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Van Kekerix named interim dean for Division of Continuing Studies
November 26, 2007Marv Van Kekerix, provost and vice chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Extension will fill the role of interim vice provost for livelong learning and dean of UW–Madison's Division of Continuing Studies.
With a $900 million investment, UW–Madison steps up in research rankings
November 8, 2007Across all academic fields, the UW–Madison now conducts more than $900 million worth of research annually, according to new statistics released by the National Science Foundation.
Vice provost for diversity and climate finalists announced
November 7, 2007The University of Wisconsin–Madison has narrowed its search for a vice provost for diversity and climate to three finalists.
UW-Madison, College of the Menominee Nation enter historic partnership
October 29, 2007Students from the College of the Menominee Nation will have a new and easy path to transfer to the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a result of a historic new partnership agreement between the two institutions.
Search on for new ombuds
October 17, 2007Ombuds Peg Davey, who has been with the program since 2004, will step down March 1.
Submissions now accepted for vice provost for faculty and staff
October 17, 2007Nominations and applications are being accepted for the position of vice provost for faculty and staff.
UW-Madison drops slightly in 2008 U.S. News rankings
August 17, 2007The University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked eighth among public institutions in annual rankings released today (Aug. 17) by U.S. News and World Report's 2008 edition of America's Best Colleges.
Kraemer named UW–Madison information technology leader
July 17, 2007Ronald D. Kraemer has been named the new chief information officer (CIO) and vice provost for information technology for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Provost Patrick Farrell announced today.
Five finalists named for continuing studies director
July 6, 2007Five candidates have been named as finalists for the University of Wisconsin–Madison vice provost for lifelong education and director of the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS), Provost Patrick Farrell announced today.
Chancellor’s statement on JFC votes
June 5, 2007Statement from UW–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley Re: Today’s votes in the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee:
Campus visits, interviews set for CIO candidates
May 30, 2007The schedule for two-day campus visits and interviews has been established for the three finalists in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's search for a new chief information officer. All schedules will incorporate opportunities for the campus community and the public to meet and become familiar with the candidates.
Symposium focuses on learning beyond the classroom
May 22, 2007Lecture halls and blue books are staples of a college education but there’s a push at UW–Madison to expand the definition of where learning can take place and go beyond the walls of the classroom. This month’s Teaching and Learning Symposium, an annual gathering for professors, instructors and teaching assistants to share ideas and methods for engaging students and enriching their college experience, will explore this concept.
UW–Madison applies for Human Research Protection Program accreditation
May 9, 2007UW–Madison has submitted its application for accreditation of the university’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).
Three faculty chosen as Guggenheim fellows
April 19, 2007Three professors at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received 2007 Guggenheim Fellowship Awards, which recognize artists, scholars and scientists based on distinguished past achievement and exceptional future promise.
Student study-abroad awards announced
April 18, 2007Fifty University of Wisconsin–Madison students have been awarded prestigious study-abroad scholarships, the Division of International Studies' International Academic Programs (IAP) announced.
Pair of undergraduates receive Truman Scholarships
March 28, 2007University of Wisconsin–Madison juniors Adam Schmidt and Max Bruner are among 65 students from 56 colleges and universities nationwide who have been selected as 2007 Truman Scholars. They were chosen from among 585 candidates nominated by 280 public and private institutions.
Campus leader on climate, diversity issues to retire
March 27, 2007Bernice Durand, a professor of physics and a campus leader in the areas of climate and diversity, has announced her retirement from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, effective at the end of June.
Nelson Institute director announces resignation
March 6, 2007The director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced her resignation, effective June 30.
Honoring Morgridge Center’s 10th anniversary
February 28, 2007The Morgridge Center for Public Service celebrates 10 years at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this year. In the spirit of recognizing past service efforts at UW–Madison and in the Madison community, 10 notable contributions the Morgridge Center has helped achieve since its inception are highlighted.
Conference will explore UW–Madison’s Cluster Hiring Initiative
February 27, 2007This Thursday and Friday, March 1-2, scholars from a variety of fields will gather to discuss their collaborations at the second annual Wisconsin Conference on Interdisciplinary Cluster Hiring Case Study.