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"Audit: 40 felons work in UW System, four on academic staff," Associated Press, Feb. 28.

A state audit report, part of a broader look at UW employment policies and practices, reviews UW employees who have been convicted of crimes.

News release: "UW System: Safety and security always priority No. 1," UW System News, Feb. 28.

On Campus

"Search begins for Hastad replacement," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 28.

UW-La Crosse will soon start searching for a new chancellor; an interim is expected to be named.
Related: "Hastad to lead Carroll College," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 27.

"Incoming UW-Parkside dean wants to enhance business, tech programs," Racine Journal Times, Feb. 27.

Fred Ebeid, who will assume the role of dean of UW-Parkside's School of Business and Technology, said he wants the campus to become the leading regional business school in Wisconsin.

"A barrier to bacteria: Study tests whether place mats reduce germ spread," Oshkosh Northwestern, Feb. 28.

UW-Oshkosh students study local restaurants to see if place mats can reduce the spread of potentially harmful bacteria.

State

"Boomerang! connects fourth-graders, high school students for character education," Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 26.

UW-Extension has created a character education program that teaches kids about trustworthiness, respect and responsibility.

National

"Happy days aren't quite here again," Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 28.

A national report warns that states are facing tough financial futures, which could put college budgets at risk.

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