News - April 2019

  1. UW-Whitewater chancellor finalists named

    April 30, 2019

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-Whitewater. An 11-member search and screen committee, led by Regent Tracey Klein […]

  2. Research in the Rotunda showcases student research

    By Ray Cross, President, University of Wisconsin System

    April 18, 2019

    Nearly 130 outstanding undergraduates from across the University of Wisconsin System this week filled the Capitol Rotunda to share findings from the important research they have conducted over the past […]

  3. UW System undergraduates showcase research in Capitol Rotunda in 16th annual event

    April 17, 2019

    MADISON, Wis.—Students across the University of Wisconsin System showcased their innovative undergraduate research today at the UW System’s 16th annual Research in the Rotunda event in the State Capitol. The […]

  4. UW System joins national effort to prevent sexual harassment in higher education

    The Action Collaborative is convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

    April 10, 2019

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System is joining more than two dozen other institutions and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to form the Action […]

  5. UW System commits to developing a Tribal consultation policy with the Native Nations in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin is home to 12 Native Nations

    April 8, 2019

    MADISON, Wis. – To strengthen relationships with the Native Nations of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin System has committed to creating and implementing a Tribal consultation policy that will guide […]

  6. Regents honor recipients of Teaching Excellence Awards (day 2 news summary)

    April 5, 2019

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored today the recipients of the 2019 Regents’ Teaching Excellence Awards, which mark their 27th anniversary this year. The […]

  7. UW-Stout Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    April 5, 2019

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross and Board of Regents President John Robert Behling have finalized a 10-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the […]

  8. Board of Regents approves two new online Master of Science degree programs

    New graduate degree programs in Applied Biotechnology and Information Technology Management to address industry demand for skilled professionals

    April 5, 2019

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has granted its approval to offer two new online Master of Science degrees: one in Applied Biotechnology and one in Information […]

  9. News Around the UW System – April 2019

    April 5, 2019

    Report to the Board of Regents Through the hard work and initiative of UW-Oshkosh senior Brianna Langs, the campus welcomed a prominent national speaker in March to kick off Women’s […]

  10. Regents focus attention on rising student behavioral health challenges (day 1 news summary)

    April 4, 2019

    MADISON, Wis. – Reflecting national trends, the number of students in the University of Wisconsin System seeking help for behavioral health issues has increased dramatically over the last decade. As […]

  11. Regents focus attention on student behavioral health challenges

    April 4, 2019

    MADISON, Wis. – Reflecting national trends, the number of students in the University of Wisconsin System seeking help for behavioral health issues has increased dramatically over the last decade. As […]

  12. UW System restructuring reaches key milestones

    April 4, 2019

    (Updated) MADISON, Wis.–University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced the System has achieved key milestones in its ambitious campus restructuring. The first achievement is a successful accreditation review […]

  13. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers for 2019

    Educators in Whitewater, River Falls, and Eau Claire recognized with Regents’ top teaching award

    April 1, 2019

    MADISON, Wis. – The UW System Board of Regents will honor the 27th annual winners of its Teaching Excellence Awards at the next Regents meeting, April 5 in Madison. The […]