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"Proponents push for UW campus merger," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 1.

A steering group charged with assessing potential reforms of UW-Waukesha will present all sides of the argument in its report to UW System President Kevin Reilly.

"Report: Waukesha County needs more 4-year-degrees, " Waukesha Freeman, Jan. 31.

UW-Waukesha Dean Patrick Schmitt said he'd like to assess further the educational needs of the Waukesha area before deciding on the future of his campus.

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On Campus

"Proposals pour in for research funding," UWM Post, Feb. 1.

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago said the campus's Research Growth Initiative has resulted in a tremendous burst of entrepreneurial creativity among those on campus.

Related: "Raising UWM’s profile good for all," UWM Post, Feb. 1.

"Critics skeptical about UW’s 15th overall value rank," Daily Cardinal, Feb. 1.

UW-Madison officials say striking a balance between affordability and educational quality is increasingly important in an era of decreasing state support for higher education.

State

"Area lawmakers plan new TABOR-like bill," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 1.

The Taxpayer Protection Act, a soon-to-be-introduced piece of legislation, would limit the amount of revenue state or local governments could receive from fees and taxes.

National

"The President discovers science," Inside Higher Ed.

In his State of the Union address, President Bush said if the U.S. is to remain competitive, the country must continue to lead the world in human talent and creativity.

"In producing volunteers for the Peace Corps, U. of Wisconsin at Madison leads again," Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 1.

UW-Madison produced the most Peace Corps volunteers of any large university in 2005, sending 104 and extending the campus's top ranking for the 20th consecutive year.

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