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March 5, 2009

Recipients of first Regents Diversity Awards honored MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents gathered for a one-day meeting on Thursday, devoting most of the session to broad discussions about two issues – the proposed 2009-11 biennial state budget and next steps in the UW System’s work on equity, diversity, and inclusion. […]

March 2, 2009

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will meet this week to discuss the 2009-11 State Budget and its impact on UW campuses. At this early stage of the budget process, most of the discussion will be for informational purposes only. However, the Board must take action on general budget allocation […]

February 20, 2009

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is inviting public comment on recommended changes to university rules regarding student conduct and conduct on university property. The public hearing will be at UW-Milwaukee on Thursday, March 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 280 of the Zelazo Center, 2419 E. Kenwood […]

February 6, 2009

MADISON – In a time of uncertain budget prospects, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly reiterated the university’s intent to stand by the goals spelled out in the Growth Agenda for Wisconsin. “We are convinced that this is the right path for our State, and we will continue working closely with the Governor and the […]

February 5, 2009

MADISON – The UW System Board of Regents began its Thursday meeting with a comprehensive progress report on the Growth Agenda Action Steps, derived one year ago from a strategic planning process. “There has been a tremendous amount of activity around these eleven Action Steps,” said UW System President Kevin P. Reilly. “We have made […]

December 4, 2008

Host campus UW-La Crosse highlights stories of student success LA CROSSE, Wis. – Campus climate assessments at five University of Wisconsin institutions indicate that most students, faculty, and staff are satisfied with the overall climate at their institutions, but any deficiencies must be addressed if the UW is to remain competitive, UW System President Kevin […]

October 3, 2008

As UW System takes steps to fine-tune its chancellor selection process, the key question is how to get the most accurate picture of each finalist. The Board of Regents took up that issue Friday, and discussed options including visits to finalists’ home campuses, using a “blended” search committee that involves Regents earlier in the search […]

October 2, 2008

STEVENS POINT, Wis.  – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is vitally connected to the future of central Wisconsin and the rest of the state, said UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell, in welcoming the UW System Board of Regents on campus Thursday. Outlining their vision of “Leading from the Center,” Bunnell said, “We are committed to […]

August 22, 2008

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved the biennial state budget request for 2009-2011 recommended by System President Kevin P. Reilly for its 26 campuses and its statewide UW-Extension. Under the request, the UW System will seek reinvestment from the state for continued support of its Growth Agenda for Wisconsin, designed […]

August 21, 2008

e University of Wisconsin System is seeking reinvestment from the state to help graduate more students, to create leading-edge jobs in Wisconsin, and to grow strong communities under its proposed biennial state budget request for 2009-2011. At a full Board of Regents meeting Thursday in Madison, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly recommended a budget […]