Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents appointed former Gov. Tommy Thompson as the interim system president, following the collapse of a months-long search for a new leader of one of the country's largest public university systems.Thompson was Wisconsin's longest-serving governor, beginning with his first election in 1986. He'll take on the UW System role during extreme uncertainty due to unprecedented budget woes and the impact of COVID-19.Thompson will lead the system's 13 universities and 26 campuses for at least a...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents appointed former Gov. Tommy Thompson as the interim system president, following the collapse of a months-long search for a new leader of one of the country's largest public university systems.Thompson was Wisconsin's longest-serving governor, beginning with his first election in 1986. He'll take on the UW System role during extreme uncertainty due to unprecedented budget woes and the impact of COVID-19.Thompson will lead the system's 13 universities and 26 campuses for at least a...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelJim Johnsen, the president of the University of Alaska System and sole finalist for the position of University of Wisconsin System president, withdrew from consideration for the job Friday.The decision came mere hours before the nine-member search committee chaired by UW Regent Vice President Michael Grebe was set to meet in closed session to consider recommending the full board make Johnsen a formal offer."After deep reflection as to where I am called to lead a university system through these challenging times, it is clear to me and my family...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelJim Johnsen, the president of the University of Alaska System and sole finalist for the position of University of Wisconsin System president, withdrew from consideration for the job Friday.The decision came mere hours before the nine-member search committee chaired by UW Regent Vice President Michael Grebe was set to meet in closed session to consider recommending the full board make Johnsen a formal offer."After deep reflection as to where I am called to lead a university system through these challenging times, it is clear to me and my family...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe leader of the University of Wisconsin System unveiled Thursday that radically re-imagines the network of schools that has been in place for a half-century.President Ray Cross, declaring that immediate action is crucial to the survival of the System, called for consolidating academic programs, streamlining business operations and scaling up online degree programs across the state.The proposal requires all campuses except for UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee, to complete a review of academic offerings by the end of 2020, opening the way for program...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe leader of the University of Wisconsin System unveiled Thursday that radically re-imagines the network of schools that has been in place for a half-century.President Ray Cross, declaring that immediate action is crucial to the survival of the System, called for consolidating academic programs, streamlining business operations and scaling up online degree programs across the state.The proposal requires all campuses except for UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee, to complete a review of academic offerings by the end of 2020, opening the way for program...WW…