News

  1. 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 […]

  2. 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 […]

  3. President Cross’ vision and budget plan to focus on state’s economy

    August 21, 2014

    OSHKOSH, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today offered a biennial budget proposal focused on developing the “talent and ideas to improve Wisconsin’s economy and impact the world.” Cross’ remarks, which he presented to the UW System Board of Regents during its meeting in Oshkosh, were part of a larger presentation of his vision […]

  4. Board of Regents recognizes winners of Teaching Excellence Awards

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

    June 6, 2014

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday honored two professors and one academic program for their outstanding achievements. The Regents Teaching Excellence Awards, bestowed this year for the 22nd time, are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and academic staff. See the UW System news release […]

  5. UW System Board of Regents re-elects its top leaders

    Photo of Regent President Michael J. Falbo

    June 6, 2014

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – By unanimous vote, Regent Michael J. Falbo of Franklin was re-elected President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today, and Regent Regina Millner of Madison re-elected to serve as Vice President of the Board. Both positions have a one-year term. First appointed to the Board in 2004, Falbo previously […]

  6. UW Regents approve spending plan for FY15

    Cross highlights greater transparency and use of fund balances

    June 5, 2014

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved a $6.097 billion spending plan for the state’s public university system, using $159.9 million in accumulated balances to freeze tuition rates at current levels and to support other student-related academic and program needs. The Board’s action funds the UW System for the […]

  7. Cross unveils ‘four pillars’ of biennial budget plan

    Affordability a top priority, system president tells UW regents

    June 5, 2014

    MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Maximizing affordability and containing student debt are the University of Wisconsin System’s top priorities, President Ray Cross said Thursday afternoon as he offered a preview of the UW System’s 2015-17 biennial budget plan. Addressing the UW Board of Regents, Cross said that affordability is one of four “pillars” of the two-year budget plan he […]

  8. Board approves UW System’s annual budget plan and new financial processes

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

    June 5, 2014

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved a $6.097 billion spending plan for the state’s public university system, using $159.9 million in accumulated balances to freeze tuition rates at current levels and to support other student-related academic and program needs. The Board’s action funds the UW System for the […]

  9. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers

    May 29, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor two professors and one academic program for their outstanding achievements in teaching, when they bestow the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and academic staff on June 6. The 2014 recipients of the 22nd annual Regents Teaching Excellence Awards […]

  10. UW System’s response to Gov. Walker’s statement

    April 11, 2014

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – In light of the Governor’s statement, University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross concurs that keeping college affordable is a high priority of the UW System. Gov. Scott Walker today called for an additional two-year tuition freeze for the UW System in the next budget. The 2013-2015 budget previously froze tuition […]