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  1. 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 […]

  2. Provost Tammy Evetovich named interim chancellor of UW-Platteville

    Chancellor Dennis Shields to depart June 1

    April 7, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo today named Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Tammy Evetovich as interim Chancellor of UW-Platteville. Evetovich will begin that position June 1. Evetovich replaces Dennis J. Shields, who is departing to become President of the Southern University System and Chancellor of Southern University and […]

  3. UW System to launch student free speech survey this week

    April 5, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo announced today the UW System will launch the Student Perceptions of Campus Free Speech Survey on Thursday, April 7. The survey of students at the UW System’s 13 public universities aims to measure and analyze undergraduate students’ perception of free speech and freedom of expression […]

  4. 2022 Regent Scholar Awards: UW System recognizes three professors for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship

    April 5, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System today announced three recipients of the 2022 Regent Scholar Awards. They will be honored at the next Board of Regents meeting on April 7. The awards recognize UW System faculty for their extraordinary efforts in support of undergraduate research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. “These Regent Scholars illustrate the exemplary research, […]

  5. UW-Whitewater Provost John Chenoweth named interim chancellor

    April 4, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo today announced that John Chenoweth will take over as interim chancellor of UW-Whitewater effective Tuesday, April 5. Chenoweth, the university’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, replaces Jim Henderson, who resigned as interim chancellor effective today. “This is an unexpected situation, but I am […]

  6. Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2022

    Educators in Menomonie, Superior, and Kenosha recognized with Regents’ top teaching award

    April 4, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 30th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored April 8 at the next Regents meeting. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. Each recipient is […]

  7. UW System bolsters youth protection on campuses

    March 11, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a policy requiring all System universities to enhance their safety standards and protocols for protection of minors participating in university-sponsored events. He also announced the launch of a new youth activity database to document registration and compliance of youth activities. “Thousands of minors, especially during […]

  8. UW System’s Research in the Rotunda returns to Capitol March 9

    Dozens of undergraduate students from Wisconsin’s public universities will display and discuss their research findings at the Wisconsin Capitol; lawmakers and the public are invited to attend

    March 2, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – Outstanding undergraduate student researchers and their faculty advisers from across the University of Wisconsin System will showcase their work next week as Research in the Rotunda returns to the state Capitol. This year marks the 18th annual event, which takes place Wednesday, March 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the […]

  9. UW System moves to remove mask requirements

    February 16, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is working with university chancellors to begin removing current mandatory mask requirements on campus with the intent to withdraw them as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break. Thompson said widespread vaccination on university campuses and the rapidly decreasing prevalence of COVID-19 in campus […]

  10. UW System Board of Regents announces 2022 Diversity Awards

    Educators in Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Platteville recognized for work to support student success

    February 7, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 14th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 11 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient is awarded $7,500 […]