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"Out-of-state students to get break at most schools," Associated Press, Feb. 10.

UW System chancellors support a plan to lower nonresident tuition rates, saying it would help make their tuition competitive with those of comparable campuses in other states, and to help UW recruit more out-of-state students.

Editorial: “UW tuition needs clarity,” Oshkosh Northwestern, Feb. 10.

"Regents support Doyle plan," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 10.

Members of the UW System Board of Regents said, despite challenges to fund the "Wisconsin Covenant" initiative, they will support the plan.

Related: “College Aid Idea: $63m In Decade,” Capital Times, Feb. 10.

"Reilly announces growth agenda," Badger Herald, Feb. 10.

UW System President Kevin P. Reilly said he would like each of the system's campuses to find its own market niche in order to serve the widest possible range of potential students.

President Reilly’s full remarks: “The University’s Growth Agenda: A Vision for the Future,” UW System, Feb. 9.

"New UW rules would speed up firing of felons," Associated Press, Feb. 9.

Board of Regents President David Walsh said a new rule, under which UW System professors convicted of felonies could immediately be suspended without pay, serves to assure the public that the university deals with such cases quickly and efficiently.

Related: “Board Of Regents Dismisses Jailed Professor,” Capital Times. Feb. 11.

"Raises on the way for UW leaders," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 11.

Board of Regents President David Walsh said future salary increases will be necessary to keep the university competitive and "world class."

Related: “Regents Ok Pay Increases For Executives,” Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 11.
Also: “Regents Up Pay Scales, Cut Out-of-state Tuition,” Capital Times, Feb. 10.

On Campus

"UW-EC leader’s skills praised," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 11.

The Board of Regents said it picked Brian Levin-Stankevich for the chancellor of UW-Eau Claire because of his broad experience as an administrator.

"Making manufacturing king again," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 12.

An editorial supporting UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago's idea to focus on advanced manufacturing research to boost the state's economy.

Related: “Bet on UWM, but not at expense of UW-Madison,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 12.

"Center gets attention," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 12.

Student leaders at UW-Eau Claire said replacing the Davies Center, a student center on campus, with a newer building is something the campus has needed for a while.

"UW-RF students pitch in to rebuild Katrina community," River Falls Journal, Feb. 10.

A group of UW-River Falls students and staff traveled to Mississippi over Winter Break to help with reconstruction efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

"UW's Lightfoot to get major science award," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 13.

Edwin N. Lightfoot, a UW-Madison chemical and biological engineering professor, will receive the National Medal of Science today from President George W. Bush.

"Preserving a UW treasure," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 13.

A three-part master plan for the UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve includes preserving plant and animal communities and making the area accessible for educational purposes.

"UWO offers credit to quit smoking," Oshkosh Northwestern, Feb. 12.

UW-Oshkosh students can earn one credit by taking the campus's upcoming Start of Freedom from Smoking class, which will serve as both a class and support group for those students who wish to quit smoking.

"UWSP class blends history, forestry," Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 8.

A class at UW-Stevens Point highlights how American Indians contributed to advancements in forestry -- innovations that are largely ignored by historians, the class's professor said.

"UW-L housing plans worry neighbors," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 10.

UW-La Crosse officials say, due to the need to accommodate for academic growth, chances are favorable that a new academic building will be included in the state's 2007-09 biennial budget.

"Students awed by Thailand trip," Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 11.

UW-Stevens Point students who traveled to Thailand to help teach students rescued from the country's black market said their expectations were exceeded tenfold.

"University refutes student labor committee’s accusations of spying," Daily Cardinal, Feb. 10.

UW-Madison officials said they have done much to advance a proposal to decrease the amount of UW apparel made in sweatshops.

"We owe so much to a modest man in a lab," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 9.

A column lauding the accomplishments of former UW-Madison researcher Howard Temin, who passed away Feb. 9, 1994.

State

"Wisconsin must stay at forefront of stem cell research, Doyle says," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 10.

Gov. Doyle said legislative efforts to restrict stem-cell research will greatly hinder the job creation and economic development that could result from such research.

"Proposed legislation would guarantee UW admission for qualified students," Daily Cardinal, Feb. 9.

Mixed views of a proposal that would allow Wisconsin students who meet specific criteria to attend the UW campus of their choice.

"Cap would limit UW salaries," Badger Herald, Feb. 10.

A spokesperson for Gov. Jim Doyle said an arbitrary cap on academic salaries would hinder the ability for the UW System to attract the best instructors and administrators.

"No, local control is a better way to deal with taxation," Column, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 12.

A UW-Oshkosh public administration professor encourages more open discussion about fiscal policies in the state, instead of sweeping spending limits like those proposed in a Taxpayer Bill of Rights and its spinoffs.

National

"Doyle, Obey rip Bush's budget," Capital Times, Feb. 9.

Gov. Jim Doyle and Congressman David Obey both criticized President Bush's budget plan, saying it will harm college students by cutting financial aid.

Related: “Proposal cuts education budget,” Marshfield Herald, Feb. 12.
Also: “Kind decries ‘raid on aid’,” River Falls Journal, Feb. 9.

"U. of Minn. bolsters aid for needy students," Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 13.

To expand access to its campuses, the University of Minnesota announced it will match Pell Grant awards for students from lower-income families.

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