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A Year-End Letter: Martin reflects on past, sizes up future

May 5, 2010

After two academic years at the helm of one of the world’s most respected public research institutions, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin sees accomplishments, challenges and a lively campus. Read More

UW-Madison to end Nike licensing relationship

April 9, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will end its licensing agreement with Nike as a result of the company's failure to adequately address the problems caused by the closing of two Honduran factories. Read More

Chancellor names business dean to advancement post

March 17, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has announced a title change for Michael Knetter, dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, from special liaison for long-term strategy and development to a working title of vice chancellor for advancement. Read More

Kaitlin Koehler: A born leader

March 10, 2010

Kaitlin Koehler was destined to become a leader with the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD). Read More

Chancellor signs partnership linking UW–Madison with Kazakhstan

March 4, 2010

A newly created partnership will increase cooperation between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a new university in Kazakhstan. Read More

Message from Chancellor Martin and ASM Chair Tyler Junger regarding Haiti earthquake relief

January 20, 2010

Chancellor Biddy Martin has asked the university community support relief efforts for victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. Read More

Writer seeks to clarify Graduate School reorganization issue

December 10, 2009

The following letter was submitted to Wisconsin Week on Nov. 17. Find more information about the resolution referenced in the letter. Read More

Faculty Senate presentation addresses recent resolution

December 10, 2009

Editor’s note: Robert Hauser, professor of sociology, gave the following presentation at the Nov. 2 Faculty Senate meeting regarding a resolution about the reorganization of the Graduate School. Read More

Snow Action Day declared, UW inclement weather guidelines for employees detailed

December 8, 2009

With a winter storm forecast to bear down on Madison on Tuesday into Wednesday, here is some important information regarding snow removal and employee guidelines during inclement weather. Read More

Madison Initiative accepts 114 second-round proposals

December 8, 2009

The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU) has accepted 114 proposals for review for its second-round deadline on Nov. 23. Read More

Faculty Senate OKs slower research overhaul

November 4, 2009

A proposed reorganization of the Graduate School will be slowed down until university administrators have responded to an upcoming review of the plan, under a resolution overwhelmingly approved Nov. 2 by the Faculty Senate. Read More

From the desk of the chancellor: Chancellor addresses Graduate School proposal

October 21, 2009

“UW-Madison is a research powerhouse. Once again, the university ranks third in the nation in research expenditures, a testament to the quality of our faculty and research staff, and a reminder of the importance of a responsive and supportive infrastructure for research and for graduate education.” Read More

Goldman named CALS interim dean

October 19, 2009

Irwin Goldman, vice dean and associate dean for research in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, has been named the college's interim dean by Chancellor Biddy Martin. Read More

Chancellor highlights successes, challenges at state of university address

October 7, 2009

Despite absorbing one-time cuts and ongoing cuts in the state budget adopted this summer, UW–Madison was able to land on its fiscal feet, Chancellor Biddy Martin told faculty senators during the annual state of the university address on Oct. 5. Read More

Public comment invited on proposed UW–Madison heating plant project

September 8, 2009

A public informational meeting about the proposed rebuilding of the Charter Street Heating Plant at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will include representatives of UW–Madison and an external design team. Read More

New vice chancellor to oversee visitor, parent program areas

July 23, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will realign its Office of Admissions and Visitor and Information Programs (VIP) in anticipation of the campus's newly appointed vice chancellor for university relations. Read More

Downey chosen to lead School of Journalism and Mass Communication

July 16, 2009

Greg Downey is convinced the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication is poised for continued success even as the communications industry confronts unparalleled change and turmoil. Read More

Web site to provide updates on budget situation

May 14, 2009

The university has created a new Web site to help inform the campus community about the impacts of the state’s worsening fiscal situation – and how the university and its employees will be affected. Read More