News

  1. UW System institutions continue to serve students, Board meets virtually (news summary)

    April 2, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross told the Board of Regents today in a virtual meeting that the University’s commitment to the Wisconsin Idea of serving every corner […]

  2. UW System recognizes three professors as 2020 Regent Scholars honored for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship

    March 30, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announces the selection of three 2020 Regent Scholar recipients distinguished for their extraordinary efforts in support of undergraduate research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Prior to […]

  3. Regents recognize 12th annual Diversity Awards recipients (day 2 news summary)

    February 7, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored the recipients of the 12th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards today. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and […]

  4. News Around the UW System – February 2020

    February 7, 2020

    Report to the Board of Regents UW-Madison’s South Madison Partnership will soon have four times the space to support its growth as a community resource. Currently, more than 1,000 people […]

  5. UW System explores strategies to narrow achievement gaps (day 1 news summary)

    February 6, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The persistent achievement gap between white students and students of color is a significant national issue but also one that is especially profound in some parts of Wisconsin. It’s […]

  6. UW System reports to Regents on public records improvements

    February 6, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.— The University of Wisconsin System is continually seeking to improve public accountability and public records access. Today, the System’s Director of Compliance and Integrity together with the Public […]

  7. UW System Board of Regents announces 2020 Diversity Awards

    Educators in Milwaukee, Menomonie, and Madison recognized for work to support student success

    February 3, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 12th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 7 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. […]

  8. Statements on Gerald Whitburn’s resignation from the UW System Board of Regents

    January 23, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Gerald Whitburn has notified the Governor and the University of Wisconsin System of his immediate resignation from the UW System Board of Regents. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, UW System […]

  9. UW System puts focus on expanding college opportunities for nontraditional students (day 2 news summary)

    December 6, 2019

    WHITEWATER, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is expanding opportunities for adult learners. At today’s UW System Board of Regents meeting at UW-Whitewater, the Regents heard about the education options that […]

  10. News Around the UW System – December 2019

    December 6, 2019

    Report to the Board of Regents What started as a pen-pal project between UW-Whitewater students and 2nd graders in Beloit, Wis., has transformed into an award-winning mentorship program. The Little […]