News

September 10, 2015

WHITEWATER – The University of Wisconsin System, which was the first statewide system of higher education in the nation to issue an annual accountability report back in 1993, is officially entering the “digital age of accountability.” A new online, interactive UW System Accountability Dashboard was unveiled Thursday at the Board of Regents meeting hosted by […]

August 31, 2015

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System kicks off its series of strategic planning listening sessions, scheduled throughout the state, at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on Tuesday, Sept. 1. UW System President Ray Cross will be on hand to welcome participants to two UW-L listening sessions on Tuesday: Health Session 1:30 p.m., Great Hall […]

August 27, 2015

“We appreciate the support of the Wisconsin Technology Council. Its members recognize the critical roles UW System institutions play in strengthening the economic vitality of this state. We know there are community stakeholders, families, and businesses throughout Wisconsin that, like the Council, place a high priority on the preparation and success of our graduates, innovative […]

August 24, 2015

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System is hitting the road to listen to the people. As part of developing a new strategic plan, the University is asking for input on how the UW System can be even more responsive to the needs of Wisconsin and its residents. At 14 listening sessions to be held […]

August 19, 2015

  MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 17 recipients of the 2015 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their contributions to diversity and the status of women within the UW System. This year marks the 20th […]

August 19, 2015

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 2015 recipients of the Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ People. The P.B. Poorman Award was established to publicly recognize UW System faculty, staff, students, or community members for their excellence in advocacy, research, teaching, or service on behalf […]

July 27, 2015

“One of our top priorities is providing more students easier access to an affordable, quality higher education. Making income data available earlier and more accessible for families— particularly families with low-income and first-generation students—gives them the time, support, and confidence they need to make one of the most important decisions and investments of their lives.”

July 12, 2015

Our efforts during the last six months required a commitment to listening, to partnership and to reform. We carry those values with us going forward. We thank legislators for their collaborative spirit and willingness to continue an important dialogue. We did not agree on everything, but we solidified a new partnership during the conversation. We […]

July 9, 2015

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted 15-2 Thursday to approve a $6.194 billion annual operating budget for 2015-16 that includes significant reductions in fund balances. “We are allocating roughly $180 million from fund balances to bring this budget into balance,” UW System President Ray Cross told the Board. “It is […]

July 8, 2015

We greatly appreciate the support of Sen. Petrowski and all of the Senate members who voted in support of making $25 million of the UW System funding reduction a lapse. This will significantly improve the fiscal condition of our campuses into the future. It is one more demonstration of how our new partnership with the […]