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  1. UW System’s response to Gov. Walker’s statement

    April 11, 2014

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – In light of the Governor’s statement, University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross concurs that keeping college affordable is a high priority of the UW System. Gov. Scott Walker today called for an additional two-year tuition freeze for the UW System in the next budget. The 2013-2015 budget previously froze tuition […]

  2. UW System’s response to Gov. Walker’s statement

    April 11, 2014

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – In light of the Governor’s statement, University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross concurs that keeping college affordable is a high priority of the UW System. Gov. Scott Walker today called for an additional two-year tuition freeze for the UW System in the next budget. The 2013-2015 budget previously froze tuition […]

  3. UW System responds to Gov. Walker’s statement

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

    April 11, 2014

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Responding to Governor Scott Walker’s statement Friday calling for an additional two-year freeze on tuition at the University of Wisconsin System, UW System President Ray Cross concurred that keeping college affordable is a high priority of the UW System. “Holding college costs down helps Wisconsin students and families,” said Cross, who […]

  4. UW System anticipates decreased tuition balances, unveils new financial management tools

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

    April 10, 2014

    RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents received its first look Thursday at new financial management tools the University will be using to express, explain, and manage its resources. “Our goal is that you will have greater confidence in how we are managing the University’s finances,” UW System President Ray […]

  5. UW System names new university relations leader

    April 2, 2014

    MADISON – James C. Villa has been named Vice President for University Relations for the University of Wisconsin System. UW System President Ray Cross announced the appointment today, following a national search. In this new position, Villa will supervise a team that is broadly responsible for external and internal communications, state government relations, and federal […]

  6. Statement from UW System on UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mike Lovell’s appointment as President of Marquette University

    March 26, 2014

    UW System President Ray Cross: “Mike Lovell is someone for whom I have the deepest regard as both a valued friend and trusted colleague. It may have started with our shared background as engineers, but it goes far beyond that. I respect his leadership and value his wisdom and counsel. “In a time of considerable […]

  7. UW-Oshkosh chancellor search committee named

    March 24, 2014

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today appointed a 21-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify a successor to UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells, who announced in January that he will be retiring in August. Cross appointed 11 UW-Oshkosh faculty members, two academic staff members, two classified staff members and two students. […]

  8. Finalists named for UW System university relations leader

    March 18, 2014

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced the names of the five finalists for the position of Vice President for University Relations for the UW System. Reporting to the president of the UW System, this new position will supervise a team that is broadly responsible for external and internal communications, state […]

  9. UW undergraduates exhibit research in Capitol on March 12

    Hands-on work with professors enhances student success, improves scientific research

    March 10, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. —About 150 of the University of Wisconsin System’s best and brightest undergraduate students will fill the Capitol Rotunda this week to share their original research findings with legislators, state leaders, UW alumni, and supporters. The eleventh annual “Posters in the Rotunda” event takes place on Wednesday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

  10. President Cross promises clear, transparent communication on UW finances

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting News Summary

    March 6, 2014

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross told the Board of Regents Thursday that clearly communicating and explaining the university’s financial situation is his top priority. “I want everyone in this room to have a basic understanding of our finances. To understand how much money we have, where it is, and where it […]