Tag Higher education
Science editor-in-chief visits campus with ideas for reinvigorating public confidence in higher education
In a series of events April 17-18, Holden Thorp will address science literacy, opportunities for entrepreneurship and fostering a healthy research environment. Read More
Chancellor Blank speaks to regents about navigating the changing world of higher ed
In a presentation to the UW System Board of Regents, Chancellor Rebecca Blank discussed a changing revenue picture, increasing competition from peer institutions, and changing public views of higher education. Read More
Higher Learning Commission reaffirms UW–Madison’s accreditation
“Accreditation is incredibly important in assuring our students, their families and Wisconsin taxpayers that we are providing the best possible environment for academic success,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. Read More
New data on UW–Madison graduates support value of college degree
The project, in collaboration with the Census Bureau, looks at the median earnings of grads — by area of study and degree level — one, five and 10 years after graduating. Read More
Local high school students participate in UW–Madison paid internship program
Seven high school students are working in UW–Madison's Small Animal Hospital as part of a new program that exposes high schoolers to careers and curriculum in the health sciences. Read More
UW-Madison partners with Madison high schools to promote college and career readiness
In a partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District, UW–Madison is making strides in showing high school students the opportunities they have for post-secondary education. Read More
Obama’s free community college plan sounds familiar to UW professor
President Barack Obama unveiled a new proposal on Thursday to provide two years of free community college tuition to students who maintain good grades. Read More
Student Personnel Association addresses evolving world of higher ed
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Student Personnel Association is gearing up for a day of meaningful discussions and idea exchange during its 2014 conference. Read More
Affirmative action doesn’t hurt less-prepared students, researchers say
Those who oppose affirmative action sometimes argue that such policies do far more harm than good to students who are admitted to competitive colleges or universities without the academic preparation of their peers. Read More
Conference marking Witte retirement to explore issues in higher education
A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian will highlight a conference next month marking the retirement of longtime University of Wisconsin–Madison professor John Witte. Read More
Conference examines future of public higher education
Public higher education has come under increasing scrutiny in the past year. Facing the paradox of being expected to produce an ever-more educated workforce for the 21st century with plummeting government support, public universities are struggling to adapt with the times. Read More
International panel: Is U.S. losing ground in higher education competitiveness?
Countries around the world are ramping up investments in higher education in a push to create world-class research institutions. At the same time, the top research universities in the United States are confronting the challenges of dwindling resources and support. Read More
UW education scholar wins early-career award for new study of college choice
The William T. Grant Foundation has appointed a UW–Madison education professor to the 2010 class of William T. Grant Scholars, an elite group of early-career researchers studying ways to improve the lives of youth. Read More
Martin names business school dean to coordinate strategy, development
Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin today announced the appointment of Michael Knetter, dean of the business school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, as special assistant/liaison to the chancellor for long-term strategy and development. Read More
Scholars examine state funding and accountability in higher education
As state legislatures try to balance funding for higher education with the climbing costs of Medicaid and other services, public universities are compelled to seek alternative revenue sources. Read More
U.S. chemistry forecast: ‘Partly cloudy, chance of showers’
A report released this month by the National Academy of Sciences concludes that although the United States currently leads the world in most aspects of chemistry research, increasing international competition makes that position far from secure. Read More