UW System Clipsheet
May 26, 2006
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"UW System leaders defend admissions policies but downplay changes," Associated Press, May 26.
Presidents Kevin Reilly and David Walsh clarify that students who work hard and get good grades will always have a place in the UW System, and add that considering a broad set of factors in student admissions will offer opportunities for higher education to students from all walks of life.
Related: "UW entry changes ripped," Capital Times, May 25.
"UW admissions," Conversations with Joy Cardin, Wisconsin Public Radio, May 26.
Rep. Rob Kreibich, chair of the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee, discusses news about student admissions in the UW System.
"Parents praise UW admission policy change," Wausau Daily Herald, May 26.
Many of Wisconsin's high school students have the potential to be the first in their families to attend college, and some of their parents are praising an approach to student admissions that provides greater opportunity for these students to be successful by looking at more than just grades and test scores.
"UW System is right to seek more diverse enrollment," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, May 26.
An approach that considers a broad set of factors in UW System student admissions, this editorial says, shows that the university recognizes the American dream of a high-quality education should not be limited by race or income.
On Campus
"UWSP program ahead of bio fuels race," Stevens Point Journal, May 26.
To help reduce America's dependence on fossil fuels, the UW-Stevens Point paper science and engineering department has proposed adding a bio-fuels and bio-refinery minor to study the potential of other materials to provide fuel.
State
"Maintain support for stem-cell science," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, May 26.
An editorial calling for the state to continue its support and funding for stem-cell research; Gov. Jim Doyle said such research could save thousands of lives and bring a bounty of jobs to Wisconsin.
Related: "Two good stem-cell positions," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, May 26.
"Vet tuition idea falls short without funding method," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, May 26.
Giving Wisconsin's servicemembers the opportunity to attend college free of charge is a great idea, this editorial says, but such a measure should not become law without proper funding.
National
"Some allowed to sit out the SAT," Washington Post, May 25.
George Mason University joined the ranks of other colleges nationwide that no longer require high-achieving high school students to submit SAT scores when applying for admission; in GMU's case, such students would instead have to submit two additional letters of recommendation from teachers and write an essay.