News

  1. UW System’s new strategic framework will benefit Wisconsin (day 1 news summary)

    September 29, 2022

    EAU CLAIRE – The University of Wisconsin System is developing a forward-looking new strategic plan to address a key question: How can the UW System best meet the challenges facing Wisconsin? UW System President Jay Rothman told the Board of Regents Thursday the plan will be grounded on a central and unifying statement of purpose, […]

  2. UW-Platteville Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    September 27, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—Karen Walsh, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the UW System, today appointed a 13-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Platteville chancellor. Regent Cris Peterson will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Christina Curras, Professor and Department Chair, Civil and Environmental […]

  3. Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2022

    Awards honor staff at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, UW-River Falls for work supporting UW System mission

    September 26, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2022 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting, September 30. The […]

  4. Expanded scope of advising plays vital role in helping students succeed (day 2 news summary)

    August 19, 2022

    GREEN BAY, Wis. – As part of the University of Wisconsin System’s commitment to expanding the number of college graduates in the state, there is growing recognition that providing students with a range of support services is vital to their success. Student support services run the gamut from financial aid, academic planning, mental and behavioral […]

  5. Regents approve UW System biennial budget request that supports students, quality education (day 1 news summary)

    August 18, 2022

    GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today voted unanimously to approve UW System’s $262.6 million operating budget request for the 2023-25 biennium, which includes funding for the Wisconsin Tuition Promise. Wisconsin Tuition Promise is a new initiative slated to start in fall 2023 to ensure underserved Wisconsin students can […]

  6. UW System statements regarding UW-Madison Chancellor Emeritus Rebecca Blank

    July 11, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System issued these statements today after the announcement that UW-Madison Chancellor Emeritus Rebecca Blank has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer: “Becky has contributed enormously to the success of UW-Madison and the University of Wisconsin System. We are grateful to have benefited from her leadership at UW-Madison. She is […]

  7. Regents announce Academic Staff Excellence Awards for 2022

    Educators in Eau Claire, Milwaukee, and River Falls recognized for work to support student success

    June 6, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards at its next meeting in Milwaukee on June 10. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. “This year’s outstanding award […]

  8. Dr. Jennifer L. Mnookin named new chancellor of UW-Madison

    Appointment takes effect Aug. 4, 2022

    May 16, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Jennifer L. Mnookin, Dean of the School of Law and Ralph and Shirley Shapiro Professor of Law at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been named the 30th leader of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Mnookin’s appointment as chancellor, following a recommendation […]

  9. Regents honor recipients of awards for outstanding teaching in UW System (day 2 news summary)

    April 8, 2022

    STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today presented its 30th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. The awards recognize outstanding career achievements in teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. “This is a welcome reminder of what a treasure we have […]

  10. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approves liberal arts transfer degrees

    April 8, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved liberal arts transfer associate degrees at eight Wisconsin technical colleges that will guarantee that students can transfer credits to UW System universities. The associate degree approvals result from months of discussion between UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) academic experts and cover […]