UW System Clipsheet
February 8, 2006
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UW System
"Regents consider lowering UW nonresident tuition," Associated Press, Feb. 8.
UW System officials said the university is likely to make up for a proposed decrease in nonresident tuition by attracting more out-of-state students, who subsidize the cost of education for Wisconsin students at UW campuses.
On Campus
"UW ranks among 'tech transfer' elite," Column, Capital Times, Feb. 7.
A column regarding the University of Wisconsin's ability to translate research to business and job creation, and economic development.
"Some prefer ‘experience’ to local college degree," Waukesha Freeman, Feb. 8.
Students at UW-Waukesha weigh the benefits and experiences available at UW campuses of different sizes, and hear about opportunities offered through the UW-Madison Connections program.
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"Chancellor Sorensen humbled by award," Dunn County News, Feb. 6.
UW-Stout Chancellor Charles Sorensen was honored by the Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce, which said the chancellor has done much to promote economic development through his campus's partnerships with the private sector.
State
"Technical college boards must be held accountable," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, Feb. 8.
An editorial saying Wisconsin Technical College boards must have some public check on their power.
National
"At U of M, student loans double since 2000," Associated Press, Feb. 7.
University officials cite rising tuition as one of the reasons student loans at the four University of Minnesota campuses have doubled since 2000.