News
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President Rothman calls on UW System universities to be “marketplaces of ideas” (day 1 news summary)
February 9, 2023
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman told the Board of Regents today that the UW System’s recently released free speech survey reflects a key initiative of the strategic plan, a commitment to “foster civic engagement and serve the public good.” “We undertook the survey to determine the climate on our campuses […]
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UW System Board of Regents announces 2023 Diversity Awards
Educators at UW-Stout, UW-Madison, and UW-River Falls recognized for work to support student success
February 6, 2023
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 15th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 10 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient is awarded $7,500 […]
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Dairy Innovation Hub helps keep Wisconsin’s dairy community at global forefront (day 2 news summary)
December 9, 2022
MADISON – A dairy farmer, producer, graduate student, and faculty members joined together today to update the Board of Regents on the accomplishments of the University of Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub. “If someone wants to know about dairy, you come to Wisconsin,” said dairy farmer Andy Buttles, who owns a 1,200-cow dairy in Lancaster. “We […]
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Regents approve new five-year strategic plan for UW System (day 1 news summary)
December 8, 2022
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved the UW System’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. “The plan before you is premised on the fact that the status quo is not sustainable,” said UW System President Jay Rothman, in presenting the plan. “The UW System is positioned and has the responsibility to the […]
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President Rothman updates Regents on strategic planning, vision (news summary)
November 10, 2022
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today provided Regents with an update on the system’s new strategic plan that is currently under development. He reported that in consultation with the chancellors, a new major strategic objective focusing on the creation and dissemination of new knowledge – which ties closely to the […]
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Regents honor recipients of University Staff Excellence Awards (day 2 news summary)
September 30, 2022
EAU CLAIRE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the second annual University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. “We are honored to recognize two individuals and one program […]
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UW System’s new strategic framework will benefit Wisconsin (day 1 news summary)
September 29, 2022
EAU CLAIRE – The University of Wisconsin System is developing a forward-looking new strategic plan to address a key question: How can the UW System best meet the challenges facing Wisconsin? UW System President Jay Rothman told the Board of Regents Thursday the plan will be grounded on a central and unifying statement of purpose, […]
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UW-Platteville Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named
September 27, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—Karen Walsh, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the UW System, today appointed a 13-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Platteville chancellor. Regent Cris Peterson will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Christina Curras, Professor and Department Chair, Civil and Environmental […]
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Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2022
Awards honor staff at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, UW-River Falls for work supporting UW System mission
September 26, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2022 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting, September 30. The […]
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Expanded scope of advising plays vital role in helping students succeed (day 2 news summary)
August 19, 2022
GREEN BAY, Wis. – As part of the University of Wisconsin System’s commitment to expanding the number of college graduates in the state, there is growing recognition that providing students with a range of support services is vital to their success. Student support services run the gamut from financial aid, academic planning, mental and behavioral […]