by Chancellor Richard H. Wells | Nov 13, 2008 | Headlines
Governor Doyle announced Wednesday that the projected state budget deficit would exceed $5 billion through mid-2011. The projection, which had been estimated at closer to $3 billion in October, reflects a change in expected revenue. State officials who had previously...
by Chancellor Richard H. Wells | Oct 30, 2008 | Headlines
This memo is a follow-up to my earlier communication regarding the challenges posed by the state’s projected fiscal deficit. Several initiatives have taken place since the prior communication was sent. First, we held an open forum on budget issues October 27. ...
by Chancellor Richard H. Wells | Oct 17, 2008 | Headlines
To the Members of UW Oshkosh Community, As you know, the global economic downturn is negatively impacting state budget planning. Governor Doyle recently announced that the state’s 2009-11 biennial budget may have to address a budget shortfall of $3 billion or more. On...
by News Bureau | Oct 7, 2008 | Headlines
In celebrating Wisconsin’s third-annual Higher Education Day, we take time to help students of all ages focus on their life goals, and ways that we can help them fulfill those dreams. Now, more than ever, the vitality of our state, our citizens, and our communities is...
by News Bureau | Sep 15, 2008 | Alumni News, Headlines
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh will unveil plans Sept. 16 for UW Oshkosh’s first new academic building since 1971 as well as its pride. purpose. promise. campaign that will augment state support for the facility. Under the budget approved in October 2007, the...