News 2018
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UW System Board of Regents and UW-Oshkosh Foundation reach settlement
December 21, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – After completing a court-ordered mediation process, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Foundation are pleased to announce that they have […]
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Veteran higher ed leader named interim UW-Whitewater Chancellor
Cheryl Green has more than 25 years of experience in higher education and student affairs
December 21, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announced today that Cheryl Green has agreed to serve as UW-Whitewater’s interim Chancellor. Green, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at […]
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Statement from UW System President Cross, Dec. 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross issued this statement today: “I have accepted Chancellor Beverly Kopper’s decision to resign, effective December 31, 2018. We appreciate her accomplishments […]
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UW Extended Campus will accelerate course offerings
December 11, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System has launched UW Extended Campus to expand access to a quality UW education to working adults throughout Wisconsin. “Expanding access to a […]
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Chancellors share details on proposed capacity-building initiatives (day 2 news summary)
December 7, 2018
LA CROSSE, Wis. – A key part of the University of Wisconsin System budget request for 2019-21 is focused on capacity-building proposals. These initiatives are designed to increase student success […]
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UW System leadership commends UW-Stevens Point leadership at Regent meeting
December 7, 2018
LA CROSSE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson and Provost Greg Summers provided a status update on its “Point Forward” proposal at the Board of Regents Education […]
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Western Wisconsin UW campus initiatives will bolster state’s talent pipeline, innovation
December 7, 2018
LA CROSSE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System campuses in the western part of the state are critical to the UW System’s goals of enhancing student success, improving the state’s […]
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News Around the UW System – December 2018
December 7, 2018
Report to the Board of Regents UW-La Crosse students are near the top nationally for paying back their student loans. UWL’s excellent job placement rates and award-winning It Make$ Cents! […]
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UW System Regents approve 3% annual increases in 2019-21 pay plan (day 1 news summary)
December 6, 2018
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took decisive action by unanimously approving a pay plan that would provide UW System employees a three percent […]
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Statement from Regent President Behling
December 6, 2018
LA CROSSE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System Regent President John Robert Behling issued this statement today: “The Board of Regents appreciates the status report UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson provided […]
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Regents approve 3% annual increases in 2019-21 pay plan
December 6, 2018
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously approved a pay plan that would provide UW System employees a three percent pay plan increase for […]
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UW System seeks 3% annual increases in 2019-21 pay plan
Wisconsin should continue to reinvest in higher education
December 3, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross will recommend the Board of Regents take decisive action to approve a pay plan that would provide UW System employees […]
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UW System Statement Regarding Title IX Announcement
November 16, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System spokesperson Heather LaRoi issued this statement regarding today’s Title IX announcement: “The University of Wisconsin System and our institutions are committed to policies […]
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UW System President Cross Statement on UW-Stevens Point Plan
November 12, 2018
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross issued this statement Monday on today’s UW-Stevens Point plan: “I want to thank faculty, staff, students, Provost Greg Summers and Chancellor Bernie Patterson […]
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UW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2018
October 26, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – Four University of Wisconsin System students and three teachers are being recognized today by the UW System and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant […]
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Agriculture and the Economy: UW-River Falls makes a case to ensure long-term viability of the state’s dairy industry
October 26, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Testifying yesterday before the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Dale Gallenberg, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at University of […]
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UW System honors Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2018
October 22, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 15 recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, […]
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UW System honors achievements of LGBTQ+ advocates and their allies across UW System
14 honorees of the 2018 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People
October 22, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 14 honorees of the 2018 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People, an annual […]
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UW System moving forward on strategic plan priorities (day 2 news summary)
October 5, 2018
SOMERS, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System institutions are making “really significant progress” in increasing the number of people holding the most in-demand degrees, according to Ben Passmore, UW System’s […]
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More than 900 UW System students to receive need-based grants from the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars
