News - July 2017

  1. UW System President Ray Cross Statement Regarding Foxconn Technology Group Announcement

    July 26, 2017

    “We are very pleased to learn that Foxconn Technology Group will be locating its new plant in Wisconsin, where it will be working alongside one of the finest public university systems in the world. The University of Wisconsin System has been engaged in these discussions from early in the process. We have appreciated the opportunity […]

  2. Use New Mobile App to See Which UW Schools Are Right for You

    UW Journey matches students with their best UW campus fit based upon career goals, extracurricular interests

    July 20, 2017

    College-bound students now have an easier way to find UW System campuses that best meets their needs. A new mobile app called UW Journey guides students through the college search process by comparing and contrasting the 26 UW System campuses.  It matches a student’s career goals, extracurricular interests, lifestyle and more.  Users can also sign […]

  3. Regents approve resolution reaffirming commitment to freedom of speech, expression (day 2 news summary)

    July 7, 2017

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming its commitment to honoring freedom of speech and expression on campus. Regent President John Robert Behling, in his first report as the Board’s new leader, called for UW System President Ray Cross and his team to review current […]

  4. “News from around the UW System”

    July 7, 2017

    Report by President Ray Cross to the Board of Regents Students in the UW-Superior Black Student Union honored Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander. They presented him with a traditional African sash to show their appreciation for the police department’s support of the African American community. UW-Stout received a $425,000 grant from the Charles Koch Foundation […]

  5. Regents approve UW System’s annual operating budget (day 1 news summary)

    July 6, 2017

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted to approve a $6.2 billion annual operating budget for 2017-18 at its meeting Thursday in Madison. In introducing the budget, UW System President Ray Cross reiterated the need to consider the value students derive from a high-quality college experience, and whether the UW’s colleges […]