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"UW officially scraps $26 million software project," WISC-TV (Madison), July 5.

The UW System has announced its decision to cancel a project that would have implemented new software to track employee payroll and benefits.

On Campus

"Controversial UW instructor spurs academic freedom debate," Wisconsin State Journal, July 6.

While UW-Madison officials are reviewing a lecturer's course materials after controversial statements made by the lecturer angered a state representative, others fear that preventing him from teaching because of political pressure could raise serious concerns about academic freedom.

"UW-Rock enrollment up," Janesville Gazette, July 6.

Enrollment at UW-Rock County is up 16 percent from a year ago and seats in some classes are already filled to capacity.

"New chancellor envisions more bachelor's degrees at UWMC," Wausau Daily Herald, July 6.

Under a master plan being considered by David Wilson, the new chancellor of the UW Colleges and UW-Extension, UW-Marathon County would offer an increased number of Bachelor's Degrees.