News 2017

  1. AG Schimel and UW System Team Up with Adapt Pharma to Expand Narcan Availability on University Campuses

    UW System Has First System-wide NARCAN Initiative in Nation

    December 13, 2017

    MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel and University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross are expanding access and affordability of the live-saving opiate antidote, NARCAN® Nasal Spray, through a […]

  2. Planning and implementation for restructuring of UW Colleges, UW-Extension is underway (news summary)

    December 7, 2017

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System is going “full steam ahead” with plans to restructure the UW Colleges and UW-Extension, according to President Ray Cross. Presenting the first progress […]

  3. Regents Approve Outcomes-Based Metrics, Faculty Workload Policies

    December 7, 2017

    Today, the UW System Board of Regents approved an outcomes-based funding model for allocating new state funds to UW institutions, as well as a faculty workload reporting plan, in accordance […]

  4. News Around the UW System – December 2017

    December 7, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Eau Claire geography majors are learning to use sophisticated geospatial technologies. These students are in high demand for internships and […]

  5. WEDC, UW System Name Talent Initiatives Director

    Rebecca Deschane to oversee statewide efforts to attract, retain highly skilled workforce in newly-created position that will serve both organizations

    December 7, 2017

    Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the University of Wisconsin System (UWS) today announced that Rebecca Deschane has been named talent initiatives director, a new position […]

  6. Quinn Williams Appointed as UW System’s General Counsel

    December 7, 2017

    MADISON, Wis. – Following a national search, University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced the appointment of Quinn Williams as the System’s General Counsel. In his new role, […]

  7. UW System Wins National Award to Support Student Success

    December 1, 2017

    The University of Wisconsin System is one of four higher education systems nationwide to be awarded a two-year grant from the National Association of System Heads (NASH), an organization of […]

  8. Regents Approve Concept to Restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension (news summary)

    November 9, 2017

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved today a proposal to restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension, joining the 13 two-year campuses with four-year comprehensive and research […]

  9. Board of Regents Approves Restructure of UW Colleges and UW-Extension

    November 9, 2017

    Today, the UW System Board of Regents passed a resolution approving a proposal to restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension.  The resolution allows UW System President Ray Cross to proceed with […]

  10. UW System Recognizes Seven Institutions for Earning UW VETS Certification

    UW System Awarded Nearly $24 Million in UW-funded Veterans Tuition Benefits in Fiscal Year 2017

    November 9, 2017

    Two days before Veteran’s Day, the University of Wisconsin (UW) System honored seven of its institutions at today’s Board of Regents meeting for achieving UW Veterans Education and Transition to […]

  11. News Around the UW System – November 2017

    November 9, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents WisPolitics partnered with UW-Extension to offer economic roundtables in Hudson, Richland Center, and Sheboygan. Experts from the Department of Revenue, […]

  12. Students and Teachers Recognized for Outstanding Achievements by UW System and Alliant Energy Foundation

    October 27, 2017

    Four University of Wisconsin System students and three teachers are being recognized by the UW System and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis, Jr. […]

  13. UW System Releases Comprehensive Review of Institution Payments to Foundations

    Analysis did not identify illegal guarantees or loans such as those executed by two former employees

    October 18, 2017

    Today, UW System officials released a comprehensive analysis of payments made from UW institutions to their affiliated foundations between July 1, 2010 and January 31, 2017.  The 134-page report provides […]

  14. UW System to Restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension to Expand Access to Higher Education

    UW System proposes restructuring campuses to improve student access and success, increase efficiency and save resources, and better align with Wisconsin’s future workforce needs

    October 11, 2017

    UW System President Ray Cross announces he will propose merging UW Colleges with four-year UW institutions as part of a broader restructuring of UW Colleges and UW-Extension.  There are currently […]

  15. UW Regents approve new policy on freedom of expression on campus (day 2 news summary)

    October 6, 2017

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – Today, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a new policy regarding academic freedom and freedom of expression on the System campuses. The purpose of […]

  16. Board of Regents Approves Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression Policy

    October 6, 2017

    Today, the Board of Regents approved a Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression policy for the UW System.  The purpose of the policy is to communicate the Board’s […]

  17. “News from around the UW System”

