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"Bible study policy to impact System," Badger Herald, March 28.

Housing officials from several UW System campuses said they are implementing new policies that allow resident assistants to lead or participate in activities as long as they do not pressure their residents to do so.

Related: "UW System makes good, fair decision," Column, Advance Tital (UW-Oshkosh), March 29.

On Campus

"Licensing deal a first for UWM," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 29.

A licensing agreement between WiSys, a UW System patent and licensing arm, and pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb is expected to help build UW-Milwaukee's reputation as a center for research in Wisconsin.

"For some students, spring break meant helping victims of Katrina," Racine Journal Times, March 29.

UW-Madison and UW-Parkside students were among those who volunteered on the Gulf Coast during Spring Break.

State

"Local officials resist push for revenue curbs," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 29.

Officials from cities around Wisconsin urged state legislators to abandon the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment, a bill that would limit government revenue and that some have said would have disastrous effects on public services, including higher education.

"Tuition to rise at state tech colleges," La Crosse Tribune, March 29.

Officials from the Wisconsin Technical College System said they do not anticipate a drastic decrease in enrollment after a tuition increase that will go into effect for the 2006-07 academic year.

National

"Key Congressman agrees to drop 2 controversial measures in bill to renew Higher Education Act," Chronicle of Higher Education, March 29.

Representatives of colleges and universities had opposed measures that would have decreased federal aid for lower-income students available at many campuses and required colleges to submit to additional reporting requirements related to tuition increases.

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