News

  1. Regents recognize student service learning efforts throughout the UW System

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

    October 5, 2007

    River Falls –With a resolution met by thunderous applause, the UW System Board of Regents lauded the university’s students for their thousands of hours of service they perform on an annual basis. Regent Colleene Thomas, who presented the resolution and has participated in many service learning efforts herself, said she knows the importance of the […]

  2. Regent resolution urges Legislature to invest in UW System

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

    October 4, 2007

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today urged state legislators to pass a budget that covers the university’s ongoing operating expenses. The Regents hope to avoid drastic cost-cutting measures in the Spring 2008 semester that may come if UW campuses don’t receive state funding soon. Regent President Mark Bradley […]

  3. UW Regents Urge Budget Action

    October 4, 2007

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today urged state legislators to pass a budget that covers the university’s ongoing operating expenses. The Regents hope to avoid drastic cost-cutting measures in the Spring 2008 semester that may come if UW campuses don’t receive state funding soon. Regent President Mark Bradley […]

  4. UW System will create common accountability standards in preparing future math and science teachers

    October 3, 2007

    The University of Wisconsin System, in partnership with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will receive $600,000 over the next three years to create common accountability measures in preparing future math and science teachers. Wisconsin’s grassroots Teacher Quality Assessment (TQA) Model project is designed to create reliable performance assessment tools used during […]

  5. Alliant Energy’s Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize outstanding instruction among UW System faculty

    October 1, 2007

    MADISON ― The University of Wisconsin System, in partnership with Alliant Energy, presented the 2007 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards to four of the university’s remarkable teaching faculty. The annual awards honor teachers from UW institutions within Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin service area who demonstrate commitment to student success both in their teaching and […]

  6. Outstanding UW System teachers receive awards from Regents

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

    September 7, 2007

    MADISON – In an effort to continue its recognition of the best educators in the UW System, the Board of Regents Friday (Sept. 7) honored two professors and an academic department for their work to give their students an educational experience like none other. The Board presented the 15th Annual Teaching Excellence Awards to: Diane […]

  7. Regents learn more about UW System’s strategic planning initiative

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

    September 6, 2007

    Members of the UW System Board of Regents heard from top university officials Thursday (Sept. 6) regarding an ambitious planning initiative to address how the UW System can use its resources to “advantage Wisconsin.” Regent President Mark Bradley opened the discussion by noting that the university has received a wealth of support for its proposed […]

  8. Statement on Tuition Cap

    Mark J. Bradley, President University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

    August 10, 2007

    The UW System Board of Regents passed a responsible operating budget for 2007-08 at its meeting on August 7.  In the midst of great uncertainty due to the state budget being undecided, and with no recommendation from the state on its share of the pay plan for faculty and staff, the Regents needed to put […]

  9. Regents enact lowest tuition increases in seven years

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents August Meeting News Summary

    August 7, 2007

    After extensive discussion involving UW System students, faculty, staff and administrators, the Board of Regents Tuesday (Aug. 7) approved the university’s 2007-08 operating budget with a 14 to 3 vote. Despite uncertainties about the level of state funding that will be available to the UW System when the state’s 2007-09 biennial budget is decided, UW […]

  10. Regents to set UW tuition on Aug. 7

    Proposal will include a tuition freeze at 13 two-year UW Colleges and a $251 annual increase for most four-year UW System campuses

    August 2, 2007

    MADISON, Wis. – Aug. 2, 2007 – Although major questions about state funding are still unanswered, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents must approve an annual operating budget and set tuition rates at a special meeting next Tuesday. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly will recommend a budget focused on affordability, educational access, […]