October 5, 2018
Madison, Wis. – The Fund for Wisconsin Scholars has awarded need-based grants to more than 900 UW System students, including approximately 580 new four-year University of Wisconsin System students and […]
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News Around the UW System – October 2018
October 5, 2018
Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Parkside is making its mark in professional sports. Student Andrea Wagner completed an internship with Ford Field, home of the […]
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Chancellors share impacts of proposed Capacity-Building Initiatives (day 1 news summary)
October 4, 2018
SOMERS, Wis. – Four University of Wisconsin System Chancellors told the System’s Board of Regents at its meeting Thursday at UW-Parkside that the $25-million funding request for Capacity-Building Initiatives would […]
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UW System seeks investment in Student Success and Workforce Development Initiatives to help address demographic trends
October 1, 2018
MADISON – The $25-million Capacity-Building Initiatives proposed by University of Wisconsin System institutions would expand access to high-demand fields, increase internship opportunities, and enhance undergraduate research. UW System Board of […]
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Gov. Thompson to lead UW System Business Council
September 21, 2018
MADISON – Gov. Tommy G. Thompson has been appointed to lead the statewide business council formed by University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross. The UW System Business Council, comprised […]
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UW System testifies in support of federal financial aid for students in UW Flexible Option program
September 13, 2018
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System on Thursday urged the U.S. Department of Education (DoEd) to rewrite regulations governing the federal student financial aid programs to ensure students participating […]
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UW System on track to implement more robust hiring, reference check policies (day 2 news summary)
August 24, 2018
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System presented the Board of Regents with a proposal to require all UW institutions to document in personnel files instances of sexual violence and […]
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Regents approve name changes for UW System two-year campuses
August 24, 2018
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved name changes today for several of the former two-year UW Colleges campuses which now operate as branch campuses of […]
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News Around the UW System – August 2018
August 24, 2018
Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents This summer at UW-La Crosse Assistant Professor Niti Mishra and senior Jackson Radenz used drones to generate 3D maps of a local […]
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Regents approve UW System’s 2019-21 budget requests (day 1 news summary)
August 23, 2018
MADISON – The Board of Regents voted today to approve a biennial budget proposal presented by the University of Wisconsin System that targets affordability, talent development, and return on investment […]
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Regents approve UW System’s 2019-21 budget requests
Biennial operating budget request focuses on student success, workforce development, efficiencies
August 23, 2018
MADISON – The Board of Regents voted today to approve a biennial budget proposal presented by the University of Wisconsin System that targets affordability, talent development, and return on investment […]
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UW System to recommend more robust hiring, reference check policies
With heightened national interest in preventing sexual misconduct, UW System’s proposals attract attention
August 21, 2018
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System plans to require all UW institutions to document in personnel files instances of sexual violence and sexual harassment perpetrated by employees and to […]
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Investing in the UW System is an investment in Wisconsin
Biennial operating budget request focuses on student success, workforce development, efficiencies
August 20, 2018
MADISON – President Ray Cross will present a biennial budget proposal Thursday for the University of Wisconsin System that targets affordability, talent development, and return on investment for the people […]
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UW System is major driver of the Wisconsin economy
New study shows UW System offers a $23 return on every dollar invested by the state
August 15, 2018
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System contributes $24 billion to the state’s economy each year, which is a 23-fold return on Wisconsin’s investment in the university, according to a […]
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Wisconsin Idea Summit explores a smart future: How will smart technology create tomorrow’s Wisconsin?
Digi.City founder Chelsea Collier headlines Aug. 7 event at UW-Parkside
July 30, 2018
As emerging technologies broaden and increase access to information, more than 600 cities and regions around the world are projected to invest over $400 billion in the next two years […]
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UW System restructuring is given seal of approval by the Higher Learning Commission
Two-year UW campuses join four-year receiving institutions as branch campuses
June 29, 2018
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System’s plan to restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension has been officially approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Effective July 1, the 13 two-year […]
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UW System President Cross Statement on Announcement of Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute
June 21, 2018
“Data analytics is a rapidly emerging field that brings opportunities to drive economic growth and address societal challenges. This initiative recognizes the tremendous educational and research assets of UW-Milwaukee, and […]
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UW System Statements Regarding Audit Report Hearing
June 21, 2018
President Ray Cross and Regent Michael M. Grebe addressed the Joint Audit Committee today to discuss Audit Report 18-4: Relationships Between the University of Wisconsin and Certain Affiliated Organizations. President […]
