News

  1. UW System and WiSys announce R&D project funding

    September 30, 2010

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System and the WiSys Technology Foundation announced today that six research and development projects with budgets totaling approximately $500,000 have been approved for funding through the Wisconsin Small Company Advancement Program (WiSCAP). WiSCAP projects are intended to connect the research and development needs of small companies in the state […]

  2. UW System receives Lumina Foundation grant to expand prior learning assessments for adult students

    September 29, 2010

    MADISON, Wis.— The University of Wisconsin System is expanding its Prior Learning Assessment programming, with the support of an $800,000, four-year grant from Lumina Foundation for Education. Prior Learning Assessment, which is already used in different forms across the UW System, measures the learning a student may have attained outside the classroom through corporate training, […]

  3. Stafford appointed as UW System’s general counsel

    September 13, 2010

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the appointment of Tomas L. Stafford as the System’s General Counsel. Stafford currently serves as Interim Deputy General Counsel, having worked as a UW System attorney for 10 years. He has represented the university before the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division and the U.S. Bankruptcy […]

  4. Lovell appointed interim UW-Milwaukee chancellor

    Engineering dean is prepared to provide steady leadership, oversee key projects

    September 10, 2010

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly announced today that Michael R. Lovell has agreed to serve as UW-Milwaukee’s Interim Chancellor. Lovell, Dean of the UWM’s College of Engineering and Applied Science since 2008, will step into the new role next month following the departure of Chancellor Carlos Santiago. After consulting […]

  5. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents August Meeting Day Two News Summary

    August 20, 2010

    MADISON, Wis.  – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored two professors and one academic department as winners of the Regents’ 18th annual Teaching Excellence Awards on Friday.  The awards are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its faculty and academic staff for outstanding career achievements in teaching. Regent Danae […]

  6. Board of Regents urges State investment in expanded research, more students

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents August Meeting Day One News Summary

    August 19, 2010

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System is seeking reinvestment from the state to help increase the number of college graduates in the state and to propel creation of more better-paying jobs. At a Board of Regents meeting Thursday in Madison, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly reiterated that the UW System is cognizant of […]

  7. UW System statement: Chancellor Santiago Leaving UWM

    Reilly praises research growth, continued access under Santiago’s leadership

    August 16, 2010

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago today announced his plans to leave the campus in October to become CEO of the Hispanic College Fund, a nonprofit organization in Washington, DC.  Santiago has served as UWM’s leader since July 2004, spearheading a renewed emphasis on the institution’s research mission. UW System President Kevin […]

  8. Regents to honor outstanding UW System teachers

    August 12, 2010

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has announced the recipients of the Regents’ 18th annual Teaching Excellence Awards.  On Aug. 20, two professors and one academic department will receive the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its faculty and academic staff for outstanding career achievements in teaching. The […]

  9. UW System Board developing biennial budget to move state forward

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Special Meeting News Summary

    July 23, 2010

    MADISON – The budget request being developed by the University of Wisconsin System for the 2011-13 biennium is designed to help the university pull the state out of the current recession, Senior Vice President Michael Morgan told the Board of Regents Friday. The UW System Board of Regents convened a special discussion-only meeting Friday to […]

  10. Morgan to lead UW administration and fiscal affairs

    June 11, 2010

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the appointment of Michael L. Morgan as the System’s Senior Vice President for Administration and Fiscal Affairs. With more than 20 years of public sector experience, Morgan has served as Secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Administration since 2007, after four years leading […]