News

  1. Statement on Governor Doyle’s Budget Proposal

    Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    February 13, 2007

    “Governor Doyle’s proposed budget recognizes that investing in the University of Wisconsin System will mean a better economy for all Wisconsin taxpayers, and more college opportunities for Wisconsin’s kids and working adults. “This budget would enable us to invest in every part of the UW’s ‘Growth Agenda for Wisconsin.’ We carefully developed this plan to […]

  2. Regents approve admissions policy

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

    February 9, 2007

    Admissions process guarantees individual review for every applicant MADISON – College admissions processes at University of Wisconsin System campuses will follow a single, updated policy approved unanimously by the Board of Regents on Friday (Feb. 9). The policy states that academic achievements are the most important factors in admissions decisions. It preserves long-standing, minimum academic […]

  3. Four UW students to receive awards for leadership, academic achievement

    Award from Alliant Energy honors former CEO and Regent Erroll B. Davis, Jr.

    February 8, 2007

    MADISON ― Four University of Wisconsin System students who have excelled in the classroom, while serving as strong campus and community leaders, are the first to receive an achievement award that honors a former member of the UW System Board of Regents. The Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding scholarship and […]

  4. Regent committee approves updated admissions policy

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

    February 8, 2007

    MADISON — Every applicant who wants to be a student in the University of Wisconsin System will receive a comprehensive, individualized admissions review similar to those used by leading U.S. universities, including UW-Madison, if an updated policy is approved Friday by the full Board of Regents. “Every applicant deserves our consideration as a whole person,” […]

  5. Regents set to host Monday evening forum about UW admissions

    January 26, 2007

    MADISON— Five University of Wisconsin System campuses will host a Board of Regents educational forum on Monday to facilitate a dialogue about the system’s freshman admissions policy. The statewide educational forum will take place on Monday, Jan. 29, from 4–7 p.m. The session will be carried over videoconferencing networks to facilitate live interaction between residents […]

  6. Regents to host statewide forum about UW admissions

    Feedback on admissions policy welcomed through new UW website

    January 18, 2007

    MADISON— The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is tapping into statewide communications networks to facilitate a dialogue about freshman admissions policy.  The university launched a special website where people can review a draft policy and share comments. The Board in December 2006 postponed action on a system-wide policy that would update and clarify […]

  7. Faculty discipline rule changes advance to Legislature

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

    December 8, 2006

    New policy requires employee background checks MADISON—University of Wisconsin System campuses will have additional tools to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and resources following two actions by the Board of Regents on Friday (Dec. 8) to implement criminal background checks and recommend change in the faculty disciplinary process. New employees in […]

  8. Students, families to learn more about admissions to UW System

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

    December 7, 2006

    MADISON—Prospective students, their families, and other stakeholders will have the chance to learn more about the process of admission to University of Wisconsin System campuses in the coming weeks, following discussion by members of the Board of Regents on Thursday (Dec. 7). Members of the Board’s Education Committee decided to wait until a future meeting […]

  9. Regents honor educators with Teaching Excellence Awards

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

    November 10, 2006

    MADISON — Educators at three University of Wisconsin System campuses were honored Friday (Nov. 10) for their distinctive teaching and learning philosophies, and for their willingness to adapt and innovate in serving students. The Board of Regents distributed the 14th annual Teaching Excellence Awards to: John Koker, professor of mathematics, UW-Oshkosh; Kathryn Olson, associate professor […]

  10. UW partnerships serving Milwaukee’s public health needs

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

    November 9, 2006

    The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is actively working to fulfill a responsibility to meet public health needs in Milwaukee, members of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents learned at their meeting on Thursday (Nov. 9). Robert Golden, dean of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and a UW-Madison […]