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"Stem cells could help repair heart," Capital Times, Dec. 20.

UW-Madison researchers make progress in using embryonic stem cells that could ultimately be used to repair heart tissue damaged during a heart attack.

"Schmitt set to lead UW-Waukesha," Waukesha Freeman, Dec. 19.

Patrick Schmitt, who will take over as dean of UW-Waukesha in 2006, said he plans to work with students, faculty and the Waukesha community to expand the educational opportunities available to them.

"UWGB athletes' graduation rate tops NCAA average," Green Bay Press Gazette, Dec. 21.

According to a recently released NCAA report, UW-Green Bay graduated 90 percent of its student-athletes from 1995-98, topping the NCAA average of 76 percent.

"UW wants new Union South ," Capital Times, Dec. 20.

Wisconsin Union officials said rebuilding Union South on its current site would cost just as much as renovating and expanding it.

"Renovation on track at UW-Waukesha," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 21.

The renovation of Northview Hall at UW-Waukesha is back on track after budget cuts eased concerns about potential overspending.

"Grant allows global environmental center at UWSP," Stevens Point Journal, Dec. 21.

UW-Stevens Point's Global Environmental Management Education Center has attracted more than $10 million for its sustainability studies.

State

"Senate approves deficit cuts ," Associated Press, Dec. 21.

The U.S. Senate voted today to cut $13 billion from college loan funding, the largest reduction in its history.

Related: "Students fear cuts in loan program," Leader Telegram, Dec. 20.

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