UW System unveiled its new branding strategy, “Knowledge Powers Wisconsin,” at last week’s Board of Regents meeting. The campaign focuses on the role UW System plays in economic development throughout the state but allows each campus to retain its own…
Changes in the Wisconsin Legislature
Republicans regained control of the State Senate Tuesday, winning an open seat in northern Wisconsin and retaking a seat it lost in the June recall elections. The State Assembly remains in Republican control, giving Governor Scott Walker a friendly and…
Regents to Meet Thursday, November 8
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will meet in a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 8. The full meeting will include a morning presentation on higher education and economic prosperity by guest speakers Anthony Carnevale and Rebekah…
Voting Today
A few reminders about voting today: Polls are open until 8 pm. You may vote as long as you are in line to vote by 8 pm. If you live in the City of Madison and are unsure where to…
PROFS to Present Annual Report at November Faculty Senate
PROFS president Bill Tracy will present the PROFS Annual Report for 2011-12 to the Faculty Senate Monday, November 5. The senate meets in Room 272 Bascom Hall at 3:30 pm. A full agenda of the meeting is here. Faculty senators and…
Should States Be Pressured Into Investing in Higher Education?
Todd Finkelmeyer recently wrapped up his reporting career at The Capital Times to begin a new position as communications director UW-Madison’s School of Education. PROFS always found his reporting on higher education to be detailed and fair and he contributed…