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Campus forums scheduled on budget, New Badger Partnership
February 28, 2011During the next two weeks, Chancellor Biddy Martin will be holding a pair of forums on developments regarding the New Badger Partnership and the state budget process. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. Read More
Web chat today about the New Badger Partnership
February 24, 2011Chancellor Biddy Martin and other university experts will chat with the campus community to answer questions and share thoughts about UW–Madison's future under a state budget proposal that would give the university additional flexibilities and distinguish it as a public authority. Read More
Documents explain public authority status for UW–Madison
February 23, 2011During the past few weeks, you’ve likely heard of plans to increase flexibility for UW–Madison with the goal of maintaining the university’s ongoing success. The university has completed an analysis of a Feb. 18 draft of the budget bill by the Legislative Reference Bureau and wants to share documents with the campus community prior to the discussion on Friday, Feb. 25 with the UW System Board of Regents. The following documents represent the university’s current understanding of UW–Madison as a public authority, as it is likely to be included in 2011-13 biennial budget. Read More
Using satellites to enhance air quality understanding
February 23, 2011The first late winter thaws bring puddles, mud, and a promise of spring in the air. But there may also be something less wholesome in the air - very high levels of air pollution. Read More
UW-Madison chancellor, alumnus and professor named to national commission
February 23, 2011As the American Academy of Arts & Sciences introduces a national commission to encourage research in the humanities and social sciences, the University of Wisconsin–Madison boasts strong representation. Read More
Students partner with business to launch iPhone app, highlight Wisconsin-made products
February 23, 2011What if you could enter a grocery store, and with the tap of your finger, determine which products were made in your state? Thanks to three UW–Madison graduate students and their partnership with a local grocery store, you now can. Read More
Princeton Review names UW–Madison a “Best Value”
February 22, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of 50 public colleges and universities, and 100 colleges overall, selected as “Best Value Colleges for 2011” by the… Read More
Chancellor Martin sets record straight on flexibility
February 17, 2011Chancellor Biddy Martin met with members of the media for nearly an hour this afternoon as part of a wide ranging discussion about the New Badger Partnership, the path for flexibility for the UW–Madison campus and her relationships with the Board of Regents, UW System and Governor Walker. Read More
Support offered for employment-related stress
February 17, 2011The prospect of uncertainty around the state budget process has many UW–Madison students, faculty, staff, families and friends facing higher-than-normal levels of stress and anxiety. Faculty, staff and students can turn to several resources. Read More
Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on UW System flexibility document
February 16, 2011Here is a statement from University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin regarding a letter from UW System officials to Gov. Scott Walker discussing administrative flexibilities:… Read More
Statement of Chancellor Biddy Martin on the state budget repair bill
February 16, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has released the following statement about the state budget repair bill under consideration in the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance: Read More
Chancellor Martin reacts to proposed budget repair bill
February 14, 2011Chancellor emails the campus community her reaction to Gov. Walker's budget repair proposal of Feb. 11 Read More
Forums to focus on ethics of animal research
February 11, 2011Three forums on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will highlight the ethics of animal research, Eric Sandgren, an associate professor of pathobiological sciences, announced today. Read More
Budget Repair Bill Message from Governor Walker to UW Employees
February 11, 2011Thank you for your service to your state and your fellow citizens. I know that you have worked hard during this economic downturn to ensure… Read More
Message to UW System faculty and staff from Regents President Pruitt, System President Reilly
February 11, 2011Clarification from UW System: Gov. Walker’s staff confirms that the Budget Repair Bill will contain no additional furlough requirement for the remainder of FY 2011,… Read More