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  1. Dr. Maria Gallo named new Chancellor of UW-River Falls

    Appointment takes effect July 15, 2021

    May 11, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Maria Gallo, President of Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pa., has been named the 20th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Gallo’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Gallo will assume the leadership post on July 15, 2021. […]

  2. UW System campuses preparing for return of precollege and youth programs this summer

    May 6, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System universities are preparing for the return of precollege and youth programs to campuses this summer with safety protocols in place and in consultation with local and state health authorities. After widespread cancellations of such programs in summer 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin’s public universities are re-introducing the programs […]

  3. Investment in UW System capital projects would increase STEM and health graduates, accelerate business growth in local communities

    May 4, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is seeking investment in campus infrastructure that would modernize classroom and lab space; lead to an increase in science, engineering, technology, mathematics (STEM) and health graduates; and accelerate business growth in local communities. Over the last 10 years, the number of UW System graduates in STEM and health programs […]

  4. UW-Madison wins federal Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Award

    April 22, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.— The U.S. Department of Education has named UW-Madison a 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee, University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today. The federal education department cited the university’s “deep legacy of environmental stewardship” and said it remains “a leader in environment- and sustainability-related research, education, […]

  5. UW System seeks to focus coordination of online education efforts

    April 9, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—Facing intense competition in online education, the University of Wisconsin System is planning more focused coordination of new and existing resources to capture more of the online education market. The effort will involve intensive research on program opportunities with the goal of accelerating the development of new online programs while enhancing marketing toward adult […]

  6. 2021 Regent Scholar Awards: UW System recognizes three professors for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship

    April 6, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System today announced three recipients of the 2021 Regent Scholar Awards. They will be honored at the next Board of Regents meeting April 8 via videoconference. The awards recognize UW System faculty for their extraordinary efforts in support of undergraduate research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. “This annual program provides prestigious, one-time […]

  7. Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2021

    Educators in Green Bay, La Crosse recognized with Regents’ top teaching award

    April 5, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The UW System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 29th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored at the next Regents meeting, April 9 via videoconference, along with the 28th annual recipients. Last year’s award ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW […]

  8. UW System announces extended tuition credit for students working at COVID-19 vaccination sites

    March 31, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced that the $500 tuition credit for eligible UW System nursing and pharmacy students working at COVID-19 vaccination sites is extended to May 22. The credit had been set to expire on March 31. President Thompson also announced students will be eligible for a new summer $500 tuition […]

  9. UW System President Tommy Thompson cites ties between UW, agriculture

    January 14, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today told farm owners, agriculture and dairy officials, and researchers that the System’s effort to add agriculture extension agents is another illustration of the renewed Wisconsin Idea. Thompson spoke to the 2021 Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic on the final day of its annual conference. It is Wisconsin’s largest […]

  10. UW System President Thompson, Wisconsin comedian Berens urge continued use of free testing sites

    January 5, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens of The Manitowoc Minute are urging state residents to obtain a free COVID-19 test at one of the state’s rapid-results “surge testing” sites. Thompson challenged Berens to a smash-off in his latest “Smash COVID” video aimed at reminding UW System students and […]