UW System initiates incentives for student nurses to assist in health care crisis
Nov 24th, 2020
UW System to gauge alumni satisfaction in broad survey
Satisfaction, other measures to be assessed in first-time national survey
Nov 9th, 2020
UW System enrollment drops overall, increases for underrepresented students
Impact of pandemic is less than anticipated
Nov 5th, 2020
UW System to lead massive surge testing effort for Wisconsin
Federal push is first using Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 tests
Nov 4th, 2020
Dr. Thomas Gibson named new chancellor of UW-Stevens Point
Appointment takes effect January 11, 2021
Oct 20th, 2020
Registration is now open for national public summit on preventing sexual harassment in higher education
The UW System is hosting the summit, which will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19
Sep 15th, 2020
Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on UW-Madison mitigation steps
Sep 9th, 2020
Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on UW-Madison undergraduate student gatherings
Sep 7th, 2020
President Thompson announces UW System priorities
Administrative savings will help fund new scholarships for underrepresented and underserved students
Aug 11th, 2020
Former Governor Tommy G. Thompson to serve as UW System Interim President
Appointment effective July 1
Jun 19th, 2020
UW System announces students will return to campus in fall
Plan Ahead Team framework recommendations provide guidance to universities
Jun 14th, 2020
Statement on the withdrawal of Dr. Jim Johnsen as UW System Presidential candidate
Jun 12th, 2020
UW System announces Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars Program participants
Jun 8th, 2020
UW System Statements on UW-River Falls Chancellor Dean Van Galen
Chancellor Van Galen named president of Missouri Southern State University
May 18th, 2020
Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2020
Educators in Eau Claire, Superior, and Oshkosh recognized with Regents’ top teaching award
May 4th, 2020
Michael Alexander named new chancellor of UW-Green Bay
Appointment takes effect May 1
Apr 2nd, 2020
UW System to launch new EApp electronic application
New EApp will reduce fees, offer easier navigation, and allow first-time applicants to apply to any UW System university
Apr 1st, 2020
Wisconsin SBDC to assist businesses with disaster loan applications
Free consulting also available to help owners cope with challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic
Mar 23rd, 2020
UW System to host national public summit on preventing sexual harassment in higher education
Mar 9th, 2020
Statements on the retirement of UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson
Mar 2nd, 2020
Wisconsin SBDC celebrates 40 years of helping businesses
Support from UW System universities integral to success
Mar 2nd, 2020
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approves new online Master of Science in Cybersecurity
New graduate degree program aims to fill major cybersecurity talent gap
Feb 17th, 2020
UW System kicks off second round of All In Wisconsin tour stops at UW-Milwaukee
President Cross, Regent President Petersen announce campus climate survey
Feb 14th, 2020
UW System Board of Regents announces 2020 Diversity Awards
Educators in Milwaukee, Menomonie, and Madison recognized for work to support student success
Feb 3rd, 2020
Statements on Gerald Whitburn’s resignation from the UW-System Board of Regents
Jan 23rd, 2020
Statement by Regent President Petersen on plea by former UW Oshkosh officials
Jan 15th, 2020
UW System Presidential Search Committee seeks public input
Consultation with university leadership, faculty, and staff underway
Dec 13th, 2019
UW System expands opportunities for adult learners
“The UW System is consistently working to expand access to nontraditional students, including adult learners.”
Dec 6th, 2019
Katherine P. Frank named new chancellor of UW-Stout
Appointment takes effect March 1
Nov 26th, 2019
UW System presidential search committee named
The Committee is expected to convene in December, when Petersen will charge the Committee with its mission, review search procedures, and begin the national search.
Nov 1st, 2019
UW System honors achievements of LGBTQ+ advocates and their allies across UW System
13 honorees of 2019 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People
Oct 28th, 2019
UW System honors Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2019
This year is the 24th anniversary of the award through which 388 women of color have been recognized for their transformational work.
Oct 28th, 2019
UW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2019
The awards are presented to students and teachers from UW System campuses located within Alliant Energy’s service area.
Oct 25th, 2019
UW System President Cross announces plans to retire
Cross, 71, will continue to serve as UW System president until his successor is found after a national search.
Oct 25th, 2019
UW System preliminary 2019 enrollment drops slightly in wake of demographic trends
UW System produced a record 36,825 graduates in 2017-18.
Oct 17th, 2019
UW System Board of Regents approves resolution recognizing UW‑Superior freshwater research
Lake Superior Research Institute helping Wisconsin become Silicon Valley of Water
Oct 10th, 2019
UW Dairy Innovation Hub seeks solutions to challenges facing Wisconsin dairy industry
Agriculture deans to address Board of Regents on Thursday at UW-Superior
Oct 9th, 2019
UW Extended Campus to launch two online Master of Science programs in Applied Biotechnology and Information Technology Management
The graduate programs are now accepting applications for the spring semester, which starts January 2020
Sep 11th, 2019
Cross names Sheryl L. Van Gruensven as interim chancellor of UW-Green Bay
Aug 29th, 2019
UW System President Ray Cross Statement on UW-Green Bay Chancellor Gary Miller
Chancellor Miller named president of University of Akron
Aug 14th, 2019
Anny Morrobel-Sosa named Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Morrobel-Sosa will serve as the chief academic officer for the UW System.
Aug 6th, 2019
Aaron Seligman named Director of UW System’s Office of Educational Opportunity
Seligman most recently managed student engagement, programming, and communications as Assistant Director of the University of Wisconsin Hillel Foundation at UW-Madison.
Jul 18th, 2019
UW System reviewing student behavioral health services
“With a wealth of expertise on campus, our institutions are already providing a range of behavioral health services to students,” said Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen.
Jul 11th, 2019
UW System empowers small business innovation
“UW System’s Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is powerful and growing,” said UW System President Ray Cross.
Jul 11th, 2019
UW System Statements on Joint Finance Committee capital budget vote
"I deeply appreciate the Joint Finance Committee’s very strong investment in the University of Wisconsin System’s infrastructure."
Jun 11th, 2019
UW System Board of Regents elects new board leadership
Drew Petersen to serve as next Regents’ president
Jun 7th, 2019
UW System forms Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin
The Freshwater Collaborative is designed to meet the pressing needs of freshwater access and security
Jun 6th, 2019
President Cross Statement on Joint Finance Committee budget vote
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross issued this statement today: “Today’s vote was a missed opportunity and shortsighted. The UW System is the best investment the state can make to develop its workforce and attract and retain talent. The UW System budget is reasonable, specific, and responds to workforce needs. We […]
May 28th, 2019
