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University reaffirms support for investigative journalism
June 5, 2013In an early-morning action, the Joint Finance Committee of the Wisconsin Legislature voted to adopt a motion that would separate the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism from its collaboration with the students and staff of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Committee amends UW budget provisions
May 24, 2013The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) on Thursday recommended providing the UW System $89 million less in the next biennium than Gov. Scott Walker proposed in his amended budget, and delayed for two years the implementation of UW–Madison’s HR Design and the UW System’s overhaul of its personnel system.
Statement of the chancellor on the Joint Finance Committee’s budget action
May 23, 2013Interim Chancellor David Ward has issued the following statement regarding the Joint Finance Committee’s action on the UW System budget:
Updated Statement by Chancellor Ward on UW Fund Balances
May 6, 2013I have appreciated the discussion I have heard on campus regarding the fund balances carried by University of Wisconsin System schools. As I wrote in the April 25 email on this subject, the funds in these accounts are used to help UW–Madison succeed in its academic and research missions. I am following up to give you more specifics about the funds, and to clarify some points about them.
UW Day at the Capitol showcases research, innovation
April 5, 2013Thursday, April 4 was the annual UW–Madison, UW-Extension and UW Colleges Day at the Capitol. The event presented to legislators and the public the many ways that the innovation and research at the UW makes an impact all across Wisconsin.
UW–Madison, UW–Extension and UW Colleges Day comes to the Capitol
April 3, 2013Engaging exhibits and special demonstrations will bring opportunities for learning and collaboration as part of UW–Madison, UW-Extension and UW Colleges Day at the State Capitol on Thursday, April 4.
Senior to use Twitter in UW System “Knowledge Powers Wisconsin” campaign
February 25, 2013Nate Moll is infamous among friends and colleagues for wearing his tour guide hat. Now, Moll will use Twitter to showcase his many other hats and the best that UW–Madison has to offer as the third voice behind @UWPowersMe, a UW System initiative that features student, faculty and alumni from a different UW school each week.
Statement of Interim Chancellor Ward on Gov. Walker’s Budget Proposal
February 20, 2013Interim Chancellor David Ward said Wednesday that Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal is a concrete step toward renewing Wisconsin’s promise of making higher education accessible and affordable for all its residents.