News

  1. President Cross announces new UW System Business Council (day 1 news summary)

    October 6, 2016

    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – President Ray Cross announced Thursday that he is forming a University of Wisconsin (UW) System Business Council to advise the UW System about how the university can continue to best meet the needs of the state. The Council will include key business and industry leaders in diverse fields from around the […]

  2. UW System Announces New Business Council

    October 6, 2016

    President Ray Cross announces he is forming a University of Wisconsin (UW) System Business Council that will include key business and industry leaders from around the state with diverse backgrounds and experience.  The Council will advise the UW System about how the university can continue to best meet the needs of Wisconsin. “The challenges Wisconsin […]

  3. A UW System Degree is Worth the Investment

    By Ray Cross, President, University of Wisconsin System

    October 3, 2016

    When we are young, we dream about our future and what we will become.  We are excited to spread our wings and see what adventures lie ahead. If you have children, you have dreams for their future. You want them to thrive, be happy, and have a better life than you could ever imagine. Often, […]

  4. UW System Ranks #13 in World for Innovation

    September 29, 2016

    Today, Reuters announces its Top 100:  The World’s Most Innovative Universities – 2016.  The University of Wisconsin (UW) System ranks #13 in this world-wide ranking. “We work together to provide a quality education and, on behalf of all UW System institutions, we are incredibly proud of this ranking,” says UW System President Ray Cross.  “We […]

  5. New Website Connects Wisconsin Employers to UW Student Talent

    UW System creating talent pathways to fill statewide workforce needs

    September 16, 2016

    The UW System announces the launch of its Career Connect website that connects Wisconsin employers with students for internships, job shadowing, and potential careers.  Career Connect was created in-house to help students get experience in their chosen field, while employers have the opportunity to capitalize on the talent at UW institutions. “This is a win-win-win […]

  6. Solutions for Student Debt: A Call to Action

    Investment in UW System Key to Helping Students and Families with College Affordability

    September 9, 2016

    UW System President Ray Cross is calling for public and legislative support for its 2017-19 biennial budget proposal, which is aimed at helping keep college affordable for the approximately 180,000 students who attend a UW institution each year. “College affordability is a top priority for Wisconsin families.  We help our students through financial aid counseling […]

  7. Regents Millner & Behling: UW System is the state’s best return on investment

    August 19, 2016

    As Regents, we have a strong responsibility to keep the University of Wisconsin System affordable and accessible for Wisconsin families. We feel just as strongly about protecting the quality and excellence for which the UW System is known the world over. The reasons for ensuring this are compelling. Wisconsin benefits when UW graduates choose to […]

  8. Regents approve UW System’s 2020FWD strategic framework, 2017-19 biennial operating and capital budgets (news summary)

    August 18, 2016

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously approved the UW System’s new strategic framework, “2020FWD: Moving Wisconsin and the World Forward.” “The boldness of 2020FWD is rooted in its simplicity,” said UW System President Ray Cross. “We have crafted a framework for the future of the University of Wisconsin System […]

  9. Board of Regents Approves UW System’s 2020FWD Strategic Framework Focused on Affordability, Excellence, and Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce

    Board Also Approves 2017-19 Biennial Budget Request to Fund 2020FWD Initiatives

    August 18, 2016

    Today, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved the UW System’s strategic framework, 2020FWD: Moving Wisconsin and the World Forward. UW System President Ray Cross told the board the framework is designed to provide strategic direction for the UW System in four key areas:  the educational pipeline, the university experience, business and community […]

  10. “News from around the UW System”

    August 18, 2016

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents UW-Parkside’s App Factory has been honored by University Business magazine for innovative approaches to student success on campus. The App Factory employs 20 interns, who earn course credit and are paid to develop mobile apps and web tools for clients in the community. Congratulations, Chancellor […]