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"Lecturer denounces critics of his 9-11 teachings," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 10.

After meeting with UW-Madison Provost Patrick Farrell, Kevin Barrett, a lecturer at the campus whose political views have recently come under fire, said he does not think he will be forced to drastically change his teaching material for a class this fall.

Related: "UW instructor's letter ridicules Doyle" Associated Press, July 8.

Also: "Gov casts doubts on UW teacher," Capital Times, July 8.

"Continuing education called necessity for future workers," Appleton Post Crescent, July 9.

UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells echoes the statements of many UW System leaders in saying the state needs more four-year college degree holders if it hopes to strengthen its economy.

State

"Stem cells back in political spotlight," Washington Post, July 9.

Different viewpoints have made stem-cell research a major gubernatorial campaign issue for both Gov. Jim Doyle and challenger U.S. Rep. Mark Green.

National

"At colleges, women are leaving men in the dust," New York Times, July 9.

U.S. Department of Education statistics show women not only make up the majority of enrolled college students, but are also more likely than male students to receive four-year college degrees.

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Related: "Small colleges, short of men, embrace football," New York Times, July 10.

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