News - June 2008

  1. Felner resigns UW-Parkside appointment

    June 24, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today accepted Dr. Robert Felner’s resignation as the next chancellor of UW-Parkside. Following a public national search, Felner was recommended as chancellor on May 22, and the UW System Board of Regents approved his appointment on June 5. Felner informed UW System leaders on […]

  2. UW System Executive Senior Vice President to Retire

    Reilly praises Dr. Donald J. Mash as a strong champion of higher education

    June 13, 2008

    Dr. Donald J. Mash will retire this month after a distinguished career in higher education spanning four decades.  For three years, Mash has served as the Executive Senior Vice President of the University of Wisconsin System.  Previously, Mash was chancellor of UW-Eau Claire. “Don has been a great leader and wonderful colleague,” said UW System […]

  3. Statement from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Wisconsin System regarding the Wisconsin G.I. Bill

    June 12, 2008

    The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Wisconsin System today renewed their longstanding commitment to state programs that provide Wisconsin’s veterans with valuable opportunities to earn a college degree. In 2005, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law the Wisconsin G.I. Bill, which provided partial tuition remission for Wisconsin veterans […]

  4. Board of Regents reflect upon a year of successes and challenges

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

    June 6, 2008

    The Board of Regents began its second day by recognizing a number of departing leaders: Regent Emeritus Peggy Rosenzweig for five years of service on the Board of Regents; Non-traditional Student Regent Tom Shields for two years of service on the Board of Regents; UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz, who has announced that he will […]

  5. Regents appoint three UW System chancellors

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents June Meeting Day One News Summary

    June 5, 2008

    The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents began its meeting at UW-Milwaukee in closed session, formally appointing new chancellors at UW-Madison, UW-Parkside and UW-Whitewater, approving all terms of their employment. See the full UW System news release on these appointments. UW-Milwaukee poised to reinvigorate Milwaukee region The Regents began their public meeting with a […]

  6. Regents appoint three UW System chancellors

    June 5, 2008

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today formally appointed new chancellors at UW-Madison, UW-Parkside and UW-Whitewater, approving all terms of their employment. UW System Board of Regents President Mark J. Bradley and UW System President Kevin P. Reilly acknowledged the tough challenges presented by a highly competitive national market for […]

  7. UW-River Falls chancellor search committee named

    June 4, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – With the successful conclusion of three simultaneous chancellor searches, the University of Wisconsin System now turns its attention to recruiting and hiring new leaders for UW-Green Bay and UW-River Falls. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 19-member search committee to help identify a new chancellor for UW-River Falls. Recently, […]

  8. UW-Green Bay chancellor search committee named

    June 4, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – With the successful conclusion of three simultaneous chancellor searches, the University of Wisconsin System now turns its attention to recruiting and hiring new leaders for UW-Green Bay and UW-River Falls. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 21-member search and screen committee to help identify the next chancellor for UW-Green […]

  9. Regents to set UW tuition on June 5

    Proposal extends tuition freeze at 13 UW Colleges and sets $265 annual increase for most students at four-year campuses

    June 3, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is scheduled to approve an annual operating budget and set tuition rates for the 2008-09 academic year at this week’s meeting in Milwaukee. The recommended tuition increases mirror those approved for the current academic year. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly will recommend an […]