News

  1. Statements on the retirement of UW-Whitewater Chancellor Richard Telfer

    November 17, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Richard (Dick) Telfer announced on Monday that he will step down as of June 30, 2015. University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross:  “Dick has more experience in the UW System than just about anyone. He came up through the ranks as a faculty member, administrator, and academic […]

  2. President Cross announces new veterans certification for UW campuses

    Institutions with high level of services for veterans will be UW VETS certified

    November 11, 2014

    WAUKESHA – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced the creation of a new University of Wisconsin VETS (Veterans Education and Transition to Success) certification that will recognize campuses that demonstrate exceptional commitment to helping student veterans succeed. Cross made the announcement at an event honoring veterans on the UW-Waukesha campus. “Thanks to […]

  3. UW System and WDVA support in-state tuition rate for non-resident veterans and dependents

    November 11, 2014

    MADISON – Under a new federal law, non-resident military veterans eligible for federal G.I. Bill benefits who enroll in the University of Wisconsin System within three years of being discharged will be assessed in-state tuition rates starting in the fall 2015 semester. This change to the federal G.I. Bill will help to attract veteran students […]

  4. UW System has key role to play in the state’s economic development

    November 6, 2014

    MADISON – As the state’s largest developer of human potential, the University of Wisconsin System is in a unique position to help grow a stronger Wisconsin economy, President Ray Cross told the Board of Regents Thursday.

  5. UW System has key role to play in the state’s economic development (news summary)

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting News Summary

    November 6, 2014

    MADISON – As the state’s largest developer of human potential, the University of Wisconsin System is in a unique position to help grow a stronger Wisconsin economy, President Ray Cross told the Board of Regents Thursday. “We are part of the solution,” Cross said, adding that the UW System must “take the lead with our […]

  6. Statement on the death of Regent President Emeritus Michael J. Spector

    Raymond W. Cross, President University of Wisconsin System

    November 3, 2014

    MADISON – “On behalf of the entire University of Wisconsin System, I want to express our deep sadness at the news of the death of Michael J. Spector, president emeritus of the Board of Regents. Mike was an inspirational and energetic leader, committed to his work as a Regent and steadfast in his support of […]

  7. Cathy A. Sandeen named new chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension

    October 27, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Cathy A. Sandeen, vice president for Education Attainment and Innovation at the American Council on Education (ACE) has been named the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved Sandeen’s appointment, following the recommendation made by a […]

  8. Additional finalist named for UW System VP for Finance

    October 15, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced the name of an additional finalist for the position of Vice President for Finance for the UW System. Reporting to President Cross, this position is responsible for the conduct of all financial affairs of the UW System. This additional finalist, who was identified […]

  9. Regents welcome leaders from Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council in historic meeting

    October 10, 2014

    STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents for the first time welcomed leaders from the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council to its meeting Friday at UW-Stevens Point. “This is a historic day for UW-Stevens Point and the entire UW System,” said Andy Gokee, director of the Native American Center at UW-Stevens […]

  10. Regents welcome leaders from Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council in historic meeting

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October Meeting, Day Two News Summary

    October 10, 2014

    STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents for the first time welcomed leaders from the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council to its meeting Friday at UW-Stevens Point. “This is a historic day for UW-Stevens Point and the entire UW System,” said Andy Gokee, director of the Native American Center at UW-Stevens […]