News

  1. Dairy Innovation Hub to harness expertise of UW System’s three agricultural programs (day 1 news summary)

    October 10, 2019

    SUPERIOR, Wis. – From improving human nutrition to assuring clean water to growing the farm economy while caring for animals, the Dairy Innovation Hub will harness the intellectual and creative power of three University of Wisconsin institutions to address the most complex challenges facing the state’s dairy industry, the UW System Board of Regents heard […]

  2. UW System Board of Regents approves resolution recognizing UW-Superior freshwater research

    Lake Superior Research Institute helping Wisconsin become Silicon Valley of Water

    October 10, 2019

    SUPERIOR, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved a resolution of appreciation recognizing the outstanding research conducted by UW-Superior’s Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) and Great Waters Research Collaborative. The Research Institute and the Collaborative, a partnership of LSRI and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, seek to find innovative […]

  3. UW Dairy Innovation Hub seeks solutions to challenges facing Wisconsin dairy industry

    Agriculture deans to address Board of Regents on Thursday at UW-Superior

    October 9, 2019

    MADISON, Wis.—From improving human nutrition to assuring clean water to growing the farm economy while caring for animals, the Dairy Innovation Hub will harness the intellectual and creative power of three University of Wisconsin institutions to address the most complex challenges facing the state’s dairy industry. The Legislature allocated $8.8 million for the Dairy Hub […]

  4. UW System promotes student success, drives Wisconsin economy

    By Andrew S. Petersen, President, Board of Regents, University of Wisconsin System

    July 15, 2019

    As the newly elected president of the Board of Regents, here’s my pledge: I will continue to be a tenacious advocate for the University of Wisconsin System. The UW System is Wisconsin’s economic driver, and the best investment our taxpayers can make. We are returning 23 dollars for every dollar invested in us. We are […]

  5. Regent President Petersen calls for campaign to showcase UW System value (day 2 news summary)

    July 12, 2019

    MADISON, Wis. – Andrew (Drew) S. Petersen, the new President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, announced Friday the launch of an aggressive, statewide campaign to spotlight and showcase the value for students, families and taxpayers that is provided by every institution of the University of Wisconsin System. “Starting in September, we […]

  6. News Around the UW System – July 2019

    July 12, 2019

    Report to the Board of Regents UW-Oshkosh art students in a digital fabrication class recently gained real-world professional experience working with one of the community’s most prestigious employers, Oshkosh Defense. The students created innovative designs for the company’s new People First Recognition Awards Program. Final designs will be manufactured for a fall award ceremony. More […]

  7. Regents approve UW System annual budget (day 1 news summary)

    July 11, 2019

    MADISON, Wis.–The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously voted to approve a $6.382 billion annual operating budget for 2019-20 at its meeting Thursday in Madison. In introducing the budget, UW System President Ray Cross reiterated the need to use every dollar wisely and in ways that serve students, faculty, and campus communities. Cross […]

  8. UW System reviewing student behavioral health services

    Recommendations to be made in early 2020

    July 11, 2019

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced Thursday that it is assessing student behavioral health needs and existing services at its 13 universities with an eye toward recommending additional approaches early next year. Three System work groups led by six senior student affairs officers will make the recommendations. “With a wealth of expertise on campus, […]

  9. UW System empowers small business innovation

    July 11, 2019

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System empowers innovation in all corners of the state. In the last five years, the UW System’s network of Small Business Development Centers helped companies obtain $405.7 million in loans and investment, supported 66,737 jobs, and helped launch 1,225 new businesses. “We create supportive environments for local businesses where innovation […]

  10. Regents honors winners of 2019 Academic Staff Excellence Awards (day 2 news summary)

    June 7, 2019

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards at its meeting today. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. The 2019 recipients include two individuals and one […]