News - April 2014

  1. UW-Stout chancellor finalists named

    April 30, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-Stout. A 21-member search and screen committee, chaired by Dr. Petre (Nelu) Ghenciu, from UW-Stout’s Mathematics Department, recommended the slate of finalists to Cross and a special committee of the UW System Board of Regents […]

  2. Roter appointed UW-Oshkosh interim chancellor

    April 30, 2014

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announced today he will appoint UW-Oshkosh Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Petra (PAY-tra) Roter as interim UW-Oshkosh chancellor upon the retirement of Richard Wells this summer. “Dr. Roter has not only provided visionary leadership on her campus, but she also is a committed collaborator in the […]

  3. Statement by UW System regarding Legislative Joint Committee on Employment Relations April 23 meeting

    April 23, 2014

    Madison, Wis. –– University of Wisconsin System officials today received approval to begin implementation of new personnel systems for UW System and UW-Madison. These new personnel systems are required by legislation, with implementation originally scheduled to have begun in 2013, but later delayed until July 1, 2015. “It is highly encouraging to receive this support […]

  4. UW Colleges and UW-Extension chancellor search committee named

    April 23, 2014

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today appointed a 23-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next chancellor for UW Colleges and UW-Extension, which was the position Cross held prior to being named UW System president effective February 15, 2014. Cross appointed 12 UW Colleges and UW-Extension faculty members, two […]

  5. Mone appointed UW-Milwaukee interim chancellor

    April 22, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today announced that Mark Mone [MO-knee] will serve as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee interim chancellor following the departure of Chancellor Michael R. Lovell next month. Lovell announced on March 26 that he had been named the first lay president of Marquette University in Milwaukee. Mone […]

  6. “News from Around the UW System”

    April 11, 2014

    April 11, 2014

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System… A generous gift to UW-Stevens Point will establish the university’s first endowed faculty position and enhance one of the nation’s largest wildlife management programs. A $2-million gift from Gerald and Helen […]

  7. 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 […]

  8. 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 […]

  9. 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 […]

  10. 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 […]

  11. 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 […]