News - February 2016

  1. UW System President Ray Cross salutes UW-Milwaukee’s designation as research leader

    February 25, 2016

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross says the recent news that UW-Milwaukee has earned the highest rating for a research institution from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions […]

  2. UW System President Cross thanks Assembly for passage of College Affordability package

    February 18, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross thanked the Wisconsin Assembly for passage this week of the College Affordability legislative package. “Improving the affordability of a university […]

  3. UW System President Cross thanks legislature for passage of distance learning legislation

    February 18, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross thanked the Wisconsin legislature for its passage this week of the Midwestern State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (M-SARA). The M-SARA bill, […]

  4. Education Committee recommends adoption of Tenure Task Force’s new and revised Regent policies (day 2 news summary)

    February 5, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents’ Education Committee voted unanimously on Friday to recommend adoption of three new or revised Regent Policy Documents that continue […]

  5. “News from around the UW System”

    February 5, 2016

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Oshkosh’s newly modernized academic building—Clow Social Science Center—has reopened its doors. The building underwent a complete renovation and offers UW-Oshkosh nursing students […]

  6. Remarks by UW System President Ray Cross to Board of Regents regarding UW System’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity

    February 5, 2016

    On Jan. 21, I had the opportunity to meet with several students of color from UW System institutions and members of the United Council. Some of the students joining us […]

  7. Board of Regents honors faculty research, innovation with Regent Scholar spotlight, grants (day 1 news summary)

    February 4, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents recognized three Regent Scholar grant recipients for 2016 and presented them with award certificates in the Research, Economic Development, […]