News

  1. 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 […]

  2. 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: […]

  3. 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 […]

  4. 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 […]

  5. Governor Walker and UW System Announce Revolutionary Online Degree Model

    June 19, 2012

    UW Flexible Degree will substantially lower tuition costs and personalize learning For more, see: http://uwc.edu/about/news/releases/governor-walker-and-uw-system-announce-revolutionary-online-degree-model

  6. UW System announces appointment to leverage the University’s economic development assets to drive job growth in Wisconsin

    June 18, 2012

    MADISON – David A. Brukardt has been named Associate Vice President for Economic Development for the University of Wisconsin System. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly announced the appointment today, following a national search.  In this new position, Brukardt will strengthen relationships between the university system and businesses statewide while also connecting researchers and others […]

  7. Regents look to the future with budget priorities, new leadership (day 2)

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

    June 8, 2012

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday looked ahead to its future, considering factors that will shape its 2013-15 biennial budget recommendations. Senior Vice President Michael Morgan provided Regents with an overview of the landscape in which they will act on the UW System’s biennial budget in August, stressing several […]

  8. Veterans Education Portal goes mobile

    June 8, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – Veterans now have access to higher education resources through their mobile devices. The University of Wisconsin System, University of Wisconsin-Extension, and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) released a smart phone–friendly version of the Veterans Education Portal (www.veterans.wisconsin.edu).  Veterans who want to take the first step toward completing their education will find […]

  9. UW System Board of Regents elects new leadership

    June 8, 2012

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Regent Brent Smith of La Crosse was elected the new President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today. Regent Michael J. Falbo of Franklin was elected to serve as Vice President of the Board. Smith, who has served as a Regent since 2004, has served as Vice President for […]

  10. “News from Around the UW System”

    June 8, 2012 - Report by President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    June 8, 2012

    At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System … On the UW-Madison campus, the Chazen Museum of Art expansion has received several major recognitions in recent months. The honors include In Business magazine’s Project of the Year Commercial Design Award, which cited the building’s aesthetics for patrons of the […]