News 2012

  1. UW System congratulates new WTCS president Morna Foy

    December 14, 2012

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly issued the following statement in response to Morna Foy being named the new president of the Wisconsin Technical College System: […]

  2. Rose Bowl coaching compensation approved

    December 11, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Director Barry Alvarez will receive additional compensation of $118,500 for taking on Rose Bowl coaching responsibilities, under a plan approved by the Executive […]

  3. “News from Around the UW System”

    December 7, 2012 - Report by President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    December 7, 2012

    At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System… Last month, UW System announced that UW-La Crosse will lead the development of a new “massive […]

  4. Board of Regents approve new personnel systems for UW

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

    December 7, 2012

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents officially voted Friday to approve two new university personnel systems that will give the Board administrative authority for all UW […]

  5. Regents recommend approval of new university personnel systems

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

    December 6, 2012

    MADISON – A University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents committee is recommending approval of new university personnel systems that will give the Board administrative authority for all UW System […]

  6. Higher education supports recommendations of Financial Aid Commission

    December 4, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System, the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU), the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) […]

  7. UW System unveils first Flexible Option degree programs

    Students will demonstrate competency based on variety of learning experiences

    November 28, 2012

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System announced today the first degree programs that will be offered under its innovative UW Flexible Option starting in Fall 2013. The UW […]

  8. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to develop math MOOC to boost college readiness and success

    November 13, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System officials today announced that UW-La Crosse will lead the development of a new “massive open online course” – MOOC – at the developmental […]

  9. Workforce gaps create new challenges for higher education – News Summary

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting News Summary

    November 8, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The economic purposes of higher education are both crucial and growing in American society, an expert on higher education and economic development told the University of Wisconsin […]

  10. John and Tashia Morgridge honored by Regents for their distinguished service to UW System

    November 7, 2012

    Madison, Wis. – The Board of Regents will honor John and Tashia Morgridge on Thursday with its inaugural Regents’ Award for Distinguished Service to the University of Wisconsin System. The […]

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

    October 15, 2012

    MADISON – The Alliant Energy Foundation and the University of Wisconsin System recognized the outstanding achievements of one UW System student and four UW System teachers at an Oct. 12 […]

  12. UW System Response to “Be Bold 2”

    October 9, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – Oct. 9, 2012 – Competitive Wisconsin, Inc. (CWI) today released a study of the state’s workforce needs, undertaken in partnership with ManpowerGroup. University of Wisconsin System President […]

  13. Regents get early look at Fall 2012 enrollments and graduation trends

    Multiple factors contribute to minor drop in system-wide enrollment

    October 5, 2012

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – Despite unsettled economic conditions and demographic trends that result in  declining numbers of high school graduates, the University of Wisconsin System sustained only a slight dip in […]

  14. “News from Around the UW System”

    October 5, 2012 - Report by President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    October 5, 2012

    At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System… The Wisconsin Library Association has named the Cofrin Library at UW-Green Bay the 2012 state library […]

  15. Regents discuss importance of athletics oversight, learn more about UW-Stout’s economic impact

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

    October 4, 2012

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents considered new expanded reporting procedures for athletics programs at UW System institutions, at the Board’s meeting Thursday at UW-Stout. […]

  16. UW-Madison chancellor search committee named

    September 24, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 25-member search and screen committee to help identify a successor to UW-Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward, […]

  17. Regents recognize 2012 winners of Teaching Excellence Awards

    August 24, 2012

    MADISON – 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 […]

  18. “News from Around the UW System”

    August 24, 2012 - Report by President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    August 24, 2012

    At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System … We can kick things off by noting that the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference – known […]

  19. University of Wisconsin System’s budget request will help the university boost economic growth in the state

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

    August 23, 2012

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System is seeking reinvestment from the State to help power its contribution to workforce development and economic growth. Noting that Wisconsin’s fiscal condition has […]

  20. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers

    August 21, 2012

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

  21. Regents to discuss annual accountability reports and biennial budget request

    August 20, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will review the System’s annual performance and discuss funding needs for the 2013-15 budget cycle at Thursday’s meeting in […]

  22. UW System statement: WTCS President Dan Clancy announces retirement

    July 3, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Technical College System President Dan Clancy announced on Monday that he will step down in September 2012. University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly praised […]

  23. Governor Walker and UW System Announce Revolutionary Online Degree Model

    June 19, 2012

    UW Flexible Degree will substantially lower tuition costs and personalize learning For more, see: http://uwc.edu/about/news/releases/governor-walker-and-uw-system-announce-revolutionary-online-degree-model