    October 6, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents The National Science Foundation renewed funding for UW-Stout’s LAKES research experience for undergraduates. Each summer, students from across the country […]

  18. UW System focused on being university for the future (day 1 news summary)

    President Ray Cross gives progress report on 2020FWD strategic plan

    October 5, 2017

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross said that Wisconsin’s demographic trends are among the most significant challenges facing the state and university at this time. “The […]

  19. Board of Regents Approves Revisions to Hiring Process for UW System Leadership Positions

    October 5, 2017

    Today, the UW System Board of Regents approved a resolution to streamline the hiring process by which the UW System president, chancellors, vice chancellors, and other UW System senior leaders […]

  20. Regents to Discuss Changes to Administrative Hiring Policy, Freedom of Expression at This Week’s Board Meeting

    October 2, 2017

    On August 7, 2017, UW System Board of Regents President John Robert Behling announced the creation of a workgroup to explore streamlining the hiring process by which university chancellors, vice […]

  21. President Cross Statement on 2017-19 Capital Budget

    August 28, 2017

    “I would like to thank Senator Darling and Representative Nygren for their support of the UW System.  They made a commitment to work with us throughout the budget process, and […]

  22. UW System Board of Regents Statement Regarding UW-Oshkosh Foundation Declaring Bankruptcy

    August 17, 2017

    The Board of Regents Audit Committee Chair Michael M. Grebe issued the statement below following an announcement made by the UW-Oshkosh Foundation that it was declaring bankruptcy.  The UWO Foundation […]

  23. Board of Regents Announces Administrative Hiring Workgroup

    Group to explore ways to streamline hiring process for leadership roles

    August 7, 2017

    UW System Board of Regents President John Robert Behling announces the creation of a workgroup to explore streamlining the hiring process for System and institutional leadership.  The group will also […]

  24. UW System Launches Recovery and Charter School Requests for Proposals

    August 2, 2017

    Today, the UW System Office of Educational Opportunity (OEO) launches Request for Proposals (RFP) for a recovery high school, as well as charter schools in Madison or Milwaukee.  The Recovery […]

  25. UW System President Ray Cross Statement Regarding Foxconn Technology Group Announcement

    July 26, 2017

    “We are very pleased to learn that Foxconn Technology Group will be locating its new plant in Wisconsin, where it will be working alongside one of the finest public university […]

  26. Use New Mobile App to See Which UW Schools Are Right for You

    UW Journey matches students with their best UW campus fit based upon career goals, extracurricular interests

    July 20, 2017

    College-bound students now have an easier way to find UW System campuses that best meets their needs. A new mobile app called UW Journey guides students through the college search […]

  27. Regents approve resolution reaffirming commitment to freedom of speech, expression (day 2 news summary)

    July 7, 2017

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming its commitment to honoring freedom of speech and expression on campus. Regent President […]

  28. “News from around the UW System”

    July 7, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents Students in the UW-Superior Black Student Union honored Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander. They presented him with a traditional African […]

  29. Regents approve UW System’s annual operating budget (day 1 news summary)

    July 6, 2017

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted to approve a $6.2 billion annual operating budget for 2017-18 at its meeting Thursday in Madison. In introducing the […]

  30. UW System Board of Regents Statement Regarding UW-Oshkosh Foundation Financial Commitments Related to Real Estate Transactions

    June 27, 2017

    The Board of Regents Audit Committee Chair Michael M. Grebe confirmed today the Regents do not intend to use state dollars to meet the obligations of the UW-Oshkosh Foundation’s inappropriately […]

  31. UW System Board of Regents President John Robert Behling Statement Regarding Vote on Freedom of Expression Bill AB-299

    June 22, 2017

    “The UW System and Board of Regents strongly believe in the freedom of expression, and we want to do more to ensure every voice is heard.  It is critical to […]

  32. Dairy Summit Brings Together Industry Leaders and UW Researchers

    Dairy Event was the First of UW System’s Wisconsin Idea Summits

    June 19, 2017

    More than 200 people were in attendance at the UW System Wisconsin Idea Dairy Summit today in Madison. Top researchers, industry leaders, and policy makers met to identify challenges and […]

