News - February 2017

  1. 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 […]

  2. 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 […]

  3. 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 […]

  4. 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 […]

  5. 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 […]

  6. 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 […]

  7. 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. […]

  8. “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 […]

  9. 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 […]

  10. 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 […]