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"UW losing poor students, system president says," Associated Press, Dec. 9.

President Reilly urges Board of Regents to "think big" in developing tuition and financial aid policies.

"UW System is right to help attract low-income students," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 12.

An editorial praising the UW System and the Board of Regents for considering tuition and financial aid models that would assist students from low-income families.

"Regents discuss competitive executive salaries," Badger Herald, Dec. 12.

Advice from a national expert and an update of Regent business were part of last week's Board of Regents meeting.

On Campus

"New UW-RF chancellor praised for his vision, energy," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Dec. 11.

A profile of Chancellor Don Betz six months into his leadership of the campus.

"Private sector group pushes county college collaboration," Waukesha Freeman, Dec. 11.

The Waukesha County Action Network may conduct surveys of citizens in and around Waukesha to determine the area's educational needs.

"UW-L students may chip in $2.5 million for stadium," La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 11.

The UW-La Crosse Student Association will hold an advisory referendum to find out if students are willing to contribute student fees toward a new stadium.

Related: "Regents name stadium after former coach Harring," Lacrosse Tribune, Dec. 10.

"UW lobbyist made habit of selling tickets," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 11.

UW-Madison and state working to ensure proper guidelines are followed in sharing tickets to athletic events.

State

"Limit cost hike for college loans," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 9.

An editorial urges Congress to keep college more affordable by passing legislation that increases financial aid grants if the cost of student loans is to be raised.

"Tuition certificates aim to ease college costs," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Dec. 11.

Pending state legislatiion would allow the UW System to sell gift certificates that could be used to pay for student tuition.

"Doyle picks locally; Shilling selected to head subcommittee," La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 11.

Governor Doyle selects Rep. Jennifer Shilling to head the state Building Commission ’s Higher Education Subcommittee.

National

"Dean who founded academic-diversity group is demoted," Chronicle of Higher Education, Dec. 11.

Two equal-rights complaints have been filed against the university after the demotion of administrators at UW-Whitewater and UW-Madison.

"California's stem cell program is hobbled but staying the course," New York Times, Dec. 10.

Funding has still not been spent on stem-cell research in California, more than a year after state citizens approved the investment.

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