News

  1. UW System tightening its belt, preserving commitment to educational quality and innovation

    November 26, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System is continuing to take steps to help address the state’s immediate financial crisis, while focusing resources on programs that are most relevant to student access and success. In October, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly implemented new approval processes for university hiring. Today, Reilly announced that UW […]

  2. UW-River Falls chancellor finalists named

    November 18, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced five finalists who are being considered for the position of chancellor at UW-River Falls. A 19-member search and screen committee, chaired by UW-River Falls Professor James Madsen, recommended the finalists to Reilly and a special committee of the UW System Board of […]

  3. University of Wisconsin System convenes conference promoting liberal education, a unifying mission for the 21st-century

    November 17, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – Teams from 14 University of Wisconsin System institutions will meet in Madison on Nov. 20-21, 2008, to discuss how best to educate students for 21st-century challenges.  Co-sponsored by the UW System Office of Academic Affairs and the System Advisory Group on the Liberal Arts, the conference will celebrate the UW System’s participation […]

  4. KnowHow2GOWisconsin to offer free test preparation

    November 14, 2008

    MADISON— Fall is the time of year when many college-bound teens get very anxious about taking the oft-dreaded SAT and ACT exams. To combat those fears, KnowHow2GOWisconsin now offers free online test preparation materials to Wisconsin students. The newly added Test Prep feature on the www.KnowHow2GOWisconsin.org website includes easy-to-use tutorials and interactive practice sessions designed […]

  5. UW-Parkside Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    November 11, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 19-member search and screen committee to help identify a new chancellor for UW-Parkside. UW-Parkside, one of UW System’s 11 comprehensive institutions, enrolls more than 5,000 students from 55 counties comprising the most diverse student population in the UW System.  Leading approximately […]

  6. Regents discuss recruitment and retention challenges, honor teaching excellence award winners

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting News Summary

    November 6, 2008

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents met for a one-day meeting on Nov. 6, with most of the session focusing on broad discussions about two strategic issues – academic workforce recruitment and retention challenges, and professional doctorates in the UW System. No action was taken on either item. Regents President Mark […]

  7. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers

    October 27, 2008

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor two professors and one academic department at its Nov. 6 meeting with the presentation of the Regents’ 16th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. It is the highest recognition bestowed on members of UW System’s faculty and academic staff for outstanding career achievements in teaching. […]

  8. Statement from University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly on Higher Education Day

    October 7, 2008

    “In celebrating Wisconsin’s third annual Higher Education Day, we take time to help students of all ages focus on their life goals, and ways that we can help them fulfill those dreams. “Now, more than ever, the vitality of our state, our citizens, and our communities is linked to the number of college degree holders […]

  9. KnowHow2GO Wisconsin and EdVest partner for student video contest

    October 7, 2008

    MADISON— KnowHow2GO Wisconsin and EdVest announced today they have partnered to sponsor a video contest for Wisconsin students grades in 7-10 in honor of Higher Education Day. Students will dramatize in a short video of their creation one of KnowHow2GO’s “Four Steps” to college: Be a pain – Tell everyone you know that you’re going […]

  10. Regents aim to improve chancellor selection process

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

    October 3, 2008

    As UW System takes steps to fine-tune its chancellor selection process, the key question is how to get the most accurate picture of each finalist. The Board of Regents took up that issue Friday, and discussed options including visits to finalists’ home campuses, using a “blended” search committee that involves Regents earlier in the search […]