News 2011

  1. Message from President Reilly on today’s Governor’s Executive Order

    December 19, 2011

    Dear Regents, Chancellors, and UW Colleagues, I want you to know that later this morning Governor Walker will issue an Executive Order requiring that all University of Wisconsin System employees report […]

  2. UW System maintains need to reconsider allocation of state budget lapse

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

    December 9, 2011

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly told the Board of Regents on Friday that efforts are ongoing to make the case for a reevaluation of UW’s […]

  3. UW-Madison Interim Chancellor says joint stewardship of higher education is needed to face challenges

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

    December 8, 2011

    MADISON – Public universities need to develop a new strategy to remain competitive and advance their vision, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s David Ward told the UW System Board of Regents on […]

  4. Agriculture funding to benefit 3 UW institutions, students

    November 22, 2011

    MADISON – Three University of Wisconsin System universities will benefit from new funding included in the fiscal year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill. U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, Chairman of the Senate […]

  5. UW leaders discuss impact of potential new budget cuts at Senate Committee hearing

    November 15, 2011

    The Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Higher Education Committee met on Nov. 15 for a special hearing where UW leaders from around the state, joined by leaders from the business community, […]

  6. Message to all faculty, staff, and students regarding budget lapse

    October 28, 2011

    Dear Faculty, Staff, and Student Colleagues, These are difficult economic times, and we face many challenges in our efforts to preserve broad access to a high-quality college education and continue […]

  7. Alliant Energy Foundation and UW System recognize outstanding teachers and students

    October 27, 2011

    MADISON – The Alliant Energy Foundation and the University of Wisconsin System recognized the outstanding achievements of two UW System students and four UW System teachers in an Oct. 21 […]

  8. UW System Statement about 2011-13 Budget Lapse

    October 18, 2011

    The UW System learned late on Friday (Oct. 14) that all of our colleges, universities, and extension networks could lose $46 million in state taxpayer support during fiscal year 2011-12, […]

  9. Board of Regents considers redefining its roles and responsibilities

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

    October 7, 2011

    GREEN BAY – University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Michael Spector told the Board on Friday that it is timely to reconsider, and perhaps redefine, the role of […]

  10. Regents learn about UW-Green Bay’’s “Deep Roots and Strong Wings”

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

    October 6, 2011

    GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has “deep roots and strong wings,” said Chancellor Thomas Harden, in welcoming the Board of Regents on campus Thursday. Those deep roots […]

  11. UW-Madison Interim Chancellor’s appointment extended

    October 4, 2011

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly announced today that he is extending UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward’s interim appointment to two years. “This is a great testament […]

  12. Board endorses UW System’’s plans for change

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents September Meeting News Summary

    September 8, 2011

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has unanimously approved broad organizational changes in the UW System, giving chancellors new leadership roles and altering the relationship between […]

  13. Changes will make UW System more nimble

    New leadership roles for Chancellors, faster approval for degree programs

    September 2, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – Building on major new flexibilities provided in the state’s 2011-13 biennial budget, University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly is proposing significant organizational changes to the […]

  14. Regents present Academic Staff Awards for Excellence

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

    July 15, 2011

    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 […]

  15. Board approves 5.5% tuition increase to help maintain quality education in face of budget cuts

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

    July 14, 2011

    MADISON – As part of approving a $5.6-billion annual operating budget, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved by an 11-4 vote a 5.5% average tuition increase […]

  16. UW Regents to take up annual budget and tuition

    July 11, 2011

    Updated August 10, 2011 – Editor’s Note: Final paragraph reflects verified figures from the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars. MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will […]

  17. Regents to honor winners of 2011 Academic Staff Awards for Excellence

    July 8, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Awards for Excellence July 15 in Madison. This is the […]

  18. Johnson Controls teams up with UW in energy storage research

    June 30, 2011

    Johnson Controls, Inc., the world’s leading automotive battery supplier, is helping to position Wisconsin as a worldwide leader in energy storage. The company todayannounced it is endowing a professorship, research […]

  19. Ward appointed interim UW-Madison chancellor

    Former UW chancellor served as head of American Council on Education

    June 29, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced thatChancellor Emeritus David Ward has agreed to serve as UW-Madison’s Interim Chancellor following the departure of Chancellor […]

  20. UW System statement on Legislative budget action

    June 16, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – June 16, 2011 – With the Senate’s vote today, the budget bill awaiting Governor Walker’s signature offers significant leadership flexibilities for all University of Wisconsin System institutions. […]

  21. UW System Board of Regents announces new leadership

    June 13, 2011

    MADISON – Regent Michael J. Spector has been elected the new President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. Spector, who had served as Board Vice President for […]

  22. Regents recognize 2011 winners of Teaching Excellence Awards

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

    June 10, 2011

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday honored two professors and one academic program for their outstanding career achievements in teaching, as they bestowed the […]

  23. Statement by UW System President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    A clarification of yesterday's budget discussion regarding undocumented students

    June 10, 2011

    “I think it’s important to revisit part of our Budget discussion yesterday, as it pertains to undocumented students. This is a very complex topic, and I worry that some people […]

  24. Regents discuss budget challenges, flexibilities, and UWM’s ‘powerful ideas’

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

    June 9, 2011

    MILWAUKEE – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly told the Board of Regents Thursday that the new leadership flexibilities proposed for all UW institutions are “the most significant […]

