News - May 2016

  1. Building commission approves projects for six UW campuses

    May 27, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. – The State Building Commission on Wednesday approved renovations, energy and water conservation projects and other key upgrades at six University of Wisconsin System campuses. Approved projects included: UW-La Crosse: Center for Arts elevator/entrance improvements UW-La Crosse: Graff Main Hall storm water improvements UW-Madison: Cole Beach tennis/volleyball lighting UW-Madison: Engineering Hall plaza/entrance UW-Madison: […]

  2. President Cross: Wisconsin Technology Council report reaffirms UW System’s critical role as economic driver

    May 18, 2016

    University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross said a report released by the Wisconsin Technology Council this week strengthens the case for supporting higher education given its critical role as an economic driver in the state. As part of its findings, the report, “The Value of Higher Education to Wisconsin’s Economy,” reaffirms that further cuts […]

  3. Statement from University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross

    May 12, 2016

    “Today, I have the honor of participating in a celebration at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, marking its recent designation as one of the country’s top-tier research universities. This honor is the result of and a tribute to years of hard work, innovative thinking, collaborative partnerships and the commitment of so many people. This is the […]

  4. UW System President Cross, Regents President Millner on May 2 UW-Madison Faculty Senate resolution

    May 2, 2016

    President Ray Cross: “While I respect the right of the UW-Madison Faculty Senate to voice its concerns, I disagree with the resolution approved today. As president of the System and a faculty member, it is critically important that I advocate for UW-Madison and all UW System institutions. My role also requires me to work in […]