News

  1. Winners of Regents’ Diversity Awards announced

    January 31, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the sixth annual winners of its Regents’ Diversity Awards on Feb. 7 in Madison. The awards program was established by the Board to recognize and support individuals and programs in the UW System that foster access and success in university life for […]

  2. Regents pay tribute to outgoing president

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

    December 6, 2013

    MADISON – In his final meeting with the Board of Regents, University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly urged his colleagues to remember the purpose and mission that define the University. “We in the University of Wisconsin are charged with developing in our students intellectual, cultural, and humane sensitivities, and scientific, professional, and technological […]

  3. Governor encourages Regents to build on strong partnerships

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

    December 5, 2013

    MADISON – Addressing the full Board of Regents on Thursday, Governor Scott Walker praised the University of Wisconsin System for its innovative and relevant contributions to economic and workforce development in the state. “Our University of Wisconsin campuses are some of the leading catalysts for economic growth and prosperity in the region and in the […]

  4. Regents reaffirm commitment to competitive compensation

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

    October 11, 2013

    SOMERS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously approved adjustments to the salary ranges for top UW leaders at its meeting Friday at UW-Parkside. “All of these decisions – the revised policy, the broader ranges, and the individual adjustments – are consistent with this Board’s commitment to competitive compensation for all […]

  5. UW System Regents review compensation policy, adjust some salaries

    October 10, 2013

    SOMERS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents today reviewed a new policy on Executive Salary Structure and approved salary adjustments for some senior academic leaders. The actions are part of the Board’s ongoing effort to address competitive compensation challenges across the UW System. State statutes require that Regents establish market-based salary ranges […]

  6. Regents adjust chancellors’ compensation to maintain UW’s competitiveness

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

    October 10, 2013

    SOMERS, Wis.– Acknowledging the need to maintain competitiveness in recruiting and retaining senior academic leaders, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents reviewed a new policy on Executive Salary Structure and approved salary adjustments for some senior academic leaders. State statutes require that Regents establish market-based salary ranges for the UW System President and Senior […]

  7. Regents debate UW System cash reserve policies

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

    September 6, 2013

    Madison, Wis. – In their first review of a draft policy on program revenue balances and reserves, members of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents raised concerns about proposed thresholds and legislative perceptions. In a joint meeting of the Business and Finance Committee and the Audit Committee, David Miller, Senior Vice President for […]

  8. Regents, legislators discuss common ground in state’s public higher education

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

    September 5, 2013

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents reached out to legislators Thursday to find common ground regarding the state’s public higher education. “We need to ‘reboot’ the longstanding partnership between Wisconsin and its public universities,” Regent President Michael Falbo said, in his opening remarks at the conference held on the UW-Madison campus. […]

  9. CEO tells Regents that Universities are “stunning advantages” for growth in global economy

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

    July 12, 2013

    MADISON – The main problem facing the United States is that it’s not growing rapidly enough, Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO of GE, told the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Friday. “Everybody in the world is moving fast. If we’re not moving fast, we’re going to fall behind,” Immelt said. “That’s why we […]

  10. Board of Regents freezes tuition for all UW students

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

    July 11, 2013

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously voted Thursday to freeze resident undergraduate tuition at the 2012-13 levels, in accordance with the state’s biennial budget. The Regents went one step further, voting to also freeze tuition for all graduate students and non-resident undergraduates. The decision will keep UW’s price competitive and […]