News

  1. 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 on-campus instruction this fall. UW System Regent President Andrew S. Petersen: “We appreciate the funding announced today by Governor Evers. As we have said throughout, […]

  2. 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. The announcement comes as universities continue planning for the 2020-21 academic year. “We are preparing an environment that reduces risk so that students, faculty, and […]

  3. 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 Jim Johnsen has withdrawn from consideration as a UW System Presidential candidate.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 disappointing, a dark day for the UW System. “Dr. Johnsen is a fine person who conducted himself with professionalism and honor throughout the process, during […]

  4. 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 unique opportunity to collaborate with other exceptional teachers from across the UW System and from various disciplines. In addition to discussing influential literature, participants are […]

  5. 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, staff, and communities through the COVID-19 crisis. Cross told Regents the UW System submitted a letter making the request Wednesday to Governor Evers, Senate Majority […]

  6. 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. Grebe as vice president. Regent Petersen has served on the Board since 2013 and is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for TDS Telecom […]

  7. 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 Johnsen as a finalist who will go through multiple committee and shared governance interviews next week. “The candidate pool that was developed and reviewed by […]

  8. 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 the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. The recipients were originally to have been honored at the Board of Regents […]

  9. UW System graduates generate remarkable earnings growth

    Original data analysis matched earnings, location, and employment information for 12,000 graduates

    May 31, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System graduates earn a median salary of nearly $50,000 annually just a year after securing their bachelor’s degrees, according to a first-of-its kind data analysis. After five years the median earnings of graduates surpass $66,000. Though the specific wages vary, such earnings growth occurs for graduates in any UW degree program. […]

  10. Connie Foster appointed UW-River Falls interim chancellor

    May 26, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross has named Connie Foster as the interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. Foster is a higher education and leadership consultant who spent 23 years as a faculty member, administrator, and interim chancellor at UW-River Falls. “Connie has a national reputation as a university expert due to her variety […]