News

  1. Board of Regents reflect upon a year of successes and challenges

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents June Meeting Day Two News Summary

    June 6, 2008

    The Board of Regents began its second day by recognizing a number of departing leaders: Regent Emeritus Peggy Rosenzweig for five years of service on the Board of Regents; Non-traditional Student Regent Tom Shields for two years of service on the Board of Regents; UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz, who has announced that he will […]

  2. Regents appoint three UW System chancellors

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents June Meeting Day One News Summary

    June 5, 2008

    The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents began its meeting at UW-Milwaukee in closed session, formally appointing new chancellors at UW-Madison, UW-Parkside and UW-Whitewater, approving all terms of their employment. See the full UW System news release on these appointments. UW-Milwaukee poised to reinvigorate Milwaukee region The Regents began their public meeting with a […]

  3. UW-Madison faces challenges to world-renowned status, Regents hear

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

    December 7, 2007

    The underlying theme of today’s UW System Board of Regents meeting called attention to the growing competition for resources the UW System, UW-Madison in particular, is currently facing. Patrick Farrell, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW-Madison, presented the board with what he believed to be various factors that will form the future […]

  4. Seg Fee policy approved by UW System President

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

    December 6, 2007

    University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today accepted a new policy designed to protect segregated university fees and preserve a system where students and administrators share responsibility for distributing those funds. A committee of UW System students and administrators developed the policy, based on extensive research and broad public input. UW System President […]

  5. Regents Reflect on New State Budget, Offer Commitment to Meet Funding Expectations

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting Day Two News Summary

    November 9, 2007

    MADISON – The Regents began their second day with a report from Regent President Mark Bradley.  After Bradley recognized special guests from the Wisconsin Leadership Academy, comprised of faculty and staff from UW Colleges and UW-Extension, he offered recognition of Jesus Salas, and Salas’ contribution to the Regents, and to the Latino community. Bradley then […]

  6. Regents learn UW System is a leader in national voluntary accountability effort

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting Day One News Summary

    November 8, 2007

    At its November meeting, the Board of Regents learned more about the UW System’s participation in a new national program designed to provide greater, more uniform accountability information across all public universities and colleges. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Rebecca Martin told how, in 1993, the UW System became one of the first university […]

  7. Regents recognize student service learning efforts throughout the UW System

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

    October 5, 2007

    River Falls –With a resolution met by thunderous applause, the UW System Board of Regents lauded the university’s students for their thousands of hours of service they perform on an annual basis. Regent Colleene Thomas, who presented the resolution and has participated in many service learning efforts herself, said she knows the importance of the […]

  8. Regent resolution urges Legislature to invest in UW System

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

    October 4, 2007

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today urged state legislators to pass a budget that covers the university’s ongoing operating expenses. The Regents hope to avoid drastic cost-cutting measures in the Spring 2008 semester that may come if UW campuses don’t receive state funding soon. Regent President Mark Bradley […]

  9. UW Regents Urge Budget Action

    October 4, 2007

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today urged state legislators to pass a budget that covers the university’s ongoing operating expenses. The Regents hope to avoid drastic cost-cutting measures in the Spring 2008 semester that may come if UW campuses don’t receive state funding soon. Regent President Mark Bradley […]

  10. Outstanding UW System teachers receive awards from Regents

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

    September 7, 2007

    MADISON – In an effort to continue its recognition of the best educators in the UW System, the Board of Regents Friday (Sept. 7) honored two professors and an academic department for their work to give their students an educational experience like none other. The Board presented the 15th Annual Teaching Excellence Awards to: Diane […]