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Sims, Paredes to take on new diversity responsibilities

July 31, 2013

As Damon Williams departs from his position as the University of Wisconsin–Madison's chief diversity officer, two campus figures involved in efforts to create a more inclusive university will help guide its diversity initiatives over the next year.

Norsetter retires after distinguished federal relations career

July 19, 2013

Rhonda Norsetter arrived on the UW–Madison campus as a student in 1964. Nearly 50 years later, she leaves as one of the most respected federal relations officers in American higher education.

Heather Daniels selected as secretary of the academic staff

July 18, 2013

With a long history of both committee work and administrative coordination, Heather Daniels will draw on a wealth of experience as she becomes the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s secretary of the academic staff.

Two new grants help Odyssey Project expand

July 15, 2013

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Odyssey Project has received two major grants that will support a new program, "Odyssey Bridges," aimed at providing expanded services to help more low income adults complete college degrees.

Vice provost Damon Williams to leave UW

July 1, 2013

Damon A. Williams, UW–Madison's vice provost and chief diversity officer, has announced that he will leave the university on August 2.

Governor spares journalism center, approves delay in HR Design

June 30, 2013

Gov. Scott Walker signed the 2013-15 state budget bill today (June 30, 2013), putting into law a spending plan for state government for the next two years.

Chancellor’s statement on Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin

June 24, 2013

On Monday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court released its ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, a case considering the constitutionality of UT Austin's admissions policy. Initial analysis by UW–Madison lawyers indicates that the ruling appears to be narrowly tailored to address UT Austin’s policies; it does not appear to require any immediate change in current admission processes.

Ward asks for vetoes of WCIJ, HR Design provisions

June 21, 2013

DeLuca to step down as provost, return to medical physics faculty

June 12, 2013

University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Paul M. DeLuca Jr. announced today (June 12, 2013) that he will step down as the university's chief academic officer and return to the faculty.

Hip-Hop in the Heartland institute provides teaching engagement tools

June 11, 2013

The 8th Annual Hip-Hop in the Heartland Educator and Community Leader Training Institute, July 22-26 at Union South, will immerse participants in dynamic best-practices and multi-disciplinary tools to engage students in history, language, political science and other topics along with instruction on building or enhancing curriculum through performance art.

Brick-and-mortar teaching meets high-tech innovation: Sparks fly

June 11, 2013

For fifteen years, the UW Teaching and Learning Symposium has been the go-to place for UW instructors to share their findings and learn new teaching strategies.

Baldwin grants to fund public engagement

June 5, 2013

Ten projects ranging from expanding higher learning opportunities for low-income residents of Madison to designing and constructing a biogas system in Uganda have been chosen as spring 2013 recipients of Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment grants.

Hahn to serve as interim Enrollment Management head

June 4, 2013

Steven Hahn, assistant dean for admissions and academic services at the Graduate School, has been appointed Interim Vice Provost for Enrollment Management.

Committee amends UW budget provisions

May 24, 2013

The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) on Thursday recommended providing the UW System $89 million less in the next biennium than Gov. Scott Walker proposed in his amended budget, and delayed for two years the implementation of UW–Madison’s HR Design and the UW System’s overhaul of its personnel system.

Shanghai office seeks to increase engagement

May 21, 2013

In its first year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Shanghai Innovation Office (SIO) has hosted high-level delegations, coordinated conferences that have brought together Wisconsin and Chinese experts from academia as well as from the public and private sectors, and facilitated collaborative agreements.

Educational Innovation funding awarded for 21 projects

May 14, 2013

Funding has been awarded for 21 projects that continue to advance UW’s commitment to Educational Innovation.

Retiring Berg looks forward to a future of mystery

May 14, 2013

If Joanne Berg’s career history were to be summed up in a mystery book title, it might be called “The Case of the Woman Who Wore Many Hats.”

New awards program to recognize administrative work

May 14, 2013

Do you know someone who has streamlined a process, saved a department time or money, or contributed in an outstanding way to a process or service improvement? They just may be candidates for a new awards program that focuses on administrative achievement at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Update: UW–Madison welcomes largest group of new Wis. freshmen since 2005

May 9, 2013

With official enrollment numbers in, UW–Madison’s entering class of new students is a talented group, with the largest new freshman class ever (6,279 students) and the largest number of new freshmen from Wisconsin since 2005 (3,515 students).

Dictionary of American Regional English gets financial reprieve

May 8, 2013

Last month, the financial picture looked bleak for the Dictionary of American Regional English.