News

  1. Supporting student behavioral health a continuing priority in the UW System (news summary)

    October 8, 2020

    MADISON, Wis. – In a time of growing need, the University of Wisconsin System continues to focus on enhancing its services to support student behavioral health. “The topic continues to […]

  2. UW System biennial budget request meets state needs, renews commitment to Wisconsin Idea (news summary)

    August 20, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The Board of Regents unanimously approved today the University of Wisconsin System’s operating and capital budget requests for the 2021-2023 biennium. UW System President Tommy Thompson told the Board […]

  3. A Safe Return to Campus – August 2020

    August 20, 2020

    News Around the UW System Report to the Board of Regents Eau Claire Flight Plan Blugolds asked to stay safe, sign pledge to make Flight Plan fly The “Three Ws” […]

  4. Interim President Thompson forges ahead with plans for students’ return to campus in fall (news summary)

    July 9, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Tommy G. Thompson addressed his first meeting of the Board of Regents Thursday as interim President of the UW System and said getting students back on campus in a […]

  5. UW System Board of Regents leadership re-elected

    June 4, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today re-elected Andrew S. Petersen to another one-year term as president. The vote was unanimous. The Regents also re-elected Michael M. […]

  6. President Cross presents blueprint for strong, post-pandemic UW System (news summary)

    May 7, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—President Ray Cross presented the Board of Regents with a proposed blueprint for how the University of Wisconsin System should respond to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 […]

  7. 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 […]

  8. 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 […]

  9. 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 […]

  10. 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 […]