News

  1. UW-Eau Claire chancellor to lead Westminster College

    March 27, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich today announced that he has accepted a new position as president of Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. He plans to take office there in June 2012. “Chancellor Levin-Stankevich has been a strong leader for UW-Eau Claire, helping the institution develop a clear strategic […]

  2. Board of Regents’ Statement on second Chadima review

    March 16, 2012

    Retired Dane County Judge Patrick Fiedler submitted his latest report to University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor David Ward and to the UW System Board of Regents on Monday, March 12, 2012. “We appreciate the thorough investigations led by Judge Fiedler. The Regents have been well informed throughout this process, and we support the decisions of Chancellor […]

  3. UW System Board of Regents takes a close look at financial aid, new personnel systems

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting News Summary

    March 8, 2012

    Amid national concern about the rising debt load of students, presenters at a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents presentation on Thursday reiterated that meeting students’ financial aid requirements is essential to maintaining college affordability and access. Mark Nook, Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, told the Board that financial aid is also […]

  4. UW students to exhibit research in Capitol

    Hands-on work with professors enhances student success, improves scientific research

    March 1, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. — Over 200 University of Wisconsin System undergraduate students and their faculty advisers will fill the Capitol Rotunda next week to share their original research with legislators and other state leaders. The ninth annual “Posters in the Rotunda” event takes place on Wednesday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., involving students and faculty […]

  5. Regents recognize 4th annual Diversity Award winners

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

    February 10, 2012

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored the winners of the fourth annual Regents Diversity Awards on Friday. The awards program was established to recognize and support the outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion by people and programs at UW institutions. Regent Judy Crain, Green Bay, who chaired the selection committee, […]

  6. Regents discuss cost containment, educational attainment, and governance structures

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

    February 9, 2012

    MADISON – Amid growing calls nationwide to control the rising cost of a college education, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took a close look at the UW System’s historical track record of cost controls at its meeting Thursday. Three decades of data suggests that the UW System has been “a good steward […]

  7. Winners of Regents Diversity Awards announced

    February 1, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the fourth annual winners of its Regents Diversity Awards on February 10 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 announces grants to boost academic achievement in high-need schools

    January 12, 2012

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System today announced $1.1 million in grants to 13 educational partnerships. The selected projects aim to increase the academic achievement of pre-kindergarten (PK) through 12th-grade students in core subjects by enhancing teachers’ knowledge and skills. The UW System awards these competitive grants with funds from the U. S. Department […]

  9. H. Edwin Young, former chancellor, dies at 94

    January 3, 2012

    Read more: http://www.news.wisc.edu/20188

  10. Message from President Reilly on today’s Governor’s Executive Order

    December 19, 2011

    Dear Regents, Chancellors, and UW Colleagues, I want you to know that later this morning Governor Walker will issue an Executive Order requiring that all University of Wisconsin System employees report instances of child abuse or neglect to the police or to a local child protective services agency. I will be joining the Governor and the […]