UW System Clipsheet
August 29, 2005
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"Building the New Wisconsin Economy - From the Ground Up/ Regional Economic Development," Editorial, WISC-TV, Aug. 24.
An open forum notes the importance of state relationships, including with the UW System, for Wisconsin's economic development.
"Tech college plan duplication," Column, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Aug. 27.
Interim Chancellor Margaret Cleek says UW Colleges already offer liberal arts education, and can do more in collaboration with technical colleges.
"UW-Stout still taking students," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Aug. 26.
Declining state support may be one reason hundreds of student spots are still open at UW System campuses, including UW-Stout, Oshkosh, La Crosse and River Falls.
On Campus
"Leader looks to make cuts at UW-EC," Eau Claire Leader Telegram, Aug. 24.
UW-EC Interim Chancellor Vicki Lord Larson tells the campus community how it may be affected by decreases in state funding.
"3 finalists selected in search for college dean," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 27.
Finalists say they are "energized" by potential changes for UW-Waukesha.
"New UW lab studies ID technology," Associated Press, Aug. 29.
More than 40 companies help fund a new UW-Madison research lab that will develop technology that could replace bar codes.
"Getting the state to see the light," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 29.
UW researchers say legislators are overlooking the chance to fund the nanotechnology research that could help bring new business to Wisconsin.
Related: "Nanotech industry adds jobs, millions of dollars to local economy," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 29.
"UW professors get grants to engage technology for course delivery," Wisconsin Technology Network, Aug. 29.
Funding will allow students to learn 'anytime, anywhere' using online engineering courses.
"Young adults learn about real-world money," Wisconsin Radio Network, Aug. 25.
UW-Madison teams up with Great Lakes Higher Education to develop a financial-advice course for students.