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"Regents panel: Dump backup jobs for UW brass," Associated Press, Nov. 11.

The UW System Board of Regents agreed to stop offering concurrent appointments to new administrators.

Related: "Committee: no more UW backup positions," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 11.

"UW student fees will be reviewed," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 10.

Regent Tom Loftus suggested the Board of Regents examine the process for increases to student segregated fees.

Related: “Staff may audit fees of UW students,” Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 12.
Related: “Are UW's student fees out of control?,” Associated Press, Nov. 11.

"UW panel backs deal on health funding," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 10.

The Regents passed a resolution that would provide funding to support public health initiatives in Milwaukee.

"Student Bill of Rights: Proposal garners debate in system," Badger Herald, Nov. 14.

UW System officials consider the viability of a proposed bill that could expand students decision-making.

Related: “'Student bill of rights' proposed,” Stevens Point Journal, Nov. 13.

"Board of Regents adds new student position," Daily Cardinal, Nov. 11.

The Regents discussed a bill that would add a non-traditional student position to the board.

"Board of Regents approves Schmitt to head UW-Waukesha," GM Today, Nov. 14.

The Board of Regents approves Patrick Schmitt as the new dean for UW-Waukesha.

"Regents urged to divest from Israel," Capital Times, Nov. 11

Supporters of Palestine asked the Regents' Business and Finance Committee to stop investing in companies that invest in the Israeli army.

On Campus

"Forum to discuss liberal arts," Wausau Daily Herald, Nov. 12.

Citizens concerned with the future of liberal arts education in Wisconsin met at UW-Marathon County forum sponsored by the UW System.

"Staying better while bigger," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 12.

After decades of success, the Medical College of Wisconsin now must work to retain its top scientists who bring in millions in federal research.

"Wiley mulling apparel policy," Capital Times, Nov. 10.

UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley considers whether unionized labor would improve working conditions for those who make UW apparel.

Related: “Wiley unsure of factory proposal,” Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 11.

"UW praises veterans," Badger Herald, Nov. 14.

The UW-Madison campus community took time on Veteran's Day to honor soldiers.

"Waukesha area in top shape, UW study says," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 13.

A UW-Madison study finds that Waukesha County residents who have more education make healthier choices.

"UW man in trenches of the bird-flu battle," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 14.

A UW-Madison researcher brings in more than $5 million in research grants through his work with avian flu.

"Wiley on trip to South Africa," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 12.

Chancellor Wiley will accompany UW researchers to South Africa for the dedication of the world's largest telescope.

"University takes part in American Democracy Project," River Falls Journal, Nov. 11.

UW-River Falls joins 195 campuses nationwide to encourage civic involvement among students.

"UWO funding clears House," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Nov. 12.

UW-Oshkosh may receive $500,000 in federal funding to help Wisconsin's small businesses and manufacturers.

"Students torn over plan to ban UW system from dispensing emergency contraceptives," La Crosse Tribune, Nov. 14.

UW-La Crosse students debate a bill that would ban emergency contraception at UW System campuses.

"Bible study is speech," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 13.

An editorial says UW students should be allowed to study bibles in their dorms with their resident assistants.

Related: “UW should dump RA Bible study ban,” Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Nov. 13.

"'I've lived my dream'," Capital Times, Nov. 12.

UW-Madison's head football coach Barry Alvarez says goodbye after 16 memorable seasons.

State

"State adds to benefits for veterans," Capital Times, Nov. 11.

Wisconsin leads the nation in higher education benefits for veterans by offering tuition waivers for vets and their families.

"Top DOA Official Denies Knowledge Of Contract Problems," WKOW-TV, Nov. 10.

UW System officials warned state officials of problems with a disputed travel contract.

National

"Feds want to limit access to research," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 14.

Proposed federal restrictions may hurt UW-Madison's, and other university's, abilities to attract top scientists from around the world.

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