News

  1. UW leaders praise campus capital investments

    March 16, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – The State Building Commission today approved Governor Scott Walker’s recommendations for the 2011-13 Capital Budget. The budget provides long-term investments in new University of Wisconsin System facilities that will enhance teaching, research, and student life across the state. “This is an excellent Capital Budget that represents a strong partnership between the UW […]

  2. “Wisconsin Idea Partnership” proposes flexibility for all campuses

    Facing $250 million in cuts, UW institutions need tools to sustain quality and access

    March 10, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – Faced with the challenge of trimming budgets by more than $250 million over the next two years, all University of Wisconsin System institutions need new managerial flexibilities to preserve educational quality and maintain broad college access. The UW Board of Regents today officially endorsed a new proposal – the Wisconsin Idea Partnership […]

  3. Board of Regents shows strong support for Wisconsin Idea Partnership

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting News Summary

    March 10, 2011

    MADISON –The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Thursday endorsed a new proposal – the Wisconsin Idea Partnership – that would extend managerial flexibilities to all UW institutions while maintaining a unified system. With the UW System facing a , System President Kevin P. Reilly told Regents that the new proposal provides Gov. […]

  4. UW-Milwaukee chancellor finalists named

    March 4, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-Milwaukee. A search and screen committee, chaired by Distinguished Professor Mark D. Schwartz from UW-Milwaukee’s Geography Department and current chair of UWM’s University Committee, recommended the slate of finalists to Reilly and a special […]

  5. University of Wisconsin leaders assess budget impact

    Major financial challenges and restructuring would affect all 182,000 students

    March 1, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin leaders today responded to Governor Scott Walker’s proposed 2011-13 biennial budget, saying that $250 million in budget cuts for UW campuses will affect students, faculty, staff, and local communities all across the state. UW System Institution Proposed GPR Cut UW-Madison                      $125 million (13% reduction) UW System Administration $4.8 million […]

  6. UW-Superior chancellor finalists named

    February 28, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-Superior. A 19-member search and screen committee, chaired by Professor Martha Einerson from the UW-Superior Department of Communicating Arts, recommended the slate of finalists to Reilly and a special committee of the UW System […]

  7. Board holds special session to address proposed separation of UW-Madison from the System

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Special Meeting News Summary

    February 25, 2011

    MADISON –The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents convened in a special session Friday to discuss for the first time a new proposal that could provide UW-Madison with “public authority” status. The proposed separation of UW-Madison from the UW System is expected to be included as part of Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011-13 budget plan […]

  8. UW System reiterates need for increased flexibilities

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

    February 11, 2011

    MADISON – At Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, the University of Wisconsin System reiterated the vital need for the UW campuses to have increased management flexibilities that will allow more efficient use of limited resources, and provide for campuses to respond nimbly to emerging needs. The renewed call for flexibilities came in advance of the […]

  9. Message to all UW System Faculty and Staff Regarding Budget Repair Bill

    February 11, 2011

    UW Colleagues, Today, you received a message from Governor Scott Walker about the Budget Repair Bill he will introduce, addressing the State’s budget shortfall in FY 2010-11. Along with many other significant provisions, the bill will include a number of changes to fringe benefits provided to State and UW employees. These proposed changes to health […]

  10. “News from around the UW System”

    Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    February 11, 2011

    Speaking of news, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System… First, I’d like to remind the Board of a special event coming up – the “Civility in Everyday Life Workshop.”  UW-Oshkosh is preparing to host this special UW System conference on Feb. 24 and 25.  Our thanks to Chancellor Rick Wells […]