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"University of Wisconsin-Waukesha plan could become state model," Waukesha Freeman, May 17.

UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David Wilson said a "university center" model, under which UW-Waukesha would offer four-year degree opportunities through partnerships with other campuses, could become the archetype for all of the UW System's two-year institutions.

"Panel undecided on firing professors," Wisconsin State Journal, May 17.

A UW System Board of Regents committee is working to have a new proposal on how to more quickly dismiss system faculty who commit serious crimes complete by June; portions of the plan have met opposition from university faculty groups.

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On Campus

"UWM gets $5 million," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 17.

Four chief executives of major Milwaukee companies, and one of UW-Milwaukee's deans, each donated $1 million to the school in an effort to set the bar for Chancellor Carlos Santiago's extensive fund-raising campaign to expand the campus's research capabilities.

"UW fee system strong," Column, Capital Times, May 16.

Two former leaders of Associated Students of Madison defend the organization's methods for distributing segregated fees to student organizations.

"Project to bring Thai students to UWSP," Stevens Point Journal, May 17.

UW-Stevens Point will soon begin a program to bring Thai students to the campus to study with hope that they will receive Thai citizenship and return to their native country to assist other students in need.

"UWMC theater plans put on hold," Wausau Daily Herald, May 17.

UW-Marathon County Dean Jim Veninga said a new theater on campus would not only boost academic programs, but also allow for more public events in the area.

"Sydne Mahone working to connect civil rights past with present," Racine Journal Times, May 17.

A UW-Parkside artist-in-residence said her project on civil rights to focuses on those who remained out of the spotlight but still had a tremendous social impact.

State

"Taxpayer amendment stops at Senate," The Spectator (UW-Eau Claire), May 8.

Rep. Rob Kreibich said the Taxpayer Protection Amendment would have increased the financial burden that comes with higher education for students and their families; the proposal failed in the state Senate.

National

"College grads back in demand," USA TODAY, May 17.

With a larger percentage of college graduates being hired by companies and an increase in starting salaries, experts are calling this year one of the best for graduates seeking employment.

"Change in climate for stem cells?" Inside Higher Ed, May 17.

Support in both houses of Congress is growing for an expansion of the government's ability to fund stem-cell research.

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