News - December 2015

  1. UW System President Cross, UW-Madison Chancellor Blank on Congressional extension of Federal Perkins Loan Program

    December 17, 2015

    UW System President Ray Cross “Today’s Congressional action represents a major victory for students and families who have come to rely on Perkins loans as part of the array of financial […]

  2. Regents reaffirm commitment to historic principles of academic freedom, freedom of expression (day 2 news summary)

    December 11, 2015

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted Friday to reaffirm its commitment and support for the principles of academic freedom and freedom of expression. In […]

  3. “News from around the UW System”

    December 11, 2015

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Madison student Colin Higgins is one of only 32 students nationwide to win a Rhodes Scholarship, funding two to three […]

  4. UW System President Ray Cross calls for more, earlier connections between UW students and Wisconsin businesses (day 1 news summary)

    December 10, 2015

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System needs to proactively do more to connect its graduates with career options and opportunities with Wisconsin businesses, UW System President Ray Cross told […]

  5. Finalists named in search for UW System academic and student affairs leader

    December 10, 2015

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced the names of the finalists for the position of Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for the […]

  6. Statewide survey leads Phase Two of UW System strategic planning process

    December 3, 2015

    MADISON, Wis. – With a listening session tour of the state complete, Phase Two of the University of Wisconsin System’s strategic planning process is about to launch, and, once again, […]

  7. College Readiness Webinars help prepare students for success

    Webinars are collaborative effort of UW System and State PK-12

    December 2, 2015

    MADISON, Wis. – Aiming to enhance students’ college readiness and reduce the need for developmental or remedial education, more than 90 high school teachers, counselors, principals, and others from around […]