  25. Message from UW System Leadership Regarding JFC Budget Action

    June 7, 2011

    Dear UW System Colleagues, Late Friday, the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) completed its work on the proposed 2011-13 biennial budget bill, including provisions related to the University of Wisconsin […]

  26. UW System statement on JFC budget action

    June 3, 2011

    The legislature’s Joint Finance Committee took action today on the University of Wisconsin System’s 2011-13 biennial budget, approving a $250-million reduction in state taxpayer support. At the same time, committee […]

  27. UW leaders reiterate united call for flexibility

    May 11, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System leaders from across the state today renewed their united call for new leadership flexibility in an . As the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance […]

  28. Regents to honor outstanding UW System teachers

    May 4, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor two professors and one academic department/program for their outstanding career achievements in teaching, when they bestow the […]

  29. Lovell recommended as UW-Milwaukee Chancellor

    April 14, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Michael Lovell, former Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been recommended as that university’s next Chancellor. Lovell […]

  30. “Encore” UW President’s Summit to share best practices in teaching and learning

    April 11, 2011

    Madison, Wis. – Over 300 University of Wisconsin System faculty and staff will share best practices in teaching and learning at a two-day “encore” event this week. The UW System […]

  31. Regents’ discussions underscore importance of flexibilities and accountability

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

    April 8, 2011

    PLATTEVILLE – The University of Wisconsin System met or partially met its goals on 18 of 22 indicators used to track its higher education performance for 2010-11, the Board of […]

  32. UW System presents detailed report on Wisconsin Idea Partnership

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

    April 7, 2011

    PLATTEVILLE – Amid continued concerns about separating UW-Madison from the UW System, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly reiterated the advantages offered by the proposed Wisconsin Idea Partnership (WIP) at […]

  33. UW students to exhibit research in Capitol

    Hands-on work with professors enhances student success, improves scientific research

    April 5, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 150 University of Wisconsin System undergraduate students will fill the Capitol Rotunda this week to share their original research with legislators and other state leaders. The […]

  34. Message to all UW System Faculty, Staff, and Student Government Leaders

    State Budget and the Wisconsin Idea Partnership

    April 4, 2011

    To All UW System Faculty, Staff, and Student Government Leaders: As part of the biennial budget process, I testified before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance last Thursday, joined by […]

  35. Wachter recommended as UW-Superior Chancellor

    April 1, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Renée Wachter, Dean of the School of Business at Truman State University, has been recommended as the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Superior. UW System […]

  36. UW leaders praise campus capital investments

    March 16, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – The State Building Commission today approved Governor Scott Walker’s recommendations for the 2011-13 Capital Budget. The budget provides long-term investments in new University of Wisconsin System facilities […]

  37. “Wisconsin Idea Partnership” proposes flexibility for all campuses

    Facing $250 million in cuts, UW institutions need tools to sustain quality and access

    March 10, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – Faced with the challenge of trimming budgets by more than $250 million over the next two years, all University of Wisconsin System institutions need new managerial flexibilities […]

  38. Board of Regents shows strong support for Wisconsin Idea Partnership

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting News Summary

    March 10, 2011

    MADISON –The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Thursday endorsed a new proposal – the Wisconsin Idea Partnership – that would extend managerial flexibilities to all UW institutions […]

  39. UW-Milwaukee chancellor finalists named

    March 4, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-Milwaukee. A search and screen committee, chaired by Distinguished […]

  40. University of Wisconsin leaders assess budget impact

    Major financial challenges and restructuring would affect all 182,000 students

    March 1, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin leaders today responded to Governor Scott Walker’s proposed 2011-13 biennial budget, saying that $250 million in budget cuts for UW campuses will affect students, […]

  41. UW-Superior chancellor finalists named

    February 28, 2011

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

  42. Board holds special session to address proposed separation of UW-Madison from the System

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Special Meeting News Summary

    February 25, 2011

    MADISON –The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents convened in a special session Friday to discuss for the first time a new proposal that could provide UW-Madison with “public […]

  43. UW System reiterates need for increased flexibilities

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

    February 11, 2011

    MADISON – At Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, the University of Wisconsin System reiterated the vital need for the UW campuses to have increased management flexibilities that will allow more […]

  44. Message to all UW System Faculty and Staff Regarding Budget Repair Bill

    February 11, 2011

    UW Colleagues, Today, you received a message from Governor Scott Walker about the Budget Repair Bill he will introduce, addressing the State’s budget shortfall in FY 2010-11. Along with many […]

  45. “News from around the UW System”

    Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    February 11, 2011

    Speaking of news, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System… First, I’d like to remind the Board of a special event coming up – the “Civility […]

  46. Need-based aid key to keeping college affordable and accessible

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

    February 10, 2011

    MADISON – Contrary to popular perception, the average net price that students pay for college tuition and fees is actually less today than it was five or even 10 years […]

  47. UW System reiterates need for increased flexibilities

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting

    February 10, 2011

    MADISON – At Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, the University of Wisconsin System reiterated the vital need for the UW campuses to have increased management flexibilities that will allow more […]

  48. Need-based aid key to keeping college affordable and accessible

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting

    February 10, 2011

    MADISON – Contrary to popular perception, the average net price that students pay for college tuition and fees is actually less today than it was five or even 10 years […]

  49. Winners of Regents Diversity Awards announced

    February 8, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the third annual winners of its Regents Diversity Awards on February 11 in Madison. The awards program […]