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UW System Presidential Search Committee named
July 9, 2021
Revised September 13, 2021, to reflect the addition of a committee member. MADISON, Wis.—Edmund Manydeeds III, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, today appointed a 21-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW System President. Current President Tommy Thompson has been serving in an interim role since July […]
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UW System awards $1 million in scholarships to 267 students
Awardees are first under new Regents Opportunity Scholarship
July 7, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that 267 UW System students will share $1 million in scholarships under the new Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship program. The program provides scholarships to underrepresented and deserving students in one of three phases of their higher education pursuit: prior to enrollment, while continuing studies, and […]
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Thompson announces new Vice President for Office of University Relations
Jeff Buhrandt succeeds Scott Neitzel, who resigns after playing a key role during a challenging year
July 6, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that he has named Jeff Buhrandt as Interim Vice President for University Relations, replacing Scott Neitzel who is resigning his position after helping guide UW System during the coronavirus pandemic. “Scott’s budget and management experience was key to helping me navigate the many challenges presented […]
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UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson resigns; former UW System leader Jim Henderson named interim
Chancellor cites health condition
June 17, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson has resigned, citing health concerns. Thompson appointed former UW System Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Jim Henderson as interim chancellor. “I am deeply saddened to learn of Dwight’s personal health challenges, and I thank him for his service […]
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UW Extended Campus, in partnership with UW System campuses, to launch five new online certificates this fall
Certificates offer skills training in high-demand fields: bioinformatics, data science, health care informatics, senior living, and sustainability and well-being
June 16, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—UW Extended Campus, in partnership with University of Wisconsin System campuses, will offer five new online certificates aligned with industry needs and high-growth occupations in September 2021. The new programs include graduate-level, semester-based certificates in Applied Bioinformatics, Data Science, Senior Living and Services Leadership, and Sustainability and Well-being; and an undergraduate-level certificate in Health […]
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Regents honor recipients of Academic Staff Excellence Awards (day 2 news summary)
June 4, 2021
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards for both 2021 and 2020. These awards acknowledge exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. Award recipients are selected for superior performance […]
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UW System Regents elect Edmund Manydeeds III as President and Karen Walsh as Vice President to one-year terms
June 4, 2021
MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday elected Regent Edmund Manydeeds III to a one-year term as president. Manydeeds, a graduate of UW-Superior and UW-Madison, succeeds Andrew S. Petersen, who has served as president since June 2019. The Regents also elected Regent Karen Walsh as vice president. “Regent President Manydeeds and […]
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Regents announce Academic Staff Excellence Awards for 2021
Educators in Madison, Oshkosh recognized for work to support student success
June 1, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. The 2021 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting, June 4 […]
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More than 1,000 nursing and pharmacy students receive tuition credit for providing vaccinations during pandemic
UW System extending program through summer
May 28, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—More than 1,000 nursing and pharmacy students across the University of Wisconsin System have provided COVID-19 vaccinations and earned a $500 tuition credit while also receiving valuable work experience, UW System President Tommy Thompson announced today. Thompson also reiterated that the UW System is offering a second vaccination credit opportunity throughout the summer, from […]
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Statement: UW System statements on state budget proposal
May 27, 2021
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “By not extending the $45 million annual budget reduction and by not further mandating a tuition freeze, the budget committee offers the UW System flexibility to develop talent, generate life-changing research and deliver the education students expect and families deserve. Besides […]