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

    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. […]

  2. 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

    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 […]

  3. 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

    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 […]

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

    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 […]

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

    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 […]

  6. “News from around the UW System”

    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 […]

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

    President Ray Cross gives progress report on 2020FWD strategic plan

    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 […]

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

    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 […]

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

    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 […]