News

  1. Regents Approve Concept to Restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension (news summary)

    November 9, 2017

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved today a proposal to restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension, joining the 13 two-year campuses with four-year comprehensive and research institutions. UW-Extension divisions will be joined within UW-Madison and UW System Administration. “This proposal empowers us to meet the challenges we face while upholding the […]

  2. Board of Regents Approves Restructure of UW Colleges and UW-Extension

    November 9, 2017

    Today, the UW System Board of Regents passed a resolution approving a proposal to restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension.  The resolution allows UW System President Ray Cross to proceed with planning and implementation to join the 13 two-year campuses with four-year comprehensive and research institutions.  UW-Extension divisions will be joined within UW-Madison and UW System […]

  3. UW System Recognizes Seven Institutions for Earning UW VETS Certification

    UW System Awarded Nearly $24 Million in UW-funded Veterans Tuition Benefits in Fiscal Year 2017

    November 9, 2017

    Two days before Veteran’s Day, the University of Wisconsin (UW) System honored seven of its institutions at today’s Board of Regents meeting for achieving UW Veterans Education and Transition to Success (VETS) Certification.  In addition to the undergraduate and graduate tuition benefits the UW System awards to veterans under the Wisconsin G.I. Bill, this certification […]

  4. News Around the UW System – November 2017

    November 9, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents WisPolitics partnered with UW-Extension to offer economic roundtables in Hudson, Richland Center, and Sheboygan. Experts from the Department of Revenue, Division for Business & Entrepreneurship, and Cooperative Extension shared data with community leaders to help drive future economic growth. UW-Marshfield/Wood County celebrated the opening of […]

  5. Students and Teachers Recognized for Outstanding Achievements by UW System and Alliant Energy Foundation

    October 27, 2017

    Four University of Wisconsin System students and three teachers are being recognized by the UW System and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Academic Achievement Award recognizes the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in business or […]

  6. UW System Releases Comprehensive Review of Institution Payments to Foundations

    Analysis did not identify illegal guarantees or loans such as those executed by two former employees

    October 18, 2017

    Today, UW System officials released a comprehensive analysis of payments made from UW institutions to their affiliated foundations between July 1, 2010 and January 31, 2017.  The 134-page report provides details of the UW System’s Office of Finance (Finance) assessment of financial transactions during the seven-year time period.  Finance’s query included the word “foundation” and […]

  7. UW System to Restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension to Expand Access to Higher Education

    UW System proposes restructuring campuses to improve student access and success, increase efficiency and save resources, and better align with Wisconsin’s future workforce needs

    October 11, 2017

    UW System President Ray Cross announces he will propose merging UW Colleges with four-year UW institutions as part of a broader restructuring of UW Colleges and UW-Extension.  There are currently 13 two-year UW Colleges campuses located statewide.  Under his proposal, Cross will propose integrating UW Colleges campuses into UW four-year institutions, effective July 1, 2018.  Cross […]

  8. UW Regents approve new policy on freedom of expression on campus (day 2 news summary)

    October 6, 2017

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – Today, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a new policy regarding academic freedom and freedom of expression on the System campuses. The purpose of the policy is to communicate the Board’s commitment to both issues, as well as set expectations for those who violate those freedoms.  The policy builds […]

  9. Board of Regents Approves Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression Policy

    October 6, 2017

    Today, the Board of Regents approved a Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression policy for the UW System.  The purpose of the policy is to communicate the Board’s commitment to academic freedom and freedom of expression, as well as set expectations for those who violate those freedoms.  The policy builds upon the resolutions […]

  10. “News from around the UW System”

    October 6, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents The National Science Foundation renewed funding for UW-Stout’s LAKES research experience for undergraduates. Each summer, students from across the country participate in cutting-edge research to discover the root causes of phosphorous pollution. Fans at the Green Bay Packers home opener saw plenty of purple among […]