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"Legislators call for UW System audit," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 20.

Some Wisconsin legislators are asking for a UW System audit to determine how many employees have been convicted of felonies.

Related: "Lawmakers want tally of felons employed by UW System," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 20.

"UW System must clean up its sordid mess," Editorial, Janesville Gazette, Aug. 19.

An editorial reflecting on the summer's developments involving the UW System.

"Paging Dr. Dahmer: Responses to UW job security column," Letters to the Editor, Aug. 21.

Responses to Stew Rieckman's column on the UW System's policy regarding employees convicted of crimes.

On Campus

"UW-EC on list of top schools," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Aug. 19.

UW-Eau Claire finished fifth in a U.S. News and World Report ranking of the nation's top regional public universities.

"Bennett to retire as Pointers' head coach," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 19.

UW-Stevens Point basketball coach Jack Bennett announces his retirement after a 33-year career.

"Different world awaits incoming freshmen," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Aug. 22.

A feature on the challenges and opportunities presented to incoming college freshmen.

"College tosses paper," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 22.

Beginning this year, students at UW-Oshkosh will not receive paper syllabi from their professors, and will instead be directed to online versions available for printing.

Related: "The End of the Paper Syllabus," Inside Higher Ed, Aug. 22.

"UWM suite shortages not so sweet," Daily Nebraskan, Aug. 22.

An article highlighting the benefits of getting into UW-Milwaukee's Sandburg Residence Halls, and the challenges the university is facing housing those who wish to live there.

"UW-Extension helps new immigrants," Wausau Daily Herald, Aug. 22.

UW-Extension's "Connecting New Immigrants to the Community" program is assisting dozens of Wisconsin's Hmong immigrants adjust to life in the state.

"Input sought for new UW chancellor to oversee all 2-year, Extension sites," Fond du Lac Reporter, Aug. 22.

UW-Extension and UW Colleges are seeking input from the public as they seek for a chancellor to head both institutions.

"Review appropriate of city, UWO police forces relationship," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 19.

A call to review the law-enforcement relationship between UW-Oshkosh and the City of Oshkosh.

Related: "Chief said community knowledge of force lacking," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 22.

"Irish president extols relationship with U.S.," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 21.

Leaders at UW-Milwaukee, who met with Irish President Mary McAleese Saturday, are seeking to forge links with Irish universities in an effort to stimulate Milwaukee's economy.

State

"Forum builds on the work of the Wisconsin Economic Summit," Wisconsin Technology Network, Aug. 22.

A preview of the UW System-sponsored "Building the New Wisconsin Economy" conference, held this week in Middleton.

National

"Concerned colleges try to stanch flow of cheap beer," USA Today, Aug. 22.

Highlights of nationwide university efforts, including UW-Madison, to reduce binge drinking.

"Colleges push meningitis vaccine," Inside Higher Ed, Aug. 19.

Universities nationwide are urging incoming freshmen to be immunized for meningitis.

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