News - December 2015
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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 […]
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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 […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]