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"Big firms, big tab for state," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 27.

Wisconsin's Medicaid program spends about $46 million each year to provide health-care coverage for some indviduals who work for some of> the state's largest employers, including the UW System.

On Campus

"UW partner plan brilliant in simplicity," Editorial, Wausau Daily Herald, Oct. 27.

An editorial praising the UW Central Wisconsin Connection, which allows students to enroll simultaneously at UW-Marshfield/Wood County, UW-Marathon County, and UW-Stevens Point in an effort to expand student access.

"Second chances at Oshkosh," Badger Herald, Oct. 27.

UW-Oshkosh's "Graduation Project" reaches out to students who left the campus with good academic standing in the hopes they will return to finish their degree.

"Campus center helps students cope with stress," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 27.

The Student Health Promotion Center at UW-Stevens Point helps students cope with stress due to classes, papers or exams.

State

"Platteville group takes its case to the Capitol," Platteville Journal, Oct. 26.

Officials and business leaders from Platteville, including some from UW-Platteville, testified before the state Senate Committee on Higher Education and Tourism about a state procurement plan which would limit vendors from which state agencies can buy consumable supplies. The group contended that the previous system of allowing the university to purchase goods locally saves the state more money, which they said is important due to their limited budget.

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