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"Flu institute will serve as research hub, Doyle says," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 16.

In addition to keeping a world-renowned influenza researcher at UW-Madison, a new institute to study the virus at the University Research Park will make Wisconsin a national center for genetic research.

Related: "Wisconsin prepares for flu pandemic," Wisconsin State Journal, March 15.

Also: Flu central: UW will be at center of research against virus," Capital Times, March 15.

"UWSP officials want input on long-term plans," Stevens Point Journal, March 16.

UW-Stevens Point will host a session to gather citizen input regarding the campus Master Plan, which will guide the future of the campus landscape.

"Unjustified jabber," Editorial, Spectator (UW-Eau Claire), March 16.

An article urging caution for the Board of Regents and state Legislature when the groups criticize the actions of the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate.

"Universities don't need a niche to be educationally successful," Editorial, Advance Titan (UW-Oshkosh), March 8.

An editorial stating UW-Oshkosh should heavily promote all of its successful academic programs, as opposed to focusing only on one.

"Equity scorecard seeks to narrow diversity gaps," Advance Titan (UW-Oshkosh), March 8.

UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells said he is excited about a new Equity Scorecard program, adding he hoped it would promote inclusiveness and help the campus find ways to close student achievement gaps.

State

"Region lags in race for funding," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 16.

UW-Milwaukee officials are even more motivated to expand the campus's research capabilities after findings that the region is falling behind other major metropolitan areas in terms of federal economic development dollars.

"Spending control isn't monstrosity," Column, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 16.

A column supporting the Taxpayer Protection Amendment, a proposed bill that would limit government spending.

National

"Rich student, poor student," Inside Higher Ed, March 16.

A new website provides information about, among other categories, the percentage of students on campuses who qualify for Pell Grants or the amount of student debt.

"Serious message, humorous delivery," Inside Higher Ed, March 15.

To promote the value of higher education without appearing "stodgy," a new ad campaign will show the importance of a post-secondary degree in humorous and entertaining ways.

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