News - February 2007

  1. 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 working adults. “This budget would enable us to invest in every part of the UW’s ‘Growth Agenda for Wisconsin.’ We carefully developed this plan to […]

  2. 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 of Regents on Friday (Feb. 9). The policy states that academic achievements are the most important factors in admissions decisions. It preserves long-standing, minimum academic […]

  3. 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 that honors a former member of the UW System Board of Regents. The Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding scholarship and […]

  4. 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. universities, including UW-Madison, if an updated policy is approved Friday by the full Board of Regents. “Every applicant deserves our consideration as a whole person,” […]