  33. UW System President Cross Statement Regarding Joint Finance Committee Vote on Employee Compensation

    June 15, 2017

    “We thank the Joint Finance Committee for the compensation plan it approved today.  Our faculty and staff work incredibly hard, and this increase recognizes that our institutions compete for talent […]

  34. Board of Regents Elects First President from Chippewa Valley

    John Robert Behling to Serve as Next Regents’ President

    June 13, 2017

    Today, the UW System Board of Regents elected a new Board president: John Robert Behling. Each June, the Board elects a President and Vice President. Regent Behling has served as […]

  35. Regents Honor Winners of 2017 Academic Staff Awards for Excellence (day 2 news summary)

    June 9, 2017

    MILWAUKEE – The UW System Board of Regents today honored two individuals and one program as this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Awards for Excellence, the System’s highest recognition […]

  36. UW System Announces Members for New Advisory Diversity Council

    June 9, 2017

    University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announces the new UW System Diversity Council, which is an advisory body to the President on critical issues of diversity and inclusion affecting […]

  37. “News from around the UW System”

    June 9, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents A fire in UW-Milwaukee’s theater building in April could have been devastating, but the community rallied around students and faculty. […]

  38. UW System is building partnerships to meet state’s needs (day 1 news summary)

    June 8, 2017

    MILWAUKEE – A clear understanding of each other’s needs is key to successful partnerships between educators and the business community, Blake Moret, CEO of Rockwell Automation, told the University of […]

  39. Regents Honor Outstanding UW System Academic Staff

    June 5, 2017

    The UW System Board of Regents will honor this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Awards for Excellence at its June 9 meeting in Milwaukee. These awards recognize exceptional service […]

  40. UW System and UW-Oshkosh Announce Innovative Pilot Program to Help Meet State’s IT Workforce Demands

    Students Complete First Year of College in High School

    June 1, 2017

      Today, UW System and UW-Oshkosh officials announced a new, innovative pilot program to increase the number of Information Technology (IT) professionals in Wisconsin. Governor Walker was on hand to […]

  41. President Cross Statement on Joint Finance Committee Vote on UW System 2017-19 Biennial Budget

    May 25, 2017

    “I would like to thank the members of the Joint Finance Committee for their support of the UW System. In particular, I want to thank Speaker Vos, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, […]

  42. UW System Announces Dairy Summit to Convene Top Researchers, Dairy Industry and Agriculture Community

    Dairy Event to be First of UW System’s Wisconsin Idea Summits

    May 16, 2017

    Today, President Ray Cross announced that the University of Wisconsin System will host a Dairy Summit. The Summit will be held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on June 19 […]

  43. 125 Undergraduate Students Showcase Research at UW System’s 14th Annual Research in the Rotunda

    April 12, 2017

    State legislators joined UW System and institutional leaders in welcoming 125 students and more than 50 faculty mentors to the State Capitol for the UW System’s 14th Annual Research in […]

  44. Board of Regents honors outstanding UW System teachers (day 2 news summary)

    April 7, 2017

    PLATTEVILLE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored the 25th annual winners of its Teaching Excellence Awards Friday. The awards, which celebrate outstanding achievements in teaching, are […]

  45. “News from around the UW System”

    April 7, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Platteville students are collaborating on a cutting-edge cancer research project. They are investigating a new way to target and kill […]

  46. New report card will track progress on UW System 2020FWD initiatives, goals (day 1 news summary)

    April 6, 2017

    PLATTEVILLE – The University of Wisconsin System is developing a new report card to measure progress toward meeting the goals in its 2020FWD strategic plan and initiatives. “The UW System […]

  47. Board of Regents Discusses Accountability, Transparency

    UW System to Implement 2020FWD Report Card

    April 6, 2017

    Today, at the Board of Regents meeting at UW-Platteville, the Regents and UW System President Ray Cross discussed accountability as part of an overall discussion about the System’s 2017-19 biennial […]

  48. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers

    April 3, 2017

    The UW System Board of Regents will honor the 25th annual winners of its Teaching Excellence Awards on April 7 in Platteville at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize […]

  49. Financial aid, regulatory reform, and research funding lead UW System’s federal priorities for 2017 (news summary)

    March 9, 2017

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System will pursue several key issues as part of its federal agenda for the upcoming congressional session, the Board of Regents heard Thursday. Top […]

