News

  1. UW System Announces 2020FWD Initiatives Focused on Affordability, Excellence and Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce

    2017-19 Biennial Budget Request to Fund 2020FWD Initiatives

    August 15, 2016

    The University of Wisconsin System announces release of its 2020FWD: Moving Wisconsin and the World Forward strategic framework, which outlines initiatives to help keep college affordable for Wisconsin families and develop the workforce the state will need in the future.  It will reinvigorate the state’s economy and enhance the lives of the people of Wisconsin. […]

  2. President Cross: Now is the Time to Stand with Your UW

    August 3, 2016

    Over the last nine months, UW System leaders and I held listening sessions around the state, surveying the public, and meeting with focused stakeholder groups about the future of Wisconsin. What did we hear? First and foremost, the people of Wisconsin are proud of the University of Wisconsin System. That emotion was universal and heartfelt. People are […]

  3. DWD & UW System: In today’s job market, an internship helps students and employers succeed

    A Guest Column by Secretary Ray Allen, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and Dr. Ray Cross, President of the University of Wisconsin System

    July 18, 2016

    In today’s job market, internships are a proven means to secure employment after graduation. A well-written resume and cover letter goes a long way, but demonstrating professionalism in a work environment provides a potential employer with a glimpse of how an intern can benefit their business long-term and gives them confidence to invest in a […]

  4. Regents bestow UW System’s highest honors for teaching excellence (day 2 news summary)

    June 10, 2016

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored two professors and one academic program for their outstanding achievements in teaching, when they bestowed the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and academic staff at Friday’s meeting at UW-Milwaukee. The 2016 recipients of the 24th annual Regents Teaching Excellence Awards are: […]

  5. UW System Board of Regents leadership re-elected

    June 10, 2016

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – By unanimous vote, Regent Regina M. Millner of Madison was today re-elected President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Regent John Behling of Eau Claire was re-elected to serve as Vice President of the Board. Both positions have a one-year term. First appointed to the Board in 2012, […]

  6. Regents approve UW-Extension’s Flexible Option business degree

    Innovative program aims to meet needs of working adults, Wisconsin employers

    June 10, 2016

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As a next step for one of the University of Wisconsin System’s most innovative programs, the UW System Board of Regents today approved giving UW-Extension authority to implement an online, competency-based Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree. The baccalaureate degree program – the first to be developed and offered directly […]

  7. “News from around the UW System”

    June 10, 2016

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents A UW-Milwaukee microbiologist, Sandra McLellan, is helping an area Lake Michigan beach – Bradford Beach – enjoy a new day in the sun after aggressive cleanup and naturalization efforts improved water quality and boosted overall beach health. Just in time for summer!       […]

  8. Focused on affordability, Regents recommend increased state funding for financial aid (day 1 news summary)

    June 9, 2016

    MILWAUKEE – With college affordability a top priority, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a UW System proposal recommending increased state funding for financial aid at its meeting Thursday at UW-Milwaukee. The UW System will request an increase of $6,384,100 in 2017-18 and an additional $6,384,100 in 2018-19 for the Wisconsin Grant-University […]

  9. Focused on affordability, Regents approve financial aid boost

    June 9, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. – With college affordability a top priority, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a UW System proposal recommending increased state funding for financial aid at its meeting Thursday at UW-Milwaukee. The UW System is requesting an increase of $6,384,100 in 2017-18 and an additional $6,384,100 in 2018-19 for the Wisconsin […]

  10. CORE Project reaffirms UW System commitment to operational excellence and efficiency

    June 8, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. – A national leader in efficient administrative functions, the University of Wisconsin System is renewing its commitment to streamline and centralize its administrative operations throughout the state, including human resources, information technology, purchasing and budgeting operations. On June 10, at its meetings at UW-Milwaukee, the UW System Board of Regents will hear details […]