News

April 8, 2011

PLATTEVILLE – The University of Wisconsin System met or partially met its goals on 18 of 22 indicators used to track its higher education performance for 2010-11, the Board of Directors was told Friday. “For our external stakeholders – including legislators, donors, and other people who care about our university’s performance – we offer a […]

April 7, 2011

PLATTEVILLE – Amid continued concerns about separating UW-Madison from the UW System, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly reiterated the advantages offered by the proposed Wisconsin Idea Partnership (WIP) at a meeting Thursday of the Board of Regents, hosted by UW-Platteville. With the UW System facing a $250-million cut under the proposed 2011-13 biennial state […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]