News

  1. UW System Statement on Governor Walker’s 2013-15 Biennial Budget

    February 20, 2013

    MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Scott Walker today released his proposed 2013-15 biennial state budget, which calls for more than $181 million in new taxpayer investments in the University of Wisconsin System. Major Budget Provisions Biennial GPR Incentive Grant Fund for new UW initiatives that boost economic development and workforce development $20 million Startup funding to […]

  2. UW-Eau Claire chancellor finalists named

    February 15, 2013

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-Eau Claire. A 21-member search and screen committee, chaired by Dr. Rama Yelkur, UW-Eau Claire professor of marketing and coordinator of international business programs, recommended the slate of finalists to Reilly and a special […]

  3. “News from Around the UW System”

    February 8, 2013 Report by President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    February 8, 2013

    At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System… UW-Stout’s property management undergraduate degree program has received a $1-million donation from the owner of a major U.S. property management company. Dean Weidner, founder and owner of Weidner Apartment Homes of Kirkland, Wash., made the donation to the Stout University Foundation […]

  4. National expert discusses transformation of American higher education

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

    February 8, 2013

    MADISON – American higher education is at a crossroads, a national expert told the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday, and that presents not only profound challenges but also significant opportunities for innovative and creative approaches. “We are experiencing tremendous financial pressures, and they’re coming from all directions … These financial issues […]

  5. UW System committed to maximizing success for all students

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

    February 7, 2013

    MADISON – Looking forward, the University of Wisconsin System has long-term ambitious goals to maximize student success at all UW institutions, but attention must be paid to the “vital signs” that track the university’s progress in meeting those goals, the UW System Board of Regents heard Thursday. Mark Nook, Senior Vice President for Academic and […]

  6. Finalists named in search for UW System administration and fiscal affairs leader

    February 1, 2013

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the names of the finalists for the position of Senior Vice President for Administration and Fiscal Affairs for the UW System. The finalists, who were identified through a national search process, will be interviewed in Madison on Feb. 14 and 15, 2013. The […]

  7. Winners of Regents’ Diversity Awards announced

    January 30, 2013

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the fifth annual winners of its Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 8 in Madison. The awards program was established by the Board to recognize and support individuals and programs in the UW System that foster access and success in university life for […]

  8. UW System statement regarding payments to ETF

    January 11, 2013

    Today, University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly charged his financial team and audit staff to immediately undertake a comprehensive review of the overpayments made to the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for UW employee health and retirement benefits. UW System staff discovered that the university had overpaid health and retirement benefits in the process […]

  9. UW System congratulates new WTCS president Morna Foy

    December 14, 2012

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly issued the following statement in response to Morna Foy being named the new president of the Wisconsin Technical College System: “At a time when there is growing demand for Wisconsin’s institutions of higher learning to help boost economic growth, Morna’s background and leadership capabilities will […]

  10. Rose Bowl coaching compensation approved

    December 11, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Director Barry Alvarez will receive additional compensation of $118,500 for taking on Rose Bowl coaching responsibilities, under a plan approved by the Executive Committee of the UW System Board of Regents today. The funds will come from former coach Bret Bielema’s $1-million contract buy-out, to be paid to […]