1. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor two professors and one academic department at its Nov. 6 meeting with the presentation of the Regents’ 16th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. It is the highest recognition bestowed on members of UW System’s faculty and academic staff for outstanding career achievements in teaching. […]

  2. Statement from University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly on Higher Education Day

    “In celebrating Wisconsin’s third annual Higher Education Day, we take time to help students of all ages focus on their life goals, and ways that we can help them fulfill those dreams. “Now, more than ever, the vitality of our state, our citizens, and our communities is linked to the number of college degree holders […]

  3. KnowHow2GO Wisconsin and EdVest partner for student video contest

    MADISON— KnowHow2GO Wisconsin and EdVest announced today they have partnered to sponsor a video contest for Wisconsin students grades in 7-10 in honor of Higher Education Day. Students will dramatize in a short video of their creation one of KnowHow2GO’s “Four Steps” to college: Be a pain – Tell everyone you know that you’re going […]

  4. Regents aim to improve chancellor selection process

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

    As UW System takes steps to fine-tune its chancellor selection process, the key question is how to get the most accurate picture of each finalist. The Board of Regents took up that issue Friday, and discussed options including visits to finalists’ home campuses, using a “blended” search committee that involves Regents earlier in the search […]

  5. UW-Stevens Point delivers programs to serve central Wisconsin, state

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

    STEVENS POINT, Wis.  – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is vitally connected to the future of central Wisconsin and the rest of the state, said UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell, in welcoming the UW System Board of Regents on campus Thursday. Outlining their vision of “Leading from the Center,” Bunnell said, “We are committed to […]