News

  1. Message to all faculty, staff, and students regarding budget lapse

    October 28, 2011

    Dear Faculty, Staff, and Student Colleagues, These are difficult economic times, and we face many challenges in our efforts to preserve broad access to a high-quality college education and continue groundbreaking research on behalf of Wisconsin citizens. I want to provide you with up-to-date information about the latest issues – new state budget reductions – […]

  2. Alliant Energy Foundation and UW System recognize outstanding teachers and students

    October 27, 2011

    MADISON – The Alliant Energy Foundation and the University of Wisconsin System recognized the outstanding achievements of two UW System students and four UW System teachers in an Oct. 21 awards presentation in Madison. The Alliant Energy Foundation and the UW System presented two students with the 2011 Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Academic Achievement […]

  3. UW System Statement about 2011-13 Budget Lapse

    October 18, 2011

    The UW System learned late on Friday (Oct. 14) that all of our colleges, universities, and extension networks could lose $46 million in state taxpayer support during fiscal year 2011-12, plus an additional $19.6 million next fiscal year. The 2011-13 State Budget provided for $174.3 million of “lapses” in state GPR funding, requiring state agencies […]

  4. Board of Regents considers redefining its roles and responsibilities

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

    October 7, 2011

    GREEN BAY – University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Michael Spector told the Board on Friday that it is timely to reconsider, and perhaps redefine, the role of the Board of Regents in the System. “Simply stated, what do we see as our core responsibilities, in light of present-day fiscal and other realities?  […]

  5. Regents learn about UW-Green Bay’’s “Deep Roots and Strong Wings”

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

    October 6, 2011

    GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has “deep roots and strong wings,” said Chancellor Thomas Harden, in welcoming the Board of Regents on campus Thursday. Those deep roots provide a “sense of belonging that can’t be disrupted, allow an individual to stand even during adversity, makes a secure environment for growth and learning, […]

  6. UW-Madison Interim Chancellor’s appointment extended

    October 4, 2011

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly announced today that he is extending UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward’s interim appointment to two years. “This is a great testament to Chancellor Ward’s leadership capabilities,” Reilly said. “He’s clearly made a very positive impression in a short amount of time.” Ward agreed in June to […]

  7. Board endorses UW System’’s plans for change

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents September Meeting News Summary

    September 8, 2011

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has unanimously approved broad organizational changes in the UW System, giving chancellors new leadership roles and altering the relationship between institutions and the System’s central administration. At Thursday’s meeting of the full Board, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly told Regents that the changes will […]

  8. Changes will make UW System more nimble

    New leadership roles for Chancellors, faster approval for degree programs

    September 2, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – Building on major new flexibilities provided in the state’s 2011-13 biennial budget, University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly is proposing significant organizational changes to the system’s central office and its relationship to the UW institutions. Reilly’s plan, which will be discussed at Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting, calls for UW […]

  9. Regents present Academic Staff Awards for Excellence

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents July Meeting, Day Two News Summary

    July 15, 2011

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday honored this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Awards for Excellence, the highest recognition bestowed on members of the UW System’s academic staff. The 2011 recipients are: Joseph Abhold, Director of Counseling Center, UW-Oshkosh; Alfonso Gutierrez, Director of the UW Radio Frequency Identification […]

  10. Board approves 5.5% tuition increase to help maintain quality education in face of budget cuts

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents July Meeting, Day One News Summary

    July 14, 2011

    MADISON – As part of approving a $5.6-billion annual operating budget, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved by an 11-4 vote a 5.5% average tuition increase for resident undergraduates at the UW System’s four-year campuses. The same 5.5% tuition increase was also approved for the 13 freshman-sophomore UW Colleges – the […]