Universities of Wisconsin System

UW System Issues Pandemic Guidelines

Campuses should have social distancing for classes, use residence halls for quarantines, testing.

UW System announces students will return to campus in fall

Plan Ahead Team framework recommendations provide guidance to universities

Finalist for UW System President Withdraws

Candidate withdraws, after search process came under criticism.

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.

State Challenges Federal Sex Assault Changes

Kaul joins 17 other states opposing federal rules, claiming less protection for sexual assault and harassment victims.

UW System announces Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars Program participants

Faculty, Admin Slam UW Restructuring Plan

System leader Ray Cross proposed a restructuring plan that would cut programs across the system.

UW System Board of Regents leadership re-elected

UW System Wants To Borrow for Pandemic Costs

President Ray Cross asks legislature to convene a special session.

Finalist Named For UW System President

University Of Alaska System President Jim Johnson is only finalist left after others drop out.

Evers Appoints Three New UW Regents

Effective immediately, will help shift direction of UW System policies.

Statement on new appointments to the Board of Regents

Gov. Evers Announces Three Appointments to the UW Board of Regents

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.

UW-System Lays Off 40 Administrators

Because of COVID-19, the UW-System laid off 40 from UW-Shared Services Office.

UW System Reached Out on Proposed Changes

Three virtual meetings included about 350 faculty and staff stakeholder participants.

47% of State’s Non-Profits Have Cut Staff

Many cutting programming, most seeing fewer volunteers, report finds.

Connie Foster appointed UW-River Falls interim chancellor

UW Faculty Blast President’s ‘Power Grab’

COVID-19 plan by UW System leader Ray Cross will centralize power, they charge.

Jablonski named to lead statewide Freshwater Collaborative

UW System Statements on UW-River Falls Chancellor Dean Van Galen

Chancellor Van Galen named president of Missouri Southern State University

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt

UW Plans Testing All Students, Faculty

System President Ray Cross says goal is for in-person classes at all campuses this fall.

UW System Expects $212 million in Losses

The pandemic has brought a fiscal crisis to the university system.

Wisconsin Welcomes Donation of PPE from Sister State in China

UW System Projects $170 Million Revenue Loss

Housing and dining fee refunds and college sports revenue losses, all due to pandemic.

Michael Alexander named new chancellor of UW-Green Bay

Appointment takes effect May 1

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

UW System recognizes three professors as 2020 Regent Scholars honored for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship

State’s Colleges Will Refund $78 Million

Wisconsin’s 13 universities and branch campuses reimbursing students moving off campus.

Wisconsin SBDC to assist businesses with disaster loan applications

Free consulting also available to help owners cope with challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic

UW System to offer prorated room and board refunds

UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

$825,000 in state matching grants advance 9 high-tech small businesses

UW System to host national public summit at UWM on preventing sexual harassment in higher education

5 UW Campuses Phasing Out Coal

UW System will end its statewide contract to provide coal for campuses.

UW System to host national public summit on preventing sexual harassment in higher education

The Encyclopedia of Milwaukee Documents the City

UW-Milwaukee has built a massive digital archive for the city.

Gov. Evers Appoints Héctor Colón to the UW Board of Regents

Gov. Evers Acts on More Than 60 Bills

Statements on the retirement of UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson

Wisconsin SBDC celebrates 40 years of helping businesses

Support from UW System universities integral to success

GOP Tax Cut Passes Assembly

Plan costs state $248 million annually, saves average Wisconsin income tax filers $106 annually.

UW-Green Bay chancellor finalists named

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

UW System kicks off second round of All In Wisconsin tour stops at UW-Milwaukee

President Cross, Regent President Petersen announce campus climate survey

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

UW System Tuition Hikes Approved

Regents okay cost overruns and hikes for out-of-state students at UWM, other campuses.

UW System reports to Regents on public records improvements

UW System Board of Regents announces 2020 Diversity Awards

Educators in Milwaukee, Menomonie, and Madison recognized for work to support student success

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Relating to Employee Contracts and Funding for Homelessness

Statements on Gerald Whitburn’s resignation from the UW-System Board of Regents

Regent President Petersen statement on State of the State address

Statement by Regent President Petersen on plea by former UW Oshkosh officials

UW System Presidential Search Committee seeks public input

Consultation with university leadership, faculty, and staff underway

Building Commission Approves Projects

Pay Raise for State Workers Delayed

Legislators still haven't approved union contracts from last year.

