News - July 2004

  1. Remarks by Kevin P. Reilly

    Board appoints Reilly as next University of Wisconsin System President

    July 29, 2004

    Thank you, Regent Marcovich, and thanks to all the Regents for the honor of serving as President of a public university system with one of the richest traditions in American higher education. I’m grateful for the confidence you have placed in my abilities and experience. I am eager to work with you in building on […]

  2. Regent committee recommends Kevin Reilly as next University of Wisconsin System president

    July 26, 2004

    MADISON — Kevin P. Reilly, chancellor and former provost of the University of Wisconsin-Extension, has been recommended as the next president of the University of Wisconsin System. The UW System Regent Selection Committee announced the recommendation of Reilly on Monday (July 26). The full board is expected to act on the recommendation this Thursday. “We […]

  3. Public input sought on ways to increase the number of baccalaureate degree holders in Wisconsin

    July 23, 2004

    MADISON — Recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Wisconsin lags behind neighboring states – and the national average – when it comes to baccalaureate degree holders.  The end result is a smaller pool of educated workers from which to choose and lower average earnings for state residents. Now, the committee charged with […]

  4. Regents announce finalists in UW System president search

    July 16, 2004

    MADISON — —University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents’ President Toby E. Marcovich announced the finalists for the position of President of the University of Wisconsin System today. An 18-member search-and-screen committee considered 32 candidates and recommended four to the regent selection committee, which Marcovich of Superior co-chairs with former Regent president Guy Gottschalk of […]