Tag Universities of Wisconsin

Special University Committee meeting set for Friday

January 26, 2016

A special University Committee meeting to gather comment on the UW System Tenure Policy Task Force report is set for 10 a.m. Friday in Room 260 of Bascom Hall.

Tenure task force to meet Dec. 23

December 16, 2015

The UW System Tenure Policy Task Force will meet next week to discuss draft proposals regarding faculty layoff and post-tenure review policies.

UW System Regents, officials tour Waisman Center

December 15, 2015

UW System officials recently toured the Waisman Center, known for its groundbreaking work helping people with developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative disorders.

Faculty Senate approves tenure policy revisions

November 3, 2015

The Faculty Senate on Monday approved revisions to UW–Madison’s tenure policy in response to legislative changes to Wisconsin faculty employment protections.

Statement of Chancellor Rebecca Blank on UW System tenure process

October 30, 2015

Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued the following statement on Friday, Oct. 30: “As has been reported in the media, I expressed concerns in an Oct. 22…

Regents approve lifting cap on out-of-state students at UW–Madison

October 12, 2015

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted to waive the existing limit on the number of out-of-state students at UW–Madison. For four years starting next fall, the UW System’s flagship campus will be able to accept more out-of-state undergraduates – but must also assure that the incoming freshman class enrolls at least 3,600 Wisconsin residents, which would roughly maintain the university’s in-state averages in recent years.

UW System seeks statewide input on strategic plan

August 25, 2015

Catalyzing materials research across Wisconsin

July 10, 2015

Throughout the University of Wisconsin System, there is a wealth of materials expertise, equipment and research facilities - but connecting those resources across campuses and between academia and industry often depends on serendipity and informally built connections.

A message from UW System President Ray Cross on new UW System website & hotline for reporting waste, fraud, abuse

May 15, 2015

Changes intended to make official travel easier, more efficient

December 18, 2014

Changes are coming in January to the travel program for all University of Wisconsin System employees. The program changes are intended to ease travel booking, improve traveler safety and comfort, and achieve cost efficiency.

UW System libraries unite to improve user experience

December 11, 2014

Using library resources throughout the University of Wisconsin System is about to get easier. After nearly two years of intensive work, libraries around the system will migrate to a unified library services platform (LSP) in January.

UW–Madison tuition balance drops by 41 percent, UW System reports

October 6, 2014

In response to state legislative directives to reduce fund balances, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has lowered its tuition balance by 41 percent from 2013 to 2014, according to a new report.

Regents approve biennial budget proposal

August 21, 2014

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved the 2015-17 biennial budget proposal at a meeting at UW–Oshkosh.

Campus switchover to new IT network completed

July 15, 2014

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has transitioned to a new high-speed advanced research and education Internet network.

UW-Madison students to present research at State Capitol

March 10, 2014

Twelve University of Wisconsin–Madison students will present their undergraduate research at the 11th annual Posters in the Rotunda event Wednesday, March 12 at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

School of Nursing part of Nurses for Wisconsin Initiative

February 18, 2014

Four University of Wisconsin System nursing programs, including the UW–Madison School of Nursing, are offering new fellowship and loan forgiveness programs to encourage nurses to pursue doctoral degrees or postdoctoral training and assume nurse educator positions in Wisconsin.

Greetings from UW System President Ray Cross

February 17, 2014

Today is my first day on the job as president of the University of Wisconsin System. As I told the Regents earlier this month at their February board meeting, I am overwhelmed by everyone’s kind reception. I am truly pleased and humbled to have been selected for this position, and I do not take the responsibility or trust placed in me lightly (although I hope you find that I do take myself lightly).

Chancellor Blank, other leaders showcase campus for regents

February 11, 2014

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank presented the full Board with an overview of the state of the university in the first meeting hosted by the campus since she took over leadership in July.

PEOPLE program honored with Regents’ Diversity Award

February 4, 2014

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) program is the recipient of the sixth annual Regents' Diversity Award for team excellence, presented by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.

Raymond W. Cross appointed UW System president

January 9, 2014

Raymond W. (Ray) Cross, chancellor of University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension, has been appointed as the next president of the University of Wisconsin System.