UWs leadership statements on announcement by UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo

MADISON, Wis.-Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo.

UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost:

"As the 20^th leader of UW-River Falls, Chancellor Gallo remained focused on student success, affordability, and career readiness. The partnerships she forged with employers and the community will help sustain the university in the coming years."

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman:

"Chancellor Gallo has kept UW-River Falls focused on future growth and sustainability even while navigating challenging financial times. She championed the new Science and Technology Innovation Center currently under construction, which is sure to attract students and faculty. We are grateful for her leadership and service to the university."

The Universities of Wisconsin serve more than 162,500 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, these 13 public universities are Wisconsin's talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in the state five years after earning a degree. The universities provide a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin's culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. Learn more at wisconsin.edu.