UW System Clipsheet
February 6, 2006
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UW System
"Pros listed for merging UWM, UW-Waukesha," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 4.
An initial report released by a steering group studying the educational needs of the Waukesha area identified several ways to increase student access to educational opportunities and to broaden the area's research capacity.
Related: "UW System releases report on UW-Waukesha merger," GMtoday.com, Feb. 6.
"Regents eye pay boost for chancellors," Capital Times, Feb. 4.
The UW System Board of Regents will address increases in executive pay ranges when it meets this week.
Related: "UW chancellors could get raise," Badger Herald, Feb. 6.
On Campus
"$10 million donation to UWM is biggest in university's history," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 6.
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago said a $10 million donation for the campus's business school is "transformational."
"Student loan cuts leave educators, students reeling," Fond du Lac Reporter, Feb. 6.
The dean of UW-Fond du Lac said the largest cut to federal financial aid programs in history could seriously hinder educational opportunities for current and prospective students.
Related: "New aid rules worry college parents, students," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 6.
"UWFV's modest goal should be supported," Letter to the Editor, Appleton Post-Crescent, Feb. 4.
A member of UW-Fox Valley's music department tells why area residents will benefit from a new communication arts center.
"UWSP artists throw fundraising bash," Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 6.
Students in UW-Stevens Point's College of Fine Arts and Comunication staged several performances for the college's benefactors.
"UWO dean gets 10,000 clergy supporters for evolution," Oshkosh Northwestern, Feb. 4.
In his Clergy Letter Project, a UW-Oshkosh official obtained the signatures of 10,200 clergy from around the country supporting the coexistence of science and religion.
State
"Lawmakers want computer systems audit," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 4.
State legislators call for a look at the costs and functions of some state and university information technology programs.
"Panel considers using state funds to preserve farmland," Wausau Daily Herald, Feb. 5.
UW-Extension officials said the preservation of farmland in Marathon County would be a positive strategic decision for the state.