UW System Clipsheet

UW System

"He who troubleth his own house…," Editorial, Badger Herald, Jan. 19.

An editorial regarding the recommendations of the Resident Assistant Working Group.

On Campus

"Skill o' the Irish offers lessons for Wisconsin," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 19.

Aligning its university's curricula with national economic needs has made Ireland into a successful economic force in recent years.

"Hastad floats idea of self-funded tuition program," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 20.

UW-La Crosse Chancellor Doug Hastad proposes a tuition plan that would provide additional student financial aid, and prepare the campus for new services and future growth.

Editorial: “UW-L tuition, aid plan could make up for budget cuts,” La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 20.

"Benefits from future stem-cell research may win public over," Daily Cardinal, Jan. 20.

Wisconsin legislators said the state has the potential to create many well-paying jobs as a result of UW-Madison's advances in stem-cell research.

"Catholic group wants UW fees," Capital Times, Jan. 19.

UW-Madison officials are urging the student government not to provide funding for church-related activities.

"UW grant will foster cleaner air," Capital Times, Jan. 19.

Partnerships between community organizations in Madison and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are expected following a $450,000 Wisconsin Partnership Fund grant to the Dane County Clean Air Coalition to prevent health risks that result from polluted air.

National

"Many college students graduate with low proficiency in math and reading, study finds," Chronicle of Higher Education, Jan. 20.

A new survey finds gaps in math and reading skills of college graduates; researchers suggest colleges and universities might examine curricula and learning outcomes.

Clipsheet Archive | Clipsheet Home