UW System Clipsheet
September 30, 2005
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On Campus
"UW addresses diversity issues at Plan 2008 forum," Badger Herald, Sept. 30.
The UW-Madison campus community discusses the progress and goals of the systemwide Plan 2008 initiative.
Related: "Shortfalls of diversity plan disappoint UW," Daily Cardinal, Sept. 30.
"UW-Marinette celebrates 40th year with enrollment peak," Marinette Eagle Herald, Sept. 30.
Dean Paula Langteau shares the success of the highest enrollment in the campus's 40-year history with the Marinette County Board.
"Leaders discuss preferences for new chancellor," UW-Eau Claire Spectator, Sept. 30.
The UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Search Committee consults area legislators and business leaders about new leadership for the campus.
"UW-Madison gets $14.8 to advance nanoscale research," Wisconsin Technology Network, Sept. 30.
The National Science Foundation awards UW-Madison researchers a $14.8 million grant to continue groundbreaking work in nanotechnology.
"UW study sheds light on brain during sleep," Capital Times, Sept. 30.
UW-Madison psychologists discover new clues about brain patterns during sleep that may help better understand some mental disorders.
"Mind your manners," Oshkosh Northwestern, Sept. 30.
UW-Oshkosh students dine with faculty and local business leaders to brush up on interview skills and the etiquette of formal dining.
"Pig-to-Plate program fattens up," River Falls Journal, Sept. 30.
UW-River Falls animal science and agricultural economics departments will offer a course designed to teach students about the meat processing and promotion industry, thanks to a grant awarded by the USDA.
State
"Waukesha County to live under microscope," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 30.
UW-Madison's Waisman Center and Medical College of Wisconsin to take lead in $16.2 million study abut environmental effects on children.
National
"Price increases sharpest at public colleges," Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 30.
As a result of decreasing state support, the nation's public higher learning institutions have been forced to make record increases in tuition rates.