News

  1. UW System statement on JFC budget action

    June 3, 2011

    The legislature’s Joint Finance Committee took action today on the University of Wisconsin System’s 2011-13 biennial budget, approving a $250-million reduction in state taxpayer support. At the same time, committee members preserved a unified UW System while providing all UW institutions with new leadership flexibilities in budgeting, financial management, personnel, and purchasing, as well as […]

  2. UW leaders reiterate united call for flexibility

    May 11, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System leaders from across the state today renewed their united call for new leadership flexibility in an . As the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance prepares to take up the UW System budget for 2011-13, the chancellors and deans joined UW System President Kevin P. Reilly in calling for statutory […]

  3. Regents to honor outstanding UW System teachers

    May 4, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor two professors and one academic department/program for their outstanding career achievements in teaching, when they bestow the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and academic staff on June 10. The 2011 recipients of the 19th annual Regents Teaching Excellence […]

  4. Lovell recommended as UW-Milwaukee Chancellor

    April 14, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Michael Lovell, former Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been recommended as that university’s next Chancellor. Lovell has served as Interim Chancellor since October 2010. University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly and a special committee of the UW System Board […]

  5. “Encore” UW President’s Summit to share best practices in teaching and learning

    April 11, 2011

    Madison, Wis. – Over 300 University of Wisconsin System faculty and staff will share best practices in teaching and learning at a two-day “encore” event this week. The UW System is holding its second annual President’s Summit on Excellence in Teaching and Learning on April 14 and 15 at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s […]

  6. Regents’ discussions underscore importance of flexibilities and accountability

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

    April 8, 2011

    PLATTEVILLE – The University of Wisconsin System met or partially met its goals on 18 of 22 indicators used to track its higher education performance for 2010-11, the Board of Directors was told Friday. “For our external stakeholders – including legislators, donors, and other people who care about our university’s performance – we offer a […]

  7. UW System presents detailed report on Wisconsin Idea Partnership

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

    April 7, 2011

    PLATTEVILLE – Amid continued concerns about separating UW-Madison from the UW System, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly reiterated the advantages offered by the proposed Wisconsin Idea Partnership (WIP) at a meeting Thursday of the Board of Regents, hosted by UW-Platteville. With the UW System facing a $250-million cut under the proposed 2011-13 biennial state […]

  8. UW students to exhibit research in Capitol

    Hands-on work with professors enhances student success, improves scientific research

    April 5, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 150 University of Wisconsin System undergraduate students will fill the Capitol Rotunda this week to share their original research with legislators and other state leaders. The eighth annual “Posters in the Rotunda” event takes place on Wednesday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., involving students and faculty advisers from […]

  9. Message to all UW System Faculty, Staff, and Student Government Leaders

    State Budget and the Wisconsin Idea Partnership

    April 4, 2011

    To All UW System Faculty, Staff, and Student Government Leaders: As part of the biennial budget process, I testified before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance last Thursday, joined by Chancellors from several institutions. In my remarks to the legislators, I stressed the significant challenges posed by  in reduced taxpayer support for UW institutions and […]

  10. Wachter recommended as UW-Superior Chancellor

    April 1, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Renée Wachter, Dean of the School of Business at Truman State University, has been recommended as the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Superior. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly and a special committee of the UW System Board of Regents announced their recommendation today.  Following action by the full board […]