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Focused on affordability, Regents approve financial aid boost (day 2 news summary)
Board also unanimously approves $6.35 billion annual budget
June 8, 2018
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – With college affordability a top priority, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a UW System proposal recommending increased state funding for financial aid at […]
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UW System Board of Regents leadership re-elected
June 8, 2018
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – By unanimous vote, Regent John Robert Behling of Eau Caire was today re-elected President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Regent Drew Petersen […]
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Focused on affordability, Regents approve financial aid boost
Board also unanimously approves $6.35 billion annual budget
June 8, 2018
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – With college affordability a top priority, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a UW System proposal recommending increased state funding for financial aid at […]
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News Around the UW System – June 2018
June 8, 2018
Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Milwaukee senior Kirill Shmilovich works with assistant professor of physics Ionel Popa to study how protein hydrogels respond to force. This […]
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President Cross announces application fees waived for UW Colleges applicants (day 1 news summary)
June 7, 2018
MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System will be waiving application fees for all students applying to any of the 13 two-year UW Colleges campuses for the Fall 2018 term, […]
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Regents call for UW System to develop more robust policies to safeguard against sexual harassment
Changes to hiring, reference check policies will be considered
June 7, 2018
MILWAUKEE – The Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution today calling for University of Wisconsin System to develop or modify certain human resources policies to ensure more robust hiring […]
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Students applying to UW System two-year campuses have application fees waived
One-time waiver is intended to encourage more students to apply to college
June 7, 2018
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announced today that application fees will be waived, effective immediately and through Sept. 7, for students applying to any of the 13 two-year […]
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Regents Honor Outstanding UW System Teachers
Educators in Eau Claire, Baraboo, and Green Bay recognized with Regents’ top teaching award
June 5, 2018
The UW System Board of Regents will honor the 26th annual winners of its Teaching Excellence Awards on June 8 in Milwaukee at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize […]
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UW System Board to consider additional safeguards against sexual harassment
Recommended changes to hiring, reference checks to be discussed at June Board
May 30, 2018
MADISON – At Governor Walker’s request, University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross, in consultation with Board of Regents leadership and campus stakeholders, is calling for more robust hiring and […]
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President Cross Column: UW System Prepares Young Professionals in Eau Claire
April 27, 2018
“I liked initially that the internship was at the Dunn County Community Services building with human services. I’ve been able to shadow a lot of the departments, including Veterans Service […]
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President Cross Column: UW System Prepares Young Professionals in Oshkosh
April 27, 2018
“This position has been extremely valuable to me not only to refine my PR skills, but to learn more about the different PR industries. I want to work in the […]
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President Cross Column: UW System Prepares Young Professionals in Stevens Point
April 27, 2018
“I grew up here. I like the community. I really want a career here. The university was a great fit. I was conscious of spending money, and I could live […]
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President Cross Column: UW System Prepares Young Professionals in Madison
April 27, 2018
“Being able to shadow officers during their daily meetings and tasks helped me better understand how an embassy functions. I was able to get advice from current professionals and build […]
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President Cross Column: UW System Prepares Young Professionals in La Crosse
April 27, 2018
“In this job the answer is not given to us, we have to figure it out on our own. These hands-on experiences helped greatly in learning to apply myself.” -Kelsey […]
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President Cross Column: UW System Prepares Young Professionals in Green Bay
April 27, 2018
“This experience is valuable from so many perspectives including professional experience, medical field experience, patient contact and the chance to use top-of-the-line technology that is not present in most clinics.” […]
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Board of Regents Audit Committee Chair Statement Regarding DOJ Criminal Charges Against Former UW-Oshkosh Officials
April 26, 2018
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed criminal charges against former UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells and former Vice-Chancellor of Administrative Services and Chief Business Officer Thomas Sonnleitner. Wells and Sonnleitner […]
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UW System Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs James Henderson Retires, Karen Schmitt Named Interim
April 23, 2018
James P. Henderson, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for the University of Wisconsin System, has announced that he will retire effective June 1, 2018. UW System President Ray […]
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UW System Receives $4 Million in Broadband Funding
Money will help support campus internet-based learning efforts
April 20, 2018
The UW System will receive $4 million to support health care education delivery through broadband and telecommunications services on all 26 campuses. The UW System applied for the funding, which will […]
