UW System academic affairs leader

    May 8, 2007

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the names of the finalists for the position of senior vice president for academic affairs for the UW […]

  41. Public input sought about UW rules for student and campus conduct

    April 25, 2007

    http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws MADISON— The University of Wisconsin System is inviting public comment on state rules that outline nonacademic rights and responsibilities of students and university visitors. A committee of UW System […]

  42. Reilly presents findings from UW System Accountability Report

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents April Meeting Day Two News Summary

    April 13, 2007

    The UW System has partially met or exceeded 17 of 20 measures aimed at enhancing the university’s service to its students, regents learned Friday. UW System President Reilly presented to […]

  43. UW-Oshkosh a Leader in the New North

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents April Meeting Day One News Summary

    April 12, 2007

    OSHKOSH — To provide Northeastern Wisconsin with more of the bachelor’s degree-holding students it needs to succeed in the new economy, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh needs state funding over the […]

  44. Testimony before the Joint Committee on Finance Regarding the 2007-09 State Budget

    David Walsh President, University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

    March 22, 2007

    First, let me recognize the tremendous task you have in your important role on this committee.  Setting fiscal priorities for Wisconsin in an era of belt-tightening is a difficult task. […]

  45. Testimony before the Joint Committee on Finance Regarding the 2007-09 State Budget

    Kevin P. Reilly President, University of Wisconsin System

    March 22, 2007

    March 22, 2007 Representative Rhoades, Senator Decker, and Members of the Committee, on behalf of the entire University of Wisconsin System, thank you for allowing Regent President Walsh and me […]

  46. UW-Parkside helps Southeastern Wisconsin thrive

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting Day Two News Summary

    March 9, 2007

    SOMERS, Wis.– Students and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and residents of the Racine and Kenosha communities all benefit from campus outreach and engagement in the region, the Board […]

  47. Regents hear and see campus growth at UW-Parkside

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting Day One News Summary

    March 8, 2007

    SOMERS, WIS. – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is planning to expand its campus in ways that will enhance the campus’s identity and unify the university community, the Board of Regents […]

  48. Statement on Governor Doyle’s Budget Proposal

    Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    February 13, 2007

    “Governor Doyle’s proposed budget recognizes that investing in the University of Wisconsin System will mean a better economy for all Wisconsin taxpayers, and more college opportunities for Wisconsin’s kids and […]

  49. Regents approve admissions policy

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting Day Two News Summary

    February 9, 2007

    Admissions process guarantees individual review for every applicant MADISON – College admissions processes at University of Wisconsin System campuses will follow a single, updated policy approved unanimously by the Board […]

  50. Four UW students to receive awards for leadership, academic achievement

    Award from Alliant Energy honors former CEO and Regent Erroll B. Davis, Jr.

    February 8, 2007

    MADISON ― Four University of Wisconsin System students who have excelled in the classroom, while serving as strong campus and community leaders, are the first to receive an achievement award […]

  51. Regent committee approves updated admissions policy

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting Day One News Summary

    February 8, 2007

    MADISON — Every applicant who wants to be a student in the University of Wisconsin System will receive a comprehensive, individualized admissions review similar to those used by leading U.S. […]

  52. Regents set to host Monday evening forum about UW admissions

    January 26, 2007

    MADISON— Five University of Wisconsin System campuses will host a Board of Regents educational forum on Monday to facilitate a dialogue about the system’s freshman admissions policy. The statewide educational […]

  53. Regents to host statewide forum about UW admissions

    Feedback on admissions policy welcomed through new UW website

    January 18, 2007

    MADISON— The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is tapping into statewide communications networks to facilitate a dialogue about freshman admissions policy.  The university launched a special website where […]