  24. UW System announces appointment to leverage the University’s economic development assets to drive job growth in Wisconsin

    June 18, 2012

    MADISON – David A. Brukardt has been named Associate Vice President for Economic Development for the University of Wisconsin System. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly announced the appointment today, […]

  25. Regents look to the future with budget priorities, new leadership (day 2)

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

    June 8, 2012

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday looked ahead to its future, considering factors that will shape its 2013-15 biennial budget recommendations. Senior Vice President […]

  26. Veterans Education Portal goes mobile

    June 8, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – Veterans now have access to higher education resources through their mobile devices. The University of Wisconsin System, University of Wisconsin-Extension, and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) […]

  27. UW System Board of Regents elects new leadership

    June 8, 2012

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Regent Brent Smith of La Crosse was elected the new President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today. Regent Michael J. Falbo of Franklin […]

  28. “News from Around the UW System”

    June 8, 2012 - Report by President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    June 8, 2012

    At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System … On the UW-Madison campus, the Chazen Museum of Art expansion has received several major recognitions […]

  29. Board approves 5.5% tuition increase to help maintain quality of UW education (day one news summary)

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

    June 7, 2012

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As part of approving a $5.9-billion annual operating budget, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, after long discussion, today approved by a 17-1 vote a […]

  30. UW Regents to take up annual budget, set tuition

    Recommended 5.5% increase will offset a portion of funding reductions

    June 4, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will review an operating budget and consider tuition rates for the 2012-13 academic year this week in Milwaukee. In […]

  31. Regents to honor winners of 2012 Academic Staff Awards for Excellence

    May 30, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Awards for Excellence June 7 in Milwaukee. This is the […]

  32. UW-Eau Claire chancellor search committee named

    May 18, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 21-member search and screen committee to help identify a successor to UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich, […]

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

    May 10, 2012

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

  34. Nook to lead UW System academic and student affairs

    May 1, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – Mark A. Nook has been named Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for the University of Wisconsin System. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly announced […]

  35. Bousquet appointed interim UW-Eau Claire chancellor

    April 18, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced that Gilles Bousquet (zheel boo-SKAY) has agreed to serve as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Interim Chancellor […]

  36. UW campuses “invaluable pipeline of technological expertise

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

    April 13, 2012

    SUPERIOR – As the University of Wisconsin System focuses more attention on the economic potential of research and development conducted by UW institutions, the Board of Regents heard several inspiring […]

  37. UW-Superior is building on Partnerships for Progress

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

    April 12, 2012

    SUPERIOR – “UW-Superior’s ‘Partnerships for Progress’ is a shining example of The Wisconsin Idea in action,” said Chancellor Renée Wachter, in welcoming UW System Board of Regents to the UW-Superior […]

  38. Finalists named in search for UW System academic and student affairs leader

    April 10, 2012

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the names of the finalists for the position of Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for […]

  39. UW-Eau Claire chancellor to lead Westminster College

    March 27, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich today announced that he has accepted a new position as president of Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. He […]

  40. Board of Regents’ Statement on second Chadima review

    March 16, 2012

    Retired Dane County Judge Patrick Fiedler submitted his latest report to University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor David Ward and to the UW System Board of Regents on Monday, March 12, 2012. […]

  41. UW System Board of Regents takes a close look at financial aid, new personnel systems

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting News Summary

    March 8, 2012

    Amid national concern about the rising debt load of students, presenters at a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents presentation on Thursday reiterated that meeting students’ financial aid requirements […]

  42. UW students to exhibit research in Capitol

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

    March 1, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. — Over 200 University of Wisconsin System undergraduate students and their faculty advisers will fill the Capitol Rotunda next week to share their original research with legislators and […]

  43. Regents recognize 4th annual Diversity Award winners

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

    February 10, 2012

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored the winners of the fourth annual Regents Diversity Awards on Friday. The awards program was established to recognize and […]

  44. Regents discuss cost containment, educational attainment, and governance structures

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

    February 9, 2012

    MADISON – Amid growing calls nationwide to control the rising cost of a college education, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took a close look at the UW […]

  45. Winners of Regents Diversity Awards announced

    February 1, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the fourth annual winners of its Regents Diversity Awards on February 10 in Madison. The awards program […]

  46. UW System announces grants to boost academic achievement in high-need schools

    January 12, 2012

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System today announced $1.1 million in grants to 13 educational partnerships. The selected projects aim to increase the academic achievement of pre-kindergarten (PK) through […]

  47. H. Edwin Young, former chancellor, dies at 94

    January 3, 2012

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