News - September 2016

  1. UW System Ranks #13 in World for Innovation

    September 29, 2016

    Today, Reuters announces its Top 100:  The World’s Most Innovative Universities – 2016.  The University of Wisconsin (UW) System ranks #13 in this world-wide ranking. “We work together to provide a quality education and, on behalf of all UW System institutions, we are incredibly proud of this ranking,” says UW System President Ray Cross.  “We

  2. New Website Connects Wisconsin Employers to UW Student Talent

    UW System creating talent pathways to fill statewide workforce needs

    September 16, 2016

    The UW System announces the launch of its Career Connect website that connects Wisconsin employers with students for internships, job shadowing, and potential careers.  Career Connect was created in-house to help students get experience in their chosen field, while employers have the opportunity to capitalize on the talent at UW institutions. “This is a win-win-win

  3. Solutions for Student Debt: A Call to Action

    Investment in UW System Key to Helping Students and Families with College Affordability

    September 9, 2016

    UW System President Ray Cross is calling for public and legislative support for its 2017-19 biennial budget proposal, which is aimed at helping keep college affordable for the approximately 180,000 students who attend a UW institution each year. “College affordability is a top priority for Wisconsin families.  We help our students through financial aid counseling

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