Governor Evers: Brookings/ITIF Proposal Would Significantly Boost Funding for Wisconsin Tech Leaders

Report calls for 10-year, $100 billion federal Investment in “heartland” tech centers

UW System expands opportunities for adult learners

“The UW System is consistently working to expand access to nontraditional students, including adult learners.”

UW System Going Big on Online Classes

New plan seeks to double online enrollment by 2025.

Katherine P. Frank named new chancellor of UW-Stout

Appointment takes effect March 1

Gov. Evers Signs Eleven More Bills

Gov. Evers Takes Action on More Than 10 Bills

WUWM announces John Hess as new general manager

Hess has spent nearly two decades building and leading public media organizations within and outside of a university structure.

Foxconn Announces First-Round Finalists of Year-Two “Smart Cities – Smart Futures” Competition

Foxconn continues three-year competition that awards up to $1 million in cash and technical support to Wisconsin students, faculty and staff

Cross Exit Opens Door to UW Reforms

Find leader from outside academia to take fresh look, transform UW System.

UW-Stout chancellor finalists named

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.

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

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.

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.

Statements on the announced retirement of UW System President Ray Cross

UW System President Ray Cross to Retire

Has held leadership roles within UW System since 2011.

Gov. Evers’ Statement on President Cross’ Retirement

"I want to thank Ray for his five years of leadership and service as president of our UW System."

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.

UW System preliminary 2019 enrollment drops slightly in wake of demographic trends

UW System produced a record 36,825 graduates in 2017-18.

Legislature Must Repair Damage to UW System

Funding cut 12% under Walker. UW System falling behind other states' universities.

UW System Math Initiative focused on student success

Regents hear about innovative, influential Literacy Link project

UW System Board of Regents approves resolution recognizing UW‑Superior freshwater research

Lake Superior Research Institute helping Wisconsin become Silicon Valley of Water

State Assembly To Vote On Gubernatorial Veto Change

Hintz calls Republican proposal a "power grab" and says Vos is "drunk with power."

UW System continues All In Wisconsin tour at UW-La Crosse

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

UW System brings All In Wisconsin tour to UW-River Falls

UW System’s Growth Is Top Heavy

8% drop in system’s faculty over three year period while number of administrators grew 3.5%.

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

Marquette University Slashes Staff

To avoid tuition hike, 24 employees laid off, 49 vacancies won’t be filled.

UW System launches All In Wisconsin tour at UW-Parkside

Foxconn Kicks Off Year Two of Smart Cities Smart Futures Competition

Foxconn continues three-year competition that awards up to $1 million in cash and technical support to Wisconsin students, faculty, and staff

Gov. Evers Attends Midwest U.S.—Japan Association Conference, Meets with Corporate Leaders

Trade mission emphasizes exports, connections with Japanese-owned businesses in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, State Business Leaders Depart Today for Trade Mission to Japan

Governor will focus on building relationships, increasing exports and attracting investments

Gov. Evers Tours UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences

Visit highlights new Freshwater Collaborative program, public-private partnerships

Cross names Sheryl L. Van Gruensven as interim chancellor of UW-Green Bay

State Continues Millennial Marketing Campaign

Evers wouldn’t fund program begun by Walker, but WEDC finds money from elsewhere in its budget.

WILL Suggests Improvements to UW Free Speech Policy

Submits public comment to better balance, safeguard First Amendment rights of all

UW System President Ray Cross Statement on UW-Green Bay Chancellor Gary Miller

Chancellor Miller named president of University of Akron

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approved Projects

Gov. Evers is committed to maintaining safe and reliable buildings by making smart and efficient maintenance decisions and investing in needed repairs and upgrades across the state building portfolio.

Anny Morrobel-Sosa named Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Morrobel-Sosa will serve as the chief academic officer for the UW System.

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.

UW System Drives Wisconsin’s Economy

And returns $23 dollars for every $1 invested. Strong state support pays off.