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* "Get past flaps and buoy UW," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, March 20.

An editorial stating the UW System is too valuable to the state to continue to endure budget cuts and other challenges brought on by some state leaders.

* "TPA could result in higher tuition," Badger Herald, March 20.

Members of the Board of Regents fear the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment would reduce the number of baccalaureate degree holders in the state, substantially affecting Wisconsin's economy.

* "Rep. Suder answers recent editorial opinion," Column, Marshfield News-Herald, March 18.

State Rep. Scott Suder responds to an editorial that questioned his perspective regarding UW System employees with felony convictions.

On Campus

* "Med school's new chief is excited," Wisconsin State Journal, March 20.

UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley said Robert Golden, who will take over as dean of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health in July, has a great mix of experience, vision and passion.
Related: "UW Medical School's gender equity questioned," Wisconsin State Journal, March 18.

"Chancellor chats about UWGB," Green Bay Press-Gazette, March 20.

Chancellor Bruce Shepard shares his thoughts on UW-Green Bay's successes and challenges.

* "Influenza research boost welcome," Editorial, Badger Herald, March 20.

An editorial praising UW-Madison's efforts to build the Institute for Influenza Viral Research, which will help retain some of the campus's best faculty members and build its reputation as a research leader.

* "Tax cuts miss benefits of UW-Extension system," Column, Sun Prairie Star, March 20.

A column by former Governor Lee Dreyfus urging local governments to continue the tradition of support for UW-Extension and freshman-sophomore UW Colleges.

Column not available online.

* "Tenure process encourages grade inflation, some UW professors say," Daily Cardinal, March 20.

Some UW-Madison professors said they feel pressure to give students "soft" grades as part of the tenure process.

* "Support university's dorm proposal," Editorial, Baraboo News Republic, March 20.

An editorial supporting UW-Baraboo/Sauk County's construction of a new "Living and Learning Center," which Dean Michael Brophy said would help students afford housing and improve their academic performance.

State

* "Link spending with needs," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 20.

An editorial suggesting Wisconsin citizens examine how a governmental revenue limit, like the one outlined in the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment, would affect the services funded by tax dollars.

* "Good federal dollars," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 20.

An editorial urging Milwaukee residents to support efforts to bring federal dollars to the region; such as UW-Milwaukee's campaign to attract federal research funding.

National

* "GOP lawmakers make political hay with survey critical of U. of Wisconsin System," Chronicle of Higher Education, March 20.

UW System officials said a recent survey put the university back on the defensive just when it was taking steps to tend to criticisms by state lawmakers.

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