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

By Universities of Wisconsin - Jan 15th, 2020 03:08 pm

MADISON, Wis. –University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen issued this statement today:

“Today’s guilty pleas are the result of a three-year process to bring about public accountability, while affording UW Oshkosh the ability to renew its focus on its students and mission. We are gratified that DOJ and UW System’s efforts resulted in restitution and acknowledgment of misconduct in office by former UW Oshkosh officials.”

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People: Andrew S. Petersen

Government: Universities of Wisconsin System

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