News

  1. UW-Stevens Point delivers programs to serve central Wisconsin, state

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

    October 2, 2008

    STEVENS POINT, Wis.  – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is vitally connected to the future of central Wisconsin and the rest of the state, said UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell, in welcoming the UW System Board of Regents on campus Thursday. Outlining their vision of “Leading from the Center,” Bunnell said, “We are committed to […]

  2. UW System Regents to focus on accountability

    September 30, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – When the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents meets in Stevens Point this week, the spotlight will be on accountability. In November 2007, the UW System announced that all 13 of its four-year campuses would participate in a national initiative to publish standardized performance data. Through new web-based College Portraits, UW […]

  3. Board of Regents Approve 2009-11 Biennial Budget Request

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

    August 22, 2008

    The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved the biennial state budget request for 2009-2011 recommended by System President Kevin P. Reilly for its 26 campuses and its statewide UW-Extension. Under the request, the UW System will seek reinvestment from the state for continued support of its Growth Agenda for Wisconsin, designed […]

  4. Board of Regents urges state to reinvest in public university system

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

    August 21, 2008

    e University of Wisconsin System is seeking reinvestment from the state to help graduate more students, to create leading-edge jobs in Wisconsin, and to grow strong communities under its proposed biennial state budget request for 2009-2011. At a full Board of Regents meeting Thursday in Madison, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly recommended a budget […]

  5. UW System Board of Regents to honor winners of 2008 Academic Staff Awards for Excellence

    August 18, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents will honor winners of the 2008 Academic Staff Awards for Excellence on August 22 in Madison. This is the highest recognition bestowed on members of the UW System’s academic staff. Recipients of this year’s individual awards are Kathleen Kelly Shanovich, a pediatric nurse practitioner at […]

  6. Regents to consider biennial budget request

    UW System’s “Growth Agenda for Wisconsin” continues to focus on more graduates, new jobs and stronger communities for the state

    August 14, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is scheduled to approve a biennial state budget request for 2009-2011 at next week’s meeting in Madison. After approval by the Regents, the budget will be submitted to the Department of Administration for consideration as part of Governor Jim Doyle’s 2009-11 Executive Budget, which […]

  7. Reilly names interim UW-Parkside Chancellor

    July 9, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly announced today that he will recommend Dr. Lane Earns as the Interim Chancellor for UW-Parkside. If approved by the UW System Board of Regents on August 22, Earns will step into the position on August 24, succeeding Chancellor Jack Keating, who has served as […]

  8. UW System reviews UW-Parkside Chancellor search

    July 1, 2008

    University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced that a detailed review of procedures used to recruit and screen candidates for the UW-Parkside Chancellor post is under way. Findings from that review will be used to improve future searches, including those at UW-Green Bay and UW-River Falls. Over the past four years, the […]

  9. Felner resigns UW-Parkside appointment

    June 24, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today accepted Dr. Robert Felner’s resignation as the next chancellor of UW-Parkside. Following a public national search, Felner was recommended as chancellor on May 22, and the UW System Board of Regents approved his appointment on June 5. Felner informed UW System leaders on […]

  10. UW System Executive Senior Vice President to Retire

    Reilly praises Dr. Donald J. Mash as a strong champion of higher education

    June 13, 2008

    Dr. Donald J. Mash will retire this month after a distinguished career in higher education spanning four decades.  For three years, Mash has served as the Executive Senior Vice President of the University of Wisconsin System.  Previously, Mash was chancellor of UW-Eau Claire. “Don has been a great leader and wonderful colleague,” said UW System […]