News

  1. UW System Board of Regents re-elects its top leaders

    Photo of Regent President Michael J. Falbo

    June 6, 2014

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – By unanimous vote, Regent Michael J. Falbo of Franklin was re-elected President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today, and Regent Regina Millner of Madison re-elected to serve as Vice President of the Board. Both positions have a one-year term. First appointed to the Board in 2004, Falbo previously […]

  2. Lori L. Stortz named UW System’s chief audit executive

    June 6, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced that Lori L. Stortz will be the UW System’s new chief audit executive, leading the Office of Internal Audit. Effective July 1, Stortz will have responsibility for managing all internal audit functions at UW System, enterprise risk management, and compliance with state and […]

  3. UW Regents approve spending plan for FY15

    Cross highlights greater transparency and use of fund balances

    June 5, 2014

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved a $6.097 billion spending plan for the state’s public university system, using $159.9 million in accumulated balances to freeze tuition rates at current levels and to support other student-related academic and program needs. The Board’s action funds the UW System for the […]

  4. Cross unveils ‘four pillars’ of biennial budget plan

    Affordability a top priority, system president tells UW regents

    June 5, 2014

    MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Maximizing affordability and containing student debt are the University of Wisconsin System’s top priorities, President Ray Cross said Thursday afternoon as he offered a preview of the UW System’s 2015-17 biennial budget plan. Addressing the UW Board of Regents, Cross said that affordability is one of four “pillars” of the two-year budget plan he […]

  5. Board approves UW System’s annual budget plan and new financial processes

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

    June 5, 2014

    MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved a $6.097 billion spending plan for the state’s public university system, using $159.9 million in accumulated balances to freeze tuition rates at current levels and to support other student-related academic and program needs. The Board’s action funds the UW System for the […]

  6. Gary L. Miller named new UW-Green Bay chancellor

    June 2, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Gary L. Miller, chancellor of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been named the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved Miller’s appointment, following the recommendation made by a selection committee.  Miller will step into his new leadership post […]

  7. Regents honor outstanding UW System teachers

    May 29, 2014

    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 6. The 2014 recipients of the 22nd annual Regents Teaching Excellence Awards […]

  8. Robert M. Meyer named new UW-Stout chancellor

    May 27, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Robert M. Meyer, president of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, has been named the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved Meyer’s appointment, following the recommendation made by a selection committee.  Meyer will step into his new leadership post on Aug. 16, […]

  9. Statement of University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross regarding UW-Whitewater’s winning of the NCAA Division III national college baseball championship

    May 27, 2014

    “All of Wisconsin is proud of UW-Whitewater’s unprecedented ‘triple crown,’ which it completed today. As the 2013-14 national champions in football, men’s basketball, and baseball, the Warhawks student athletes have made NCAA history. It’s hard to imagine this three-sport ‘tri-fecta’ ever being achieved again. Congratulations to the players and coaches of all three teams!”

  10. UW System announces plan to fund program allowing high school students to take college courses

    Governor, State Superintendent laud action and commit to finding a long-term solution

    May 22, 2014

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today proposed a one-year plan to cover tuition costs for all high school students taking UW courses offered in high schools. The funding plan will maintain access to the popular option for the 2014-15 academic year while state policymakers consider funding and policy enhancements to the state’s […]