News - June 2011
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Regents discuss budget challenges, flexibilities, and UWMs 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]