Education
Finalist for UW System President Withdraws
Candidate withdraws, after search process came under criticism.
Jun 12th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why UWM Matters
It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?
Jun 10th, 2020 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Groups Push MPS, Stop Funding Police
Community groups say MPS should stop paying for Milwaukee Police security programs, spend it on education.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Finalist for UW Job Defends Budget Cuts
Dr. Jim Johnsen, picked for UW System president, oversaw elimination of 40 programs at University of Alaska System.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”
Governor, Legislature not helping. Big hitters in Milwaukee need to rally around university.
Jun 5th, 2020 by John Torinus
Faculty, Admin Slam UW Restructuring Plan
System leader Ray Cross proposed a restructuring plan that would cut programs across the system.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Wants To Borrow for Pandemic Costs
President Ray Cross asks legislature to convene a special session.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Finalist Named For UW System President
University Of Alaska System President Jim Johnson is only finalist left after others drop out.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Appoints Three New UW Regents
Effective immediately, will help shift direction of UW System policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Summer Schools Will Be Mostly Online
Amid pandemic, school districts in Milwaukee, other cities, will stick to virtual learning.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Average UW System Graduate Earns $50,000
That’s one year after graduation, UW analysis finds. And 87% living in state 5 years after graduating.
Jun 1st, 2020 by Rich Kremer
UW-System Lays Off 40 Administrators
Because of COVID-19, the UW-System laid off 40 from UW-Shared Services Office.
May 29th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
