News

  1. 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 […]

  2. “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 […]

  3. 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 […]

  4. 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 […]

  5. 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 […]

  6. “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 […]

  7. University of Wisconsin System’s budget request will help the university boost economic growth in the state

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

    August 23, 2012

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System is seeking reinvestment from the State to help power its contribution to workforce development and economic growth. Noting that Wisconsin’s fiscal condition has begun showing signs of improvement and state revenues should be stronger, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly reiterated to the Board of Regents Thursday that […]

  8. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers

    August 21, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor two professors and one academic program for their outstanding achievements in teaching, when they bestow the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and academic staff on Aug. 24. The 2012 recipients of the 20th annual Regents Teaching Excellence Awards are: […]

  9. Regents to discuss annual accountability reports and biennial budget request

    August 20, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will review the System’s annual performance and discuss funding needs for the 2013-15 budget cycle at Thursday’s meeting in Madison. This will mark System’s 18th annual accountability report, addressing a broad range of performance measures. Regents will also review two new accountability reports that […]

  10. UW System statement: WTCS President Dan Clancy announces retirement

    July 3, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Technical College System President Dan Clancy announced on Monday that he will step down in September 2012. University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly praised Clancy for his many accomplishments over the years. “President Clancy has been a terrific partner to work with. He’s a person of high integrity and […]