News

  1. Board holds special session to address proposed separation of UW-Madison from the System

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Special Meeting News Summary

    February 25, 2011

    MADISON –The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents convened in a special session Friday to discuss for the first time a new proposal that could provide UW-Madison with “public authority” status. The proposed separation of UW-Madison from the UW System is expected to be included as part of Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011-13 budget plan […]

  2. UW System reiterates need for increased flexibilities

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

    February 11, 2011

    MADISON – At Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, the University of Wisconsin System reiterated the vital need for the UW campuses to have increased management flexibilities that will allow more efficient use of limited resources, and provide for campuses to respond nimbly to emerging needs. The renewed call for flexibilities came in advance of the […]

  3. Need-based aid key to keeping college affordable and accessible

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

    February 10, 2011

    MADISON – Contrary to popular perception, the average net price that students pay for college tuition and fees is actually less today than it was five or even 10 years ago. However, that does not mean that college is necessarily more affordable for today’s college students, independent higher education analyst Sandy Baum told the University […]

  4. Need-based aid key to keeping college affordable and accessible

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting

    February 10, 2011

    MADISON – Contrary to popular perception, the average net price that students pay for college tuition and fees is actually less today than it was five or even 10 years ago. However, that does not mean that college is necessarily more affordable for today’s college students, independent higher education analyst Sandy Baum told the University […]

  5. Winners of Regents Diversity Awards announced

    February 8, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the third annual winners of its Regents Diversity Awards on February 11 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 […]

  6. Alumni satisfaction an endorsement of UW

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

    December 10, 2010

    MADISON – Eleven University of Wisconsin four-year campuses took part in a recent survey of young alumni that was conducted by the American Council on Education, and the UW System Board of Regents heard the results on Friday. “What I’m about to give you is complete and unambiguous good news,” said Terry Hartle, Senior Vice […]

  7. “News from around the UW System” – Remarks to the Board of Regents

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    December 9, 2010

    Plenty of positive things have been happening at our institutions, of course, and at this time, I’d like to share some other news from around the UW System… Starting right here at UW-Madison … I’m pleased to share the news that UW-Madison associate professor of soil science Teri Balser has been named the U.S. Professor […]

  8. UW-Madison’s ties with China growing

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

    December 9, 2010

    MADISON, Wis. –University of Wisconsin-Madison’s growing relationship with China promises benefits for students, the university, and the State of Wisconsin, Chancellor Biddy Martin told the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday. In building stronger ties with China, “We have multiple aims,” Martin said, including “improving the quality of the education we offer … by […]

  9. Governor-elect Walker calls on UW’s ‘innovation and creativity’

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents News Summary

    November 4, 2010

    MADISON –Wisconsin Governor-elect Scott Walker told the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Thursday that he will be calling on the “innovation and creativity” of UW to help the state face the serious challenges that lie ahead. “Great challenges bring great opportunities,” Walker said, appearing before the Board two days after his election […]

  10. Collaboration benefits higher education and business community

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

    October 8, 2010

    OSHKOSH – Two regional organizations from Northeast Wisconsin came before the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday to showcase the broad benefits of collaboration between higher education and the business community. The close partnership between New North, Inc., the Northeast Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance (NEW ERA), and UW-Oshkosh is promoting job growth, […]