MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross issued this statement today:
“We applaud Governor Evers’ enthusiastic commitment to funding higher education and the University of Wisconsin System. We agree that higher education is vital to growing Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, improving lives, and providing Wisconsinites opportunities to earn higher wages.
“By fully funding the tuition freeze in his proposed budget, Governor Evers is committed to preserving the quality of education critical to student success.
“Additionally, his proposed investments in capacity-building initiatives of high-demand programs can help position Wisconsin for an even brighter future.
“We look forward to working with the Governor and legislators to advance our shared priorities.”