  50. UW System to Focus on Financial Aid, Regulatory Relief, and Research Funding in Upcoming Federal Congressional Session

    March 9, 2017

    At the Board of Regents meeting today, the UW System outlined several areas it will focus on in the upcoming congressional legislative session.  The System’s key priorities for 2017 include […]

  51. UW System Announces Members for New Business Council

    March 9, 2017

    University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announces the members of the new UW System Business Council.  This Council includes key industry leaders from around the state with varied backgrounds, […]

  52. “News from around the UW System”

    March 9, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Whitewater student Brandon Fong is now a published author. His book on college success is receiving rave reviews from famous […]

  53. UW System Leaders Testify in Support of Substance Abuse Recovery School Bill

    March 2, 2017

    Today, UW System President Ray Cross and Director of the Office of Educational Opportunity Gary Bennett testified before the Assembly Committee on Education in support of Special Session Assembly Bill […]

  54. President Cross Statement on Governor’s 2017-19 Capital Budget Recommendations

    February 21, 2017

    “We appreciate the funding the Governor provided in his budget which will allow us to make general repairs across the UW System, as well as update the technology our students […]

  55. President Cross Statement on Governor’s Proposed Budget for UW System

    February 9, 2017

    “We are feeling very positive about the Governor’s proposed budget.  It is a reinvestment in the UW System as we requested, and is certainly a wonderful first step for higher […]

  56. President Cross Statement on Governor’s Proposed Investment in UW System

    February 7, 2017

    “Our 2020FWD strategic framework, which serves as the basis of our budget request, aligns UW System resources with Wisconsin’s greatest needs.  The initiatives outlined in 2020FWD will help keep college affordable for students and […]

  57. Board of Regents President Regina Millner Statement on Governor’s Proposed Investment in UW System

    February 7, 2017

    “We appreciate the Governor’s investment in the UW System.  As Regents, we have a strong responsibility to keep the UW System affordable and accessible for Wisconsin families while protecting the […]

  58. Board of Regents Vice President John R. Behling Statement on Governor’s Proposed Investment in UW System

    February 7, 2017

    “UW System campuses are in an ideal position to drive a stronger Wisconsin economy.  Our biennial budget request – which supports 2020FWD strategic priorities – keeps a UW System education […]

  59. Board recognizes winners of Regent Diversity Awards (day 2 news summary)

    February 3, 2017

      MADISON – The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents honored the ninth annual winners of its Regents Diversity Awards Friday. The awards were established by the Board to recognize […]

  60. UW System launches new website on sexual violence, harassment

    February 3, 2017

    University of Wisconsin System today launches a new website that quickly connects users with the services and resources located at each UW System institution to address sexual violence and harassment. […]

  61. “News from around the UW System”

    February 3, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents  UW-Madison’s Badgerloop team is heading “back to the future” in an international competition featuring futuristic high-speed transportation. The team’s 200-mph […]

  62. UW System programs meeting the state’s workforce needs (day 1 news summary)

    February 2, 2017

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System’s array of academic programs is well aligned to meet the workforce needs of the state, now and into the future, according to a […]

  63. UW System Academic Programs Tied to Meeting Wisconsin’s Workforce Needs

    February 2, 2017

    Today, at the Board of Regents meeting, the UW System presented new programs it has added during the past year, highlighting those in the STEM, healthcare and entrepreneurship fields.  UW […]

  64. Winners of Regents’ Diversity Awards announced

    January 27, 2017

    The UW System Board of Regents will honor the ninth annual winners of its Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 3 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize […]

  65. Sean P. Nelson Named UW System Vice President for Finance

    January 26, 2017

    University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announces that Sean P. Nelson has been named UW System’s next Vice President for Finance.  Nelson will begin in his new post on […]

  66. Board of Regents, UW System and Wisconsin Department of Justice Pursue Civil Lawsuit Against Two Former Employees

    January 18, 2017

    The Board of Regents and UW System have asked the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue civil legal action against former UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells and former Vice-Chancellor of Administrative […]

  67. Cramer Named UW System Vice President for Administration

    January 13, 2017

    University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announces that Robert G. Cramer has been named UW System’s next Vice President for Administration. Cramer will begin in his new post on […]