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  1. UW System honors students for essays on the value of liberal education

    June 7, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross has announced three undergraduate student winners of the annual UW System Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition. Now in its 11th year, the competition was established to support and promote student learning and liberal education throughout the state’s public university system. This year’s essay prompt invited […]

  2. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers

    June 2, 2016

    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 10. “These outstanding educators set a high benchmark for innovative approaches to […]

  3. Building commission approves projects for six UW campuses

    May 27, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. – The State Building Commission on Wednesday approved renovations, energy and water conservation projects and other key upgrades at six University of Wisconsin System campuses. Approved projects included: UW-La Crosse: Center for Arts elevator/entrance improvements UW-La Crosse: Graff Main Hall storm water improvements UW-Madison: Cole Beach tennis/volleyball lighting UW-Madison: Engineering Hall plaza/entrance UW-Madison: […]

  4. President Cross: Wisconsin Technology Council report reaffirms UW System’s critical role as economic driver

    May 18, 2016

    University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross said a report released by the Wisconsin Technology Council this week strengthens the case for supporting higher education given its critical role as an economic driver in the state. As part of its findings, the report, “The Value of Higher Education to Wisconsin’s Economy,” reaffirms that further cuts […]

  5. Statement from University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross

    May 12, 2016

    “Today, I have the honor of participating in a celebration at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, marking its recent designation as one of the country’s top-tier research universities. This honor is the result of and a tribute to years of hard work, innovative thinking, collaborative partnerships and the commitment of so many people. This is the […]

  6. UW System President Cross, Regents President Millner on May 2 UW-Madison Faculty Senate resolution

    May 2, 2016

    President Ray Cross: “While I respect the right of the UW-Madison Faculty Senate to voice its concerns, I disagree with the resolution approved today. As president of the System and a faculty member, it is critically important that I advocate for UW-Madison and all UW System institutions. My role also requires me to work in […]

  7. UW System weighs in on FLSA changes

    April 29, 2016

    A joint letter on behalf of University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross and all 14 UW System Chancellors requests that the White House and Office of Management and Budget reconsider proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act regulations related to overtime compensation. As applied to the UW System, the proposed sharp increases to […]

  8. 140 students to showcase undergraduate research at 13th annual Posters in the Rotunda

    April 12, 2016

    Exploring Snapchat as a dynamic tool for social exchange in persons with language impairment. The direct effect of cycling on neuromuscular control of running in triathletes. Monitoring carbon dioxide and methane levels above active and retired landfills. Those are just three of the undergraduate research and scholarly topics among the dozens that University of Wisconsin […]

  9. Regent President Millner calls for UW System task force to focus on ensuring quality college experience for all students (day 2 news summary)

    April 8, 2016

    GREEN BAY, Wis. – Board of Regents President Regina Millner called Friday for the creation of a University of Wisconsin System task force to evaluate the overall college experience of UW students – with a particular focus on underrepresented minority students. The task force will also be asked to provide recommendations for improvements, as needed. […]

  10. UW System Regent President announces task force to examine underrepresented minority students’ experiences

    April 8, 2016

    GREEN BAY, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Regina Millner called Friday for the creation of a UW System task force to evaluate the overall college experience of UW students – with a particular focus on underrepresented minority students. The task force will also be asked to provide recommendations for improvements, […]