News

  1. Need-based aid key to keeping college affordable and accessible

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

    February 10, 2011

    MADISON – Contrary to popular perception, the average net price that students pay for college tuition and fees is actually less today than it was five or even 10 years ago. However, that does not mean that college is necessarily more affordable for today’s college students, independent higher education analyst Sandy Baum told the University […]

  2. UW System reiterates need for increased flexibilities

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting

    February 10, 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 […]

  3. Need-based aid key to keeping college affordable and accessible

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting

    February 10, 2011

    MADISON – Contrary to popular perception, the average net price that students pay for college tuition and fees is actually less today than it was five or even 10 years ago. However, that does not mean that college is necessarily more affordable for today’s college students, independent higher education analyst Sandy Baum told the University […]

  4. Winners of Regents Diversity Awards announced

    February 8, 2011

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the third annual winners of its Regents Diversity Awards on February 11 in Madison. The awards program was established by the Board to recognize and support individuals and programs in the UW System that foster access and success in university life for […]

  5. Alumni satisfaction an endorsement of UW

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

    December 10, 2010

    MADISON – Eleven University of Wisconsin four-year campuses took part in a recent survey of young alumni that was conducted by the American Council on Education, and the UW System Board of Regents heard the results on Friday. “What I’m about to give you is complete and unambiguous good news,” said Terry Hartle, Senior Vice […]

  6. Survey shows young alumni are satisfied with UW experience

    Graduates are well prepared, and they believe that college is worth the time and money

    December 10, 2010

    MADISON, Wis. – Young alumni think highly of their University of Wisconsin System alma maters, and most believe that college has prepared them with the knowledge and skills they need. Eleven of UW System’s four-year universities recently participated in a national survey of young alumni, ages 25-39, conducted by the American Council on Education (ACE). […]

  7. “News from around the UW System” – Remarks to the Board of Regents

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    December 9, 2010

    Plenty of positive things have been happening at our institutions, of course, and at this time, I’d like to share some other news from around the UW System… Starting right here at UW-Madison … I’m pleased to share the news that UW-Madison associate professor of soil science Teri Balser has been named the U.S. Professor […]

  8. UW-Madison’s ties with China growing

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

    December 9, 2010

    MADISON, Wis. –University of Wisconsin-Madison’s growing relationship with China promises benefits for students, the university, and the State of Wisconsin, Chancellor Biddy Martin told the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday. In building stronger ties with China, “We have multiple aims,” Martin said, including “improving the quality of the education we offer … by […]

  9. UW System enrollment reaches new high, nearing 182,000

    Public universities continue productivity gains while managing financial challenges

    December 6, 2010

    MADISON, Wis. – With almost 182,000 students at 26 campuses, the University of Wisconsin System set a new enrollment record this year, according to preliminary Fall 2010 data. For the academic year that began in September, UW System campuses reported 181,782 students – an increase of 2,873 over the previous year’s final enrollments, and an […]

  10. Joint Statement Regarding Civility

    November 23, 2010

    This fall, a number of our University of Wisconsin System campuses and surrounding communities have experienced incidents of violence and intolerance. Classmates, colleagues, and neighbors have been the targets of threatening graffiti, vandalism, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and physical assault. Some were evidently targeted because of prejudice against their particular race, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, […]