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"Legislature, UW System not on same page," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 24.

The UW System and legislators are at some of the worst odds in decades, while students suffer from the fallout of decreased state funding.

"Public health school belongs here," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 24.

An editorial asks the UW Board of Regents to consider UW-Milwaukee as the home for a new school of public health.

Related: "Pilot project shows how school could help," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 24.

"More voices link UW to economy," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 26.

A recent ranking of UW-Madison as the top research university in the country should remind legislators and Wisconsin citizens why supporting higher education is vital to the state's economy.

"Confirmation hearing for Loftus," Wisconsin Radio Network, Sept. 23.

Former U.S. Ambassador Tom Loftus pledges to strengthen UW System ties with the Legislature as he is considered as a new member of the Board of Regents.

Listen: http://www.wrn.com/mp3/tl092205.mp3

On Campus

"Sound decision by the chancellor," Editorial, Beloit Daily News, Sept. 23.

An editorial applauds UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard's decision to remove a controversial piece of art from a campus exhibition.

"Could a business leader succeed as UW-EC chancellor?" Editorial, Eau Claire Leader Telegram, Sept. 25.

An editorial questions if someone from outside the academic world would be able to handle the job of UW-Eau Claire Chancellor.

"Case sparks questions over UW official," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 23.

The investigation of personnel matters at UW-Madison leads legislators to question Chancellor John Wiley's handling of the case.

Related: "Wiley under fire for scandal," Post-Crescent, Sept. 24.

"They swear, it only looks like hush money," Column, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 24.

Columnists ask why UW-Madison used emergency funds to provide counseling services for a graduate student who had a relationship with Paul Barrows.

"Not all criminal conduct bad for university classrooms," Letter to the Editor, Oshkosh Northwestern, Sept. 26.

A UW-Oshkosh faculty member argues that criminal convictions cannot stop campus communities from continuing their mission to expand minds and build character.

"County approves UW-Rock expansion," Janesville Gazette, Sept. 23.

The Rock County Board approves the allocation of additional funds to help add a new library and expand existing ones at UW-Rock County.

"UW-Eau Claire faculty awarded National Science Foundation grant," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Sept. 25.

UWEC's chemistry department will use the $600,000 award to improve research and student facilities.

"UWMC faculty write about two neglected subjects," Wausau Daily Herald, Sept. 23.

UW-Marathon County professors add their expertise to two recently published works on little-known subjects.

"UW-L psychology students look for reasons behind their peers' forgetfulness," La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 26.

UW-La Crosse psychology students' two-year study shows students neglect outside school activities as the semester progresses.

"Roll out the red carpet for Michigan fans," NBC-15, Sept. 26.

A new UW-Madison program strives to make visiting football fans feel welcome.

Watch: Wolverine Fans Welcomed

State

"Doyle to reveal Tower Automotive plan," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 26.

Gov. Jim Doyle's Grow Wisconsin initiative will give a 'significant new investment' to an independent stem-cell resarch facility with roots at UW-Madison.

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