News - August 2013

  1. UW Regents work to find common ground with Legislators

    August 27, 2013

    MADISON, Wis. – Across the nation, institutions of higher education are experiencing significant change. Colleges and universities are embracing new board governance roles, managing state funding shortfalls, and working to maintain positive relationships with policymakers. These topics will be the focus of a special conference hosted by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents […]

  2. UW System presidential search committees named

    August 23, 2013

    MADISON, Wis. – Michael J. Falbo, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, today appointed an 18-member search and screen committee to help identify a successor to UW System President Kevin P. Reilly, who will step out of his leadership post in January 2014. Regent Vice President Regina Millner will chair the […]

  3. UW System statement on President Obama’s speech

    August 22, 2013

    Today, President Obama gave a major speech at the University of Buffalo on his plan to make college more affordable for middle-class American families. “We are very pleased that the President of the United States recognizes the innovative work being done with respect to the University of Wisconsin System’s new UW Flexible Option. “Innovative efforts […]