News

  1. UW System professors share insights on teaching excellence

    November 8, 2006

    MADISON —“- It would not be a problem if you already knew how to solve it.” It is the kind of statement that sends a signal to students:  This is no ordinary teacher. Two individuals and one academic department will be honored this week for such extraordinary approaches to exemplary teaching with the 2006 Teaching Excellence […]

  2. Gow recommended as next UW-La Crosse Chancellor

    November 3, 2006

    MADISON—Joe Gow, interim president of Nebraska Wesleyan University, has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly and the Board of Regents’ Special Committee for the UW-La Crosse Chancellor Search announced the recommendation on Friday (Nov. 3). The full Board of Regents will act on […]

  3. Giroux selected to lead UW System communications and external relations

    October 27, 2006

    MADISON—David F. Giroux, director of public information for the University of Wisconsin-Extension, has been named UW System executive director for communications and external relations. The selection was announced today by UW System President Kevin P. Reilly. “Dave brings to this position an abundance of experience from the non-profit and for-profit sectors, as well as his […]

  4. Finalists named in UW-La Crosse chancellor search

    October 20, 2006

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the names of the finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-La Crosse. The names have been forwarded to the Board of Regents’ Special Committee for the UW-La Crosse Chancellor Search, which will interview the finalists in Madison on Nov. 1. The committee […]

  5. Four University of Wisconsin System professors receive Alliant Energy’s Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards

    October 20, 2006

    MADISON — Four University of Wisconsin System professors whose commitment to student success stretches far beyond the classroom have earned the 2006 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. The annual honors go to four outstanding teachers from UW System campuses located within the Alliant service area. This year ’s recipients are: Thomas Klubertanz, professor […]

  6. UW System committed to responsible employment policies

    October 13, 2006

    MADISON— The University of Wisconsin System will address recommendations in a Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) report as it continues to strengthen policies on the employment of its 42,000 faculty, staff and student workers. The LAB report was issued Friday (Oct. 13). UW System President Kevin P. Reilly said that the university remains committed to strengthening […]

  7. Leading the way: Communities look to UW-Platteville

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

    October 6, 2006

    PLATTEVILLE – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville provides a wealth of economic and community support for Southwest Wisconsin, the Board of Regents learned Friday. In a presentation by a number of campus and Platteville-area officials, Regents heard how the campus’s students, faculty and staff contribute to the well-being of the region. UW-Platteville Chancellor David Markee outlined […]

  8. UW-Platteville: ‘An eye on the future’

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

    October 5, 2006

    PLATTEVILLE — University of Wisconsin-Platteville chancellor David Markee on Thursday welcomed the UW System Board of Regents to the campus for its October meeting and presented the board with an overview of campus life, both past and present. “We believe we are strategically focused, with an eye on the future needs of our students and […]

  9. Marrett to lead U.S. education efforts at National Science Foundation

    September 22, 2006

    Madison — The University of Wisconsin System’s chief academic officer has been named assistant director of Education and Human Resources at the National Science Foundation (NSF), UW System President Kevin P. Reilly announced Friday. Cora B. Marrett, UW System senior vice president for academic affairs, will lead the NSF’s mission to achieve excellence in U.S. […]

  10. Statement on Measuring Up 2006 Report

    Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    September 6, 2006

    “This year’s Measuring Up report confirms what I’ve been saying since I became president of the UW System, namely that we have many reasons to be proud of higher education in Wisconsin, as evidenced by the fact that of the five categories where grades were given, Wisconsin got an A or B in four of […]