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  1. Workforce gaps create new challenges for higher education – News Summary

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting News Summary

    November 8, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The economic purposes of higher education are both crucial and growing in American society, an expert on higher education and economic development told the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Thursday. “If higher education institutions don’t provide people with the skills required to get and keep a job, it’s pretty […]

  2. John and Tashia Morgridge honored by Regents for their distinguished service to UW System

    November 7, 2012

    Madison, Wis. – The Board of Regents will honor John and Tashia Morgridge on Thursday with its inaugural Regents’ Award for Distinguished Service to the University of Wisconsin System. The award will be presented at the Board’s regular meeting in Madison. The Morgridges, both UW-Madison alumni, will be recognized for their extraordinary commitment and dedication […]

  3. Alliant Energy Foundation and UW System recognize outstanding teachers and students

    October 15, 2012

    MADISON – The Alliant Energy Foundation and the University of Wisconsin System recognized the outstanding achievements of one UW System student and four UW System teachers at an Oct. 12 awards presentation in Madison. The Alliant Energy Foundation and the UW System presented a UW-Madison student with the 2012 Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Academic […]

  4. UW System Response to “Be Bold 2”

    October 9, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – Oct. 9, 2012 – Competitive Wisconsin, Inc. (CWI) today released a study of the state’s workforce needs, undertaken in partnership with ManpowerGroup. University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly released the following response to that study, “Be Bold 2: Growing Wisconsin’s Talent Pool.” “We appreciate Competitive Wisconsin’s strategic analysis of the […]

  5. Regents get early look at Fall 2012 enrollments and graduation trends

    Multiple factors contribute to minor drop in system-wide enrollment

    October 5, 2012

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – Despite unsettled economic conditions and demographic trends that result in  declining numbers of high school graduates, the University of Wisconsin System sustained only a slight dip in enrollment for Fall 2012, the Board of Regents heard Friday. Comparing preliminary fall enrollments to last year’s final numbers, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly […]

  6. “News from Around the UW System”

    October 5, 2012 - Report by President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    October 5, 2012

    At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System… The Wisconsin Library Association has named the Cofrin Library at UW-Green Bay the 2012 state library of the year. In making the announcement, the library association noted: “UW-Green Bay’s founding Chancellor, Edward Weidner, placed the Cofrin Library at the physical center […]

  7. Regents discuss importance of athletics oversight, learn more about UW-Stout’s economic impact

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

    October 4, 2012

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents considered new expanded reporting procedures for athletics programs at UW System institutions, at the Board’s meeting Thursday at UW-Stout. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly told Regents that it is a “strong priority” to uphold the integrity of UW’s athletics programs, “preserving public trust […]

  8. UW-Madison chancellor search committee named

    September 24, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 25-member search and screen committee to help identify a successor to UW-Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward, who has served since July 2011. Reilly appointed 13 UW-Madison faculty members, two academic staff members, two classified staff members, two students, and one campus […]

  9. Regents recognize 2012 winners of Teaching Excellence Awards

    August 24, 2012

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday honored two professors and one academic program for their outstanding career achievements in teaching, as they bestowed the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and academic staff. The 2012 recipients of the 20th annual Regents Teaching Excellence Awards are: Donald […]

  10. “News from Around the UW System”

    August 24, 2012 - Report by President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    August 24, 2012

    At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System … We can kick things off by noting that the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference – known as WIAC – will be celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Particularly at a time when the highest levels of college athletics seem to have […]