University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank told the UW Board of Regents Thursday that a proposed $300 million cut in state support for UW System would reduce student programming, lead to job lapses and layoffs, and reduce financial aid and access to the university. “They are just way too big,” she said of cuts proposed …
View streaming audio and video of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. Chancellor Rebecca Blank is expected to address proposed budget cuts in a presentation to the full board, beginning after 1:15 p.m. on Thursday.
Chancellor Rebecca Blank invites the campus community to be part of a discussion about the proposed budget for the University of Wisconsin-Madison in a series of forums starting next week. At the forums, Blank will provide an update on how the budget proposal would affect UW-Madison. There will also be ample time for Blank to …
Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal includes changes to the state statutes regarding the mission of the UW System. Walker calls it an error and that the Wisconsin Idea will “continue to thrive.” Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal includes changes to the state statutes regarding the mission of the UW System. Walker calls it an error …
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Rebecca Blank, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, released the following statement in reaction to the governor’s proposed budget released today: “We are willing to do our part in solving the state’s fiscal challenges, but a $300 million cut to the base funding of the University of Wisconsin System is too much. It would jeopardize …
Governor Scott Walker tonight introduced his 2015-17 budget plan for Wisconsin, including several pieces related to the University of Wisconsin System. As expected, Walker’s proposal includes a $300 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System budget over the next two years and a freeze on in-state tuition for the next two years. The governor also …
In response to Governor Walker’s announcement today regarding his proposed 2015-17 budget, the University of Wisconsin System is sharing the following statement from UW System President Ray Cross.
The Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Monday passed a resolution expressing “strong opposition” to a proposed $300 million state funding cut for the UW System. Governor Scott Walker said last week that he expects his budget proposal to include a $300 million reduction in state support to the UW System. Walker will …
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