News

  1. “News from Around the UW System”

    February 6, 2015 - Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents

    February 6, 2015

    At this time, I want to take a brief moment to share some of the good work that students, faculty, and staff are doing around the UW System: UW-La Crosse has once again been named in the top 100 Best Value colleges by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. The ranking doesn’t just recognize low cost, but […]

  2. Regents weigh in on proposed biennial budget and impact on UW System (news summary)

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting, Day One News Summary

    February 5, 2015

    MADISON – The Governor’s proposed biennial state budget offers new identity and opportunity for the University of Wisconsin System, UW System President Ray Cross told the Board of Regents  Thursday. It also presents serious and significant challenges. As spelled out by the Governor earlier this week, the budget includes proposals to provide the university with […]

  3. Winners of Regents’ Diversity Awards announced

    January 30, 2015

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the seventh annual winners of its Regents’ Diversity Awards on Feb. 6 in Madison. The awards program was established by the Board to recognize and support individuals and programs in the UW System that foster access and success in university life for […]

  4. President Cross presents plans to transform how the UW System does business (news summary)

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December Meeting, Day Two News Summary

    December 5, 2014

    MADISON – President Ray Cross is calling for a series of internal reforms at the University of Wisconsin System, including an outside review of administrative operations and a thorough reexamination of student fees, as part of continuing efforts to more closely align the University with the needs of the state. Cross presented his package of […]

  5. President Cross presents plans to transform how the UW System does business

    Proposed reforms to enhance quality and affordability

    December 5, 2014

    MADISON – President Ray Cross is calling for a series of internal reforms at the University of Wisconsin System, including an outside review of administrative operations and a thorough reexamination of student fees, as part of continuing efforts to more closely align the University with the needs of the state. Cross presented his package of […]

  6. Education Committee considers expanding engineering programs

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December Meeting, Day One News Summary

    December 4, 2014

    MADISON – The Board of Regents’ Education Committee engaged in a broad discussion about the supply and demand for engineers in Wisconsin as well as possible recommendations on how to efficiently and appropriately expand the University of Wisconsin System’s array in engineering. Several chancellors and local business owners presented their cases for and against the […]

  7. UW System has key role to play in the state’s economic development

    November 6, 2014

    MADISON – As the state’s largest developer of human potential, the University of Wisconsin System is in a unique position to help grow a stronger Wisconsin economy, President Ray Cross told the Board of Regents Thursday.

  8. UW System has key role to play in the state’s economic development (news summary)

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting News Summary

    November 6, 2014

    MADISON – As the state’s largest developer of human potential, the University of Wisconsin System is in a unique position to help grow a stronger Wisconsin economy, President Ray Cross told the Board of Regents Thursday. “We are part of the solution,” Cross said, adding that the UW System must “take the lead with our […]

  9. Statement on the death of Regent President Emeritus Michael J. Spector

    Raymond W. Cross, President University of Wisconsin System

    November 3, 2014

    MADISON – “On behalf of the entire University of Wisconsin System, I want to express our deep sadness at the news of the death of Michael J. Spector, president emeritus of the Board of Regents. Mike was an inspirational and energetic leader, committed to his work as a Regent and steadfast in his support of […]

  10. Regents approve UW System’s vision and biennial budget plan

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents August Meeting, Day One News Summary

    August 21, 2014

    OSHKOSH, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents  unanimously  approved the UW System’s 2015-17 biennial operating budget request at its meeting Thursday in Oshkosh. UW System’s Aug. 21, 2014, news release: “President Cross’ vision and budget plan focus on state’s economy” Text of UW System President Ray Cross’ remarks to the Board […]