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UW System to expand supports for student mental, behavioral health
May 4, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is moving forward on initiatives to provide telehealth counseling, support, and intervention as an additional option to students seeking mental health services. Gov. Tony Evers has allocated $5 million in American Recovery Plan Act funds to provide UW System students additional access to mental health supports. The services are […]
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UW-Madison chancellor finalists named
April 27, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System interim President Michael J. Falbo announced today five finalists for the position of chancellor of UW-Madison, the System’s flagship university with 47,000 students and 24,000 faculty and staff. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by a 21-member Search and Screen Committee led by […]
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Statement from UW System Interim President Michael J. Falbo on Wisconsin Policy Forum report showing need for state investment in student financial aid
April 12, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo issued this statement today: “State support for its public universities here in Wisconsin has fallen from around 30 percent in 2002 to 18 percent today. While students and families are picking up more of the costs of education, student aid has also fallen behind. Declining […]
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University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approves liberal arts transfer degrees
April 8, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved liberal arts transfer associate degrees at eight Wisconsin technical colleges that will guarantee that students can transfer credits to UW System universities. The associate degree approvals result from months of discussion between UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) academic experts and cover […]
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Provost Tammy Evetovich named interim chancellor of UW-Platteville
Chancellor Dennis Shields to depart June 1
April 7, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo today named Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Tammy Evetovich as interim Chancellor of UW-Platteville. Evetovich will begin that position June 1. Evetovich replaces Dennis J. Shields, who is departing to become President of the Southern University System and Chancellor of Southern University and […]
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UW System to launch student free speech survey this week
April 5, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo announced today the UW System will launch the Student Perceptions of Campus Free Speech Survey on Thursday, April 7. The survey of students at the UW System’s 13 public universities aims to measure and analyze undergraduate students’ perception of free speech and freedom of expression […]
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2022 Regent Scholar Awards: UW System recognizes three professors for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship
April 5, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System today announced three recipients of the 2022 Regent Scholar Awards. They will be honored at the next Board of Regents meeting on April 7. The awards recognize UW System faculty for their extraordinary efforts in support of undergraduate research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. “These Regent Scholars illustrate the exemplary research, […]
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UW-Whitewater Provost John Chenoweth named interim chancellor
April 4, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo today announced that John Chenoweth will take over as interim chancellor of UW-Whitewater effective Tuesday, April 5. Chenoweth, the university’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, replaces Jim Henderson, who resigned as interim chancellor effective today. “This is an unexpected situation, but I am […]
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Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2022
Educators in Menomonie, Superior, and Kenosha recognized with Regents’ top teaching award
April 4, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 30th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored April 8 at the next Regents meeting. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. Each recipient is […]
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UW System bolsters youth protection on campuses
March 11, 2022
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a policy requiring all System universities to enhance their safety standards and protocols for protection of minors participating in university-sponsored events. He also announced the launch of a new youth activity database to document registration and compliance of youth activities. “Thousands of minors, especially during […]