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Recent sightings: New Badger Partnership chat
February 24, 2011On Feb, 24, 2011, Chancellor Biddy Martin (left), Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell, Director of Human Resources Robert Lavigna (right), and Dean of…
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.
University Relations launches new brand, visual identity system
December 28, 2010A new brand and visual identity system for UW–Madison is now being rolled out on campus, Vince Sweeney, vice chancellor for university relations, has announced.
Recent sightings: Board of Regents meeting
December 10, 2010A group of Chinese student athletes, who were part of UW–Madison’s new Chinese Champions Program, listen as Chancellor Biddy Martin summarizes UW–Madison’s growing…
Chancellor Martin reflects on November Asia trip
November 15, 2010Chancellor Biddy Martin recently returned from a 12-day trip to Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei and reports that the university’s presence and visibility in East Asia is continuing to grow stronger.
Ground broken for cleaner, coal-free Charter Street Heating Plant
October 26, 2010The first shovels full of renewable fuel were symbolically hefted Monday in the transformation of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Charter Street Heating Plant from coal to biomass.
MIU success a model for broader flexibility
October 20, 2010The success of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates in building educational quality and affordability provides a strong case study in how the university can use broader flexibility to keep UW–Madison great, Chancellor Biddy Martin said Tuesday.
Campus forum kicks off a lively discussion
October 19, 2010A new business model for the University of Wisconsin–Madison would be consistent with the university’s commitment to the Wisconsin Idea, Chancellor Biddy Martin told a campus audience Monday.
Ceremony honors Sandy Wilcox’s legacy at the UW Foundation
October 14, 2010On a sun-splashed late afternoon, colleagues, friends and campus partners joined Wednesday at the Porter Boathouse to fete Andrew A. “Sandy” Wilcox and celebrate his 22 years as president of the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Report highlights strategic-plan progress
September 22, 2010A report highlighting accomplishments during the first year of “For Wisconsin and the World,” a five-year strategic framework for the campus, is now available online.
Campus diversity efforts to focus on achievement gap, shared definition
September 22, 2010As he heads into his third year on the job as vice provost for diversity and climate, Damon Williams is putting into place what he’s learned about UW–Madison since taking his post. One of the first steps was bringing a range of diversity programs from across campus together in his office, a reorganization that happened this summer.
Court puts stem cell researchers back to work, for now
September 9, 2010A panel of appellate judges removed barriers to embryonic stem cell research funded by federal grants in a decision Thursday, Sept. 9 reversing a suspension of funding ordered in August by another federal judge.
Chancellor to participate in web chat on UW–Madison business model
August 31, 2010University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will take questions on her call for a new "Badger Partnership" in a Wednesday evening web chat hosted by Madison Magazine.
UW-Madison diversity programs undergo realignment
August 4, 2010University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul M. Deluca Jr. have approved a number of new initiatives to strategically align and enhance diversity efforts on campus.
Knetter named new University of Wisconsin Foundation president
July 28, 2010Michael M. Knetter, Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business and vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the UW Foundation.
Search planned for UW–Madison’s next business school dean
July 28, 2010An international search will be conducted for a successor to Michael M. Knetter as dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin announced today (July 28).
Berg named UW–Madison interim CIO
July 23, 2010University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. has appointed Joanne Berg, UW–Madison vice provost of enrollment management, interim chief information officer (CIO).
UW-Madison names human resources director
July 14, 2010Robert J. Lavigna, vice president for research at the Partnership for Public Service, has been named the University of Wisconsin–Madison's human resources director.
UW-Madison CIO headed to Notre Dame
June 21, 2010UW-Madison Vice Provost for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Ron Kraemer has accepted a position as vice president and CIO at the University of Notre Dame, effective Aug. 15.
Leadership decisions address international reach, environmental studies and lifelong learning
May 5, 2010The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s dean of international studies will now also head the university’s globalization efforts.