News - June 2020
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UW System investment provides timely tools for COVID-19 responses
June 29, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—A University of Wisconsin System investment in the student advising software Navigate has proved fortuitous as campuses turned to remote instruction and advising in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Incoming UW System President Gov. Tommy Thompson announces transition co-chairs
Ambassador Tom Loftus, DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel to lead team
June 23, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—Incoming University of Wisconsin System President Governor Tommy Thompson announced today former Assembly Speaker, Ambassador to Norway, and UW System Board of Regents member Tom Loftus and former Department […]
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Statements on the appointment of Tommy G. Thompson as Interim President of the University of Wisconsin System
June 19, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen announced that former Governor Tommy G. Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim President effective July […]
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Former Governor Tommy G. Thompson to serve as UW System Interim President
Appointment effective July 1
June 19, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen today announced that former Governor Tommy G. Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim President effective […]
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Statements on Gov. Evers’ delivery of $19 million to the University of Wisconsin System for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses
June 17, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers today directed $19 million to the University of Wisconsin System for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses. UW System announced this week that its 13 universities will offer […]
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UW System announces students will return to campus in fall
Plan Ahead Team framework recommendations provide guidance to universities
June 14, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System will welcome students back to campus for the fall 2020 semester, UW System President Ray Cross and Regent President Andrew S. Petersen announced today. […]
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Statement on the withdrawal of Dr. Jim Johnsen as UW System Presidential candidate
June 12, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Jim Johnsen has withdrawn from consideration as a UW System Presidential candidate. Regent President Andrew S. Petersen issued this statement: UW System Regent President Andrew S. Petersen: “It’s […]
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UW System announces Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars Program participants
June 8, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today the selection of the 2021–2022 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars Program participants. The program provides UW faculty and teaching academic staff a […]
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UW System focused on continuing to best serve the State through and beyond the COVID-19 crisis (news summary)
June 4, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—President Ray Cross told the Board of Regents today the University of Wisconsin System will be seeking immediate flexibility and regulatory relief to continue to best serve students, faculty, […]
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UW System Board of Regents leadership re-elected
June 4, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today re-elected Andrew S. Petersen to another one-year term as president. The vote was unanimous. The Regents also re-elected Michael M. […]
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UW System Presidential Search Committee names Jim Johnsen finalist
University of Alaska System President will interview next week
June 2, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—The search process for the next president of the University of Wisconsin System is moving to the next phase with the selection of University of Alaska System President Jim […]
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Regents announce Academic Staff Excellence Awards for 2020
Educators in Kenosha, Superior, and River Falls recognized for work to support student success
June 1, 2020
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are […]