News 2009

  1. Speed pays when it comes to cutting college costs (day 2 news summary)

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

    December 11, 2009

    MADISON – Getting through college more quickly is a potential route to significant cost-savings for students, University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly told the Board of Regents Friday, […]

  2. UW System News – Remarks to the Board of Regents

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    December 11, 2009

    “At this time I’d like to share some news from around the UW System. “Let’s start with UW-La Crosse.  Later today, UW-La Crosse will officially receive the “2009 U.S. Department […]

  3. UW-Madison chancellor stresses research excellence (day 1 news summary)

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

    December 10, 2009

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin-Madison is consistently ranked among the finest research universities in the world. The challenge going forward is to maintain that status in the face of […]

  4. CLARIFICATION: Two UW campuses remain open this morning

    December 9, 2009

    As local conditions permit, two University of Wisconsin System campuses will remain OPEN today. UW-Milwaukee and UW-Superior this morning were exempted from the Governor’s order to close all State offices, […]

  5. UW System Board of Regents to meet with modified agenda

    December 9, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will meet heretomorrow and Friday for its regularly scheduled meeting. Due to severe weather today, the meeting agenda will […]

  6. Regents to honor outstanding UW System teachers

    November 6, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has announced that two professors and one academic department will receive the Regents’ 17th annual Teaching Excellence Awards.  It […]

  7. Regents hear from author on how to promote college success, overcome challenges

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

    October 16, 2009

    EAU CLAIRE – America may have “gotten it” – realizing that the future success of our society depends on doing a better job at education at all levels – but […]

  8. UW-Eau Claire students engaged, transforming future

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

    October 15, 2009

    EAU CLAIRE – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is taking an active role in shaping the future, said UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich, in welcoming the UW System Board of […]

  9. UW-Stevens Point chancellor search committee named

    October 6, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 19-member search and screen committee to help identify a successor to UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell. […]

  10. Alliant Energy’s Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards honor exceptional UW System instructors

    September 30, 2009

    MADISON―Four members of the University of Wisconsin System’s teaching faculty have earned the 2009 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards for their outstanding commitment to student success. The annual […]

  11. UW campus Growth Agenda Projects to benefit student learning in strategic areas

    September 17, 2009

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System today announced more than $1 million of grants to support 18 new Growth Agenda projects across the state. UW System leaders reallocated existing funds […]

  12. Regents hear how UW System research can create jobs, industry partnerships

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

    September 11, 2009

    WHITEWATER, Wis. – In its first major report to the Board of Regents, the Research to Jobs Task Force presented about two dozen recommendations on ways to create jobs through […]

  13. UW-Whitewater offers hands-on learning, entrepreneurial focus

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

    September 10, 2009

  14. UW faculty members receive grants supporting state’s economic development

    July 21, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – Eight University of Wisconsin System faculty members have received awards through the Applied Research Grant Program, a collaborative effort between UW System and the WiSys Technology Foundation, […]

  15. Regents approve modest, predictable tuition increase

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents July Meeting News Summary

    July 9, 2009

    MADISON – As part of approving a $2.2 billion annual operating budget, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Thursday set tuition for the 2009-10 academic year, agreeing to […]

  16. Message from UW System President Kevin P. Reilly on furloughs

    July 3, 2009

    Dear UW System Colleagues: On  June 23, I shared with you the State’s official plans for implementing mandatory furloughs for all State and University employees, and I outlined efforts to […]

  17. UW System Board of Regents to set tuition July 9

    July 3, 2009

    Proposal extends freeze at 13 UW Colleges for third consecutive year Most students at four-year campuses will see $280 annual increases MADISON—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is […]

  18. Message from UW System President Kevin P. Reilly on state budget

    June 23, 2009

    To: All UW System Faculty, Academic Staff, and Classified Staff “The State of Wisconsin yesterday released some additional details and principles relating to mandatory furloughs for all State and University […]

  19. UW System Board of Regents announces new leadership

    June 12, 2009

    MADISON – Regent Charles Pruitt of Milwaukee has been elected the new President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.  Pruitt, who had served as Board Vice President […]

  20. Regents recognize 2009 recipients of Academic Staff Awards for Excellence

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

    June 4, 2009

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday honored this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Awards for Excellence, the highest recognition bestowed on members of […]

  21. Regents hear UW System accountability highlights

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

    June 4, 2009

    New report aligns accountability measures with strategic priorities MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System met or partially met its goals on 17 of 20 indicators used to track its […]

  22. UW-Platteville chancellor search committee named

    June 4, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly yesterday appointed a 19-member search and screen committee to help identify a successor to UW-Platteville Chancellor David Markee, who […]

  23. Regents to honor winners of 2009 Academic Staff Awards for Excellence

    June 4, 2009

    MADISON—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Awards for Excellence tomorrow in Madison. This is the highest recognition bestowed on […]

  24. Budget Update: Message to all UW System faculty and staff from UW System President Kevin P. Reilly

    June 1, 2009

    “Late Thursday night, and into the wee hours of Friday morning, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) completed its work on the State’s 2009-11 biennial budget. As we prepare […]

  25. New accountability report focuses on strategic goals

    More students are completing degrees, and taking fewer credits to do so

    June 1, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin System today released a new report, “Investing in Wisconsin’s Future” – the latest in an annual series of accountability reports dating back to […]

  26. Ford recommended as UW-Parkside chancellor

    Ford

    May 22, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. — Dr. Deborah L. Ford, Vice President of Student Affairs at University of West Florida, has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. UW […]

