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"UW president makes wise audit request," Editorial, Appleton Post Crescent, Aug. 30.

An editorial lauds UW System President Kevin P. Reilly for inviting the Legislative Audit Bureau to review university policies.

On Campus

"Magazine ranks UWSP highly," Stevens Point Journal, Aug. 30.

U.S. News & World Report ranks UW-Stevens Point as one of the top master's-degree-granting schools in the Midwest.

"Sorensen supports UW-Stout changes," Eau Claire Leader Telegram, Aug. 29.

Chancellor Charles Sorenson cites strong science and technology programs as reasons why the campus should be designated a polytechnic university.

"Grant gives area university an upgrade," Marshfield News Herald, Aug. 30.

UW-Marshfield/Wood County receives a $400,000 grant to renovate six science labs after a visit from a Wisconsin Congressman.

"UW-River Falls light on backup positions while UW-Stout has more," RiverTowns.net, Aug. 30.

Tenured faculty and academic staff are among the few who have limited term positions at UWRF.

"Close quarters at UWM," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 30.

Some UW-Milwaukee students will have more dormmates because of increased enrollment and high demand for student housing.

"UW-Whitewater fraternity suspended," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 30.

The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity is punished with a two-year suspension because of excessive drinking and concerns for student safety.

"Back to school isn't just for kids," Baraboo News Republic, Aug. 30.

UW-Baraboo/Sauk County offers continuing education courses for adults, including how to protect against identity theft.

"Media man retires," Dunn County News, Aug. 30.

After 36 years of service, UW-Stout university relations director John Enger will retire, and finally take time to relax.

"UW's Waisman Center seeing strong demand for biomanufacturing facility time," Wisconsin Technology Network, Aug. 29.

A jam-packed schedule for use of UW-Madison's facility prompts talks of a possible expansion.

"UW campus abuzz with construction," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 28.

UW-Madison construction projects, including a new parking structure and veterinary lab, will continue through the fall.

"UW was designer of Katrina images," Capital Times, Aug. 30.

1.8 million people view web-based images of Hurricane Katrina caught and developed by UW-Madison researchers.

Related:"UW helps track Katrina," Madison.com, Aug. 30.

"Nanotechnology minimizes UW's beloved mascot," Wisconsin Technology Network, Aug. 29.

UW-Madison researchers develop micro-carbon particles shaped like Bucky Badger to showcase tools that could help to detect biological and chemical weapons.

State

"Nanotechnology aids state's future," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 29.

An editorial encourages Wisconsin legislators to support the nanotechnology initiatives researched at UW-Madison that have gained $39 million in sales and federal grants.

National

"Student aid and college tax credits," Inside Higher Ed, Aug. 30.

A federal study shows many students and families are not taking full advantage of higher education tax incentives.

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