News - December 2008

  1. Thomas K. Harden recommended as next UW-Green Bay chancellor

    December 23, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced that Dr. Thomas K. Harden, President of Clayton State University in Georgia, has been recommended as the next chancellor of UW-Green Bay. Reilly and the Board of Regents’ Special Committee for the UW-Green Bay Chancellor Search made the recommendation after interviewing finalists […]

  2. Van Galen recommended as next UW-River Falls chancellor

    December 19, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced that Dr. Dean Van Galen, Vice President for University Advancement at the University of West Florida (Pensacola, Fla.), has been recommended as the next Chancellor of UW-River Falls. Reilly and the Board of Regents Special Committee for the UW-River Falls Chancellor Search […]

  3. UW System graduates record number of degree holders while transfers remain high

    December 8, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – The UW System awarded more degrees than ever before in 2007-08 and saw a slight increase in the number of undergraduate transfer students over the previous two years, according to two recent reports published by the UW System Office of Policy Analysis and Research (OPAR). UW System Senior Vice President for Academic […]

  4. Regents commit to helping state with economic recovery, while maintaining educational mission

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

    December 5, 2008

    LA CROSSE, Wis. – As the UW System steps up to do its part in addressing the state’s current difficult economic situation, President Kevin P. Reilly reminded the Board of Regents and others on Friday that the university must at the same time not forget its overriding mission. “We must not overlook our overall mission, […]

  5. Board of Regents hear initial campus climate assessments

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

    December 4, 2008

    Host campus UW-La Crosse highlights stories of student success LA CROSSE, Wis. – Campus climate assessments at five University of Wisconsin institutions indicate that most students, faculty, and staff are satisfied with the overall climate at their institutions, but any deficiencies must be addressed if the UW is to remain competitive, UW System President Kevin […]

  6. Measuring Up underscores importance of Growth Agenda for Wisconsin

    December 3, 2008

    MADISON, Wis. – The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education today released its bi-annual report, Measuring Up 2008: The National Report Card on Higher Education. University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly praised the report for underscoring the need to support higher education in Wisconsin. “Educational attainment will be key to our […]