News

  1. Regents approve UW System’s vision and biennial budget plan

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents August Meeting, Day One News Summary

    August 21, 2014

    OSHKOSH, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents  unanimously  approved the UW System’s 2015-17 biennial operating budget request at its meeting Thursday in Oshkosh. UW System’s Aug. 21, 2014, news release: “President Cross’ vision and budget plan focus on state’s economy” Text of UW System President Ray Cross’ remarks to the Board […]

  2. President Cross’ vision and budget plan to focus on state’s economy

    August 21, 2014

    OSHKOSH, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today offered a biennial budget proposal focused on developing the “talent and ideas to improve Wisconsin’s economy and impact the world.” Cross’ remarks, which he presented to the UW System Board of Regents during its meeting in Oshkosh, were part of a larger presentation of his vision […]

  3. University of Wisconsin System’s undergraduate research gains national attention

    August 15, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – Undergraduate research takes center stage across the University of Wisconsin System this month, as UW institutions work with the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) to boost interest in undergraduate research. A national conference in La Crosse this past weekend attracted thousands of participants from across the country. On Wednesday, students from every […]

  4. UW System co-hosts listening reception with African-American and Latino leaders of Dane County

    August 14, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross joined with the Madison Urban League, Centro Hispano, United Way, and over 100 other African-American and Latino community leaders to discuss possible partnerships at a reception this week. “In today’s talent-based economy, it is vitally important – for all of us – that educational and […]

  5. UW System has plenty to share at Wisconsin State Fair

    July 31, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – Along with carnival rides, cows, and cream puffs, the University of Wisconsin System’s longstanding commitment to educational opportunity, research, and statewide outreach will be on display this week at the Wisconsin State Fair. UW System President Ray Cross was on hand for the fair’s grand opening this morning at the Wisconsin State […]

  6. UW System president promotes economic benefits of university-based R&D

    “A transformative investment,” Ray Cross tells conference

    July 21, 2014

    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Describing university-based research and development as “one of the state’s most transformative investments,” University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today said that the UW institutions are committed to helping Wisconsin’s businesses, industries, entrepreneurs and families succeed. Cross made his remarks at the seventh annual Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium in […]

  7. UW System President Cross to speak Monday at Science and Technology Symposium

    July 18, 2014

    UW System President Ray Cross will speak on the educational and economic benefits of university research when he appears Monday, July 21, at the seventh annual Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium in Eau Claire. The two-day event will be held in the Davies Center at the UW-Eau Claire campus.  The audience will be comprised of […]

  8. “News from Around the UW System”

    June 6, 2014

    June 6, 2014

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents (at UW-Milwaukee) I’m going to start with something truly remarkable. Just last week, the UW-Whitewater baseball team defeated Emery College to win the NCAA Division III College World Series. That’s good news on its own – but it also completed an almost unprecedented “triple crown” […]

  9. Board of Regents recognizes winners of Teaching Excellence Awards

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

    June 6, 2014

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday honored two professors and one academic program for their outstanding achievements. The Regents Teaching Excellence Awards, bestowed this year for the 22nd time, are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and academic staff. See the UW System news release […]

  10. WTCS, UW System leaders sign historic transfer agreement

    June 6, 2014

    MILWAUKEE, Wis.  – Leaders of Wisconsin’s two public higher education systems signed an historic agreement today that identifies up to 48 core credits that students can transfer within or between the two systems. University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross and Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Morna Foy signed the agreement following Friday’s meeting […]