  27. UW System honors students for essays on the value of liberal education

    May 8, 2009

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly announced today the three undergraduate student winners of the fourth annual UW System Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition.  The […]

  28. University committed to mission in tough economic times

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

    May 8, 2009

    MILWAUKEE –Following up on new reports that the state’s budget crisis is likely worse than anticipated, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly reiterated to the Board of Regents Friday that […]

  29. Message from UW System President Kevin P. Reilly on state budget

    May 7, 2009

    To: All UW System Faculty, Academic Staff, and Classified Staff “As you may have heard in the news, Governor Doyle today announced his response to manage a growing state budget […]

  30. Students design campaign to combat alcohol and drug abuse

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

    May 7, 2009

    MILWAUKEE – In the past few months, two students from the UW-Milwaukee community died as a result of alcohol and drug abuse. Unfortunately, the possibility of a similar tragedy happening […]

  31. Regents to consider doctoral programs at UW-Oshkosh and UW-Eau Claire

    Doctor of Nursing Practice addresses state's growing workforce needs

    May 6, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – For the first time, two University of Wisconsin System comprehensive campuses could offer doctoral degrees. The new programs would address changing professional requirements in the field of […]

  32. Regents to review modified conduct rules

    Additional changes respond to concerns raised during two-year review

    May 1, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – After a two-year process, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will review two revised administrative rules covering student conduct and conduct on university property.  If […]

  33. UW System stepping up efforts to manage textbook costs for students

    April 29, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – Encouraging professors to name textbooks early will give students more time to find the best deals. That is one of several guidelines the University of Wisconsin System […]

  34. UW-Stevens Point chancellor to step down in May

    April 23, 2009

    STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Chancellor Linda Hunt Bunnell, the 13th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, announced today that she will step down from her leadership post on May […]

  35. UW-Parkside chancellor finalists named

    April 20, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. A 19-member search and screen committee, […]

  36. UW System hosts Entrepreneurship Summit

    March 31, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System will host its first Entrepreneurship Summit Thursday (April 2) on the UW-Stevens Point campus.  Recognizing the importance of preparing students for success […]

  37. UW undergraduate students to showcase research in Capitol Rotunda

    March 20, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – About 100 of the University of Wisconsin System’s best and brightest undergraduate students will fill the Capitol Rotunda this week to share their original research findings with […]

  38. UW System reacts to proposed Capital Budget

    March 18, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System leaders today reacted to the release of Governor Jim Doyle’s recommended 2009-11 Capital Budget. University leaders praised the significant new investments in academic, […]

  39. UW-Platteville Chancellor to retire

    Reilly praises campus growth under Chancellor Markee’s leadership

    Markee

    March 17, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor David Markee today announced his plans to retire in August 2009. Markee, one of the longest serving chancellors in the UW System today, […]

  40. UW System enrollment tops 175,000

    March 16, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System recently released its complete Fall 2008 enrollment data, showing a record number of students pursuing degrees at the 26 campuses. In the […]

  41. Regents discuss challenges, opportunities of state budget

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting News Summary

    March 5, 2009

    Recipients of first Regents Diversity Awards honored MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents gathered for a one-day meeting on Thursday, devoting most of the session to […]

  42. UW Regents to discuss budget allocations this week

    March 2, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will meet this week to discuss the 2009-11 State Budget and its impact on UW campuses. At this early […]

  43. Winners of Regents Diversity Awards announced

    February 26, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents will honor the first-ever winners of its Regents Diversity Awards on March 5 in Madison.  The awards program was established […]

  44. UW System Board of Regents to hold public hearing on rules

    February 20, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is inviting public comment on recommended changes to university rules regarding student conduct and conduct on university property. The […]

  45. UW works to protect more students from tuition increases while facing daunting financial challenges

    February 17, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – For the first time, the University of Wisconsin System and the Governor have worked together on a plan to cover tuition increases for families with need who […]

  46. UW System applauds federal investment in higher education

    February 17, 2009

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly released the following statement regarding the federal economic stimulus package signed today by President Obama: “We are pleased that our […]

  47. In spite of downturn, UW System focused on long-term goals

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

    February 6, 2009

    MADISON – In a time of uncertain budget prospects, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly reiterated the university’s intent to stand by the goals spelled out in the Growth Agenda […]

  48. Regents hear progress on Growth Agenda Action Steps

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

    February 5, 2009

    MADISON – The UW System Board of Regents began its Thursday meeting with a comprehensive progress report on the Growth Agenda Action Steps, derived one year ago from a strategic […]

  49. 2009 Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis Jr. Achievement Award Recipients Announced

    February 5, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – Four University of Wisconsin System students will receive this year’s Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis Jr. Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding scholarship and community service. Tera Burr of UW-Platteville […]

  50. New sources of financial aid help keep college affordable

    February 5, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – With families wondering if they can afford college, new private and public investments are providing additional financial aid for students. In a presentation to the University of […]

  51. KnowHow2GOWisconsin/EdVest Video Contest award winners announced

    January 29, 2009

    MADISON— Alexander Siy, a middle school student from Brookfield, is the winner of the inaugural KnowHow2GOWisconsin/EdVest Video Contest. Siy, whose video includes an original song composed by the eighth-grader, will […]

  52. UW System applauds education investment in federal stimulus package

    January 16, 2009

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System leaders today applauded action by the House Appropriations Committee on an economic stimulus package that includes significant funding for higher education. The package […]

  53. Regents appoint two UW System chancellors

    January 16, 2009

    The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today formally appointed new chancellors at UW-Green Bay and UW-River Falls, approving all terms of their employment. Thomas K. Harden was appointed […]