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Wisconsin Students Showcase Innovative Research at State Capitol
April 11, 2018
Today, nearly 130 students and their faculty mentors from every UW campus across the state traveled to the State Capitol in Madison to showcase their important and innovative research at […]
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Regents Honor Recipients of Academic Staff Excellence Awards (day 2 news summary)
April 6, 2018
MADISON – The UW System Board of Regents today honored two individuals and one program as this year’s recipients of its Academic Staff Excellence Awards, the System’s highest recognition for […]
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Regents Honor Outstanding UW System Academic Staff
April 6, 2018
Today, the UW System Board of Regents honored this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards at its meeting in Madison. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university […]
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News Around the UW System – April 2018
April 6, 2018
Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Green Bay environmental science undergraduates mimic the mechanics of volcano magma using gelatin and wax. This student capstone experience models […]
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Restructuring Is Positioning Students and UW System for the Future, Chancellors Say (day 1 news summary)
April 5, 2018
MADISON – University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt told the Board of Regents that the joining of UW Colleges campuses with four-year UW institutions as of July 1 is “a […]
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UW System Celebrates Strong Partnerships During National Agriculture Week
March 22, 2018
Wisconsin’s agriculture industry is vital to Wisconsin’s economy. This week, campuses across the University of Wisconsin System are celebrating National Agriculture Week (March 18-24) by highlighting their strong partnerships with […]
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Join Statewide UW College Fairs to Find the Right Campus for You
March 5, 2018
Join a UW Journey college fair at any of UW Colleges’ 13 campuses across the state. These recruitment events are open to students looking to transfer from a two-year campus […]
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Legislative Audit Bureau Confirms UW Payments to Foundations Appropriate
Findings Consistent with UW System Internal Review Issued in October 2017
March 2, 2018
Today, the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a report detailing its evaluation of the relationships between University of Wisconsin System (UWS) institutions and affiliated foundations. LAB reviewed a ten-year time […]
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President Ray Cross Statement Regarding Passing of Chancellor Emeritus Sorensen
February 26, 2018
“Our thoughts are with Chancellor Emeritus Sorensen’s family, friends, and our UW-Stout campus. Chuck served the UW System proudly for more than two decades, and his passing will certainly be […]
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Wisconsin Public Television and Radio to Return to UW-Madison
February 20, 2018
Today, the UW System Board of Regents’ Executive Committee approved a resolution to return UW-Extension’s public media services – Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) – to […]
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UW System President Ray Cross and Board of Regents President John Robert Behling Statements Regarding UW System Compensation Plan Approval
February 15, 2018
On February 14, 2018, the legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) unanimously approved a pay plan increase for UW System employees. UW System President Ray Cross “We thank the […]
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Regents Recognize 10th Annual Diversity Awards Recipients (day 2 news summary)
February 9, 2018
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored the 10th annual recipients of its Regents’ Diversity Awards Friday. The awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access […]
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News Around the UW System – February 2018
February 9, 2018
Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Madison researchers partnered with UCLA to confirm a 3½ billion-year-old piece of rock contained the oldest fossils ever found. Geoscience Professor […]
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UW System Provides Update on Project Aimed at Improving Student Access, Affordability and Opportunity (day 1 news summary)
February 8, 2018
MADISON – Rob Cramer, Vice President for Administration, updated the University of Wisconsin System’s Board of Regents on current and future implementation and planning for the UW Colleges and UW-Extension […]
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Regents’ Diversity Awards Recipients Announced
February 5, 2018
The UW System Board of Regents will honor the tenth annual recipients of its Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 9 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize […]
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$2.3 Million Grant Supports UW System Math Initiative to Increase Student Success
Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation and Affiliates aims to increase student success
February 2, 2018
The University of Wisconsin System has received a $2.3 million grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates in support of its ongoing Math Initiative, a coordinated, systemwide effort. […]
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Staff Changes
January 30, 2018
President Cross accepted Jessica Tormey’s resignation effective January 29. Ms. Tormey has served the UW System since 2007, and most recently served as Chief of Staff and Vice President of University […]
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President Cross Statement on Passage of Assembly Bill AB 675
January 3, 2018
Today, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs passed the provisions included in AB 675, legislation that will streamline the building project approval process at the Wisconsin Department of Administration. The […]
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Board of Regents’ Executive Committee Approves Administrative Functions Related to UW Colleges and UW-Extension Restructuring Initiative
Decision Protects Student Financial Aid Packages
January 3, 2018
Today, the UW System Board of Regents’ Executive Committee approved a resolution that will allow all UW comprehensive and research institutions to offer the UW Colleges’ Associate of Arts and […]