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

    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

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

    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, following a national search.  In this new position, Brukardt will strengthen relationships between the university system and businesses statewide while also connecting researchers and others […]

  3. 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

    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 Michael Morgan provided Regents with an overview of the landscape in which they will act on the UW System’s biennial budget in August, stressing several […]

  4. Veterans Education Portal goes mobile

    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) released a smart phone–friendly version of the Veterans Education Portal (www.veterans.wisconsin.edu).  Veterans who want to take the first step toward completing their education will find […]

  5. UW System Board of Regents elects new leadership

    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 was elected to serve as Vice President of the Board. Smith, who has served as a Regent since 2004, has served as Vice President for […]

  6. “News from Around the UW System”

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

    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 in recent months. The honors include In Business magazine’s Project of the Year Commercial Design Award, which cited the building’s aesthetics for patrons of the […]

  7. 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

    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 5.5% average tuition increase for resident undergraduates at the UW System’s four-year campuses. The same 5.5% tuition increase was also approved for the 13 freshman-sophomore […]

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

    Recommended 5.5% increase will offset a portion of funding reductions

    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 the face of ongoing state funding reductions, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly is recommending the 5.5 percent tuition increase for resident undergraduate students that […]