Tag State relations

Rumpled Capitol badger not the real Bucky

September 12, 2013

Wisconsin's newest invasive species is an imposter in Bucky's clothing. From a distance, recent visitors to Wisconsin's State Capitol might think they've caught a glimpse of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's beloved mascot, Bucky Badger. Examine the interloper with a Badgers fan's eye, however, and its puffy features, odd coloring and sloppy sweater make for a more disappointing sight: a knockoff, one that may have wandered far from its home range to America's Dairyland.

UW-Madison goes to the State Fair

August 8, 2013

Special Day, Special Fun UW-Madison did a very friendly takeover at the Wisconsin State Fair on Aug. 7. More than 200 volunteers from the campus community…

UW–Madison withdraws WiscNet network services award

June 28, 2013

After consultation with the University of Wisconsin System Administration and the Board of Regents, UW–Madison has withdrawn its award to WiscNet for advanced research and educational network services for its campus and other UW System schools.

Update: 1 percent wage increases approved

June 27, 2013

Ward asks for vetoes of WCIJ, HR Design provisions

June 21, 2013

Ward letter on Joint Finance WCIJ action

June 14, 2013

Below is a letter from Interim Chancellor David Ward delivered to Wisconsin legislative leadership on Friday, June 14.

Ward: Update on state budget

June 6, 2013

The following message was distributed to the campus community on Thursday, June 6 from Interim Chancellor David Ward.

University reaffirms support for investigative journalism

June 5, 2013

In 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, 2013

The 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, 2013

Interim Chancellor David Ward has issued the following statement regarding the Joint Finance Committee’s action on the UW System budget:

Community invited to UW Outreach Day at Burlington High School April 26

April 26, 2013

MADISON — UW–Madison and UW-Extension are inviting the public to join them at Burlington High School on Friday, April 26 as part of a statewide effort to bring the research and resources of the UW to communities across Wisconsin.

Statement by Chancellor Ward on UW fund balances

April 25, 2013

It is likely you have seen or heard media reports about the fund balances that the University of Wisconsin System carries and the discussion among legislative leaders and others about those balances. I would like to explain how this issue relates to our campus, and how maintaining balances helps UW–Madison succeed in our academic and research missions.