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"Meet state's needs, regents urged," Wisconsin State Journal, March 10.

Members of the UW System Board of Regents said the needs of students will come first in the university's budget, with particular attention to providing financial aid for students from lower-income families.

"Regents hear from both sides on tax amendment," Wisconsin State Journal, March 11.

Regents say if a bill to limit state spending is passed, the university will be forced to dramatically increase tuition and/or cut enrollment.

Related: "Regents: Tax Limit Would Devastate Uw," Capital Times, March 11.

Also: "Regents say spending limit would result in big tuition hikes," Gazette Extra, March 11.

"Schools' RAs allowed to host political, religious events," Associated Press, March 11.

The Board of Regents approved a new policy under which campus resident assistants will be allowed to lead and participate in certain religious and political activities, as long as they do not use their position to inappropriately influence the behavior of their residents.

On Campus

"Engineering dean picked as provost," Wisconsin State Journal, March 9.

UW-Madison has selected Patrick Farrell, executive associate dean of the College of Engineering, as provost.

Also: "Wiley: Provost List Too Short," Capital Times, March 10.

Editorial: "The dawn of a new era," Badger Herald, March 9.

"Getting the ball rolling on public health," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 12.

An editorial with a bright view of the future of Milwaukee as Mayor Tom Barrett and UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago begin planning for a school of public health on campus.

"UW star being forced out," Wisconsin State Journal, March 12.

Per the rules of the university, one leader of the UW Medical School's anesthesiology department will be unable to continue at that position because she is not tenured, prompting calls for rule changes from her colleagues.

"Students: Diversity is important," Stevens Point Journal, March 13.

Students who gathered at UW-Stevens Point for a conference on diversity said keeping the discussion alive is vital to promoting understanding and acceptance of all cultures.

"UW-EC fee plan raises concerns," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, March 11.

Regent President David Walsh said it is essential that students initiate proposals that would increase segregated fees to pay for capital projects on campuses, as in the case for a proposed student center at UW-Eau Claire.

"Merger to lead to greater educational opportunities," Marinette EagleHerald, March 8.

Marv Van Kekerix, interim chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension, said he believes a consolidation of some administrative functions of the two institutions will provide Wisconsin residents with greater access to higher education and more opportunities for success.

Full story not available online.

"42 UW applicants got false SAT scores," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 10.

After learning that more than 40 UW-Madison applicants received inaccurate SAT scores from the College Board, UW-Madison officials said that only eight were denied admission and that their corrected scores were still not high enough to change the campus's decision.

"UWO multicultural career fair promotes work force diversity," Oshkosh Northwestern, March 9.

UW-Oshkosh officials hope the campus's multicultural career fair will assist in adding diversity to the local workforce.

State

"Legislation would help spur technology transfer, backers say," WisBusiness.com, March 9.

University Research Park officials said a new bill would break down barriers that keep UW-Madison scientists and researchers from turning their discoveries into business ventures and, by extension, bolstering Wisconsin's economy.

National

"Pass stalled stem cell bill," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, March 9.

An editorial calling for the expansion of federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research, which would expand Wisconsin's economic base.

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