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UW System

"UW System halts software upgrade," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 3.

UW System Executive Vice President Don Mash said the university has put plans to implement new payroll software on hold.

"Colleges recruit nontraditional students," Appleton Post-Crescent, May 3.

UW-Oshkosh has plans and programs in place to meet the system's goal of recruiting nontraditional, adult students to improve the state's workforce and strengthen its economy.

On Campus

"Wiley redefines 'diversity,'" Daily Cardinal, May 3.

UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley said a crucial part of a college student's education is learning to relish diversity.

"Diversity vital on UW campus," Column, Badger Herald, May 3.

A column espousing the many benefits of having a racially diverse campus.

"Wiley OKs student fees for Catholic group," Associated Press, May 3.

Despite signing off on one campus group's budget request, and forwarding the decision to the UW System Board of Regents, UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley said he is still not completely clear on how the group would use the money.

Related: "UW chancellor gives OK to Catholic group's budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 3.

State

"Whatever its name, tax amendment is bad policy," Editorial, Wausau Daily Herald, May 3.

Another editorial opposing the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment, a bill UW System officials have said would do damage to the quality of education the university can provide.