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"Business, county leaders frustrated with UW-Waukesha debate," Business Journal of Milwaukee, June 30.

The Board of Regents is expected to learn more next month about possible costs associated with changes in education delivery at UW-Waukesha; Advocates of merging UW-Waukesha and UW-Milwaukee say a university-center approach would not do enough to meet the area's needs.

"UW to pull money out of Darfur-linked companies," Wisconsin Public Radio, July 11.

Regents are considering options for possible divestment of UW trust funds from companies with ties to Sudan.

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On Campus

"UW lecturer cleared for course on Islam," Wisconsin State Journal, July 11.

Lecturer Kevin Barrett will include a controversial theory on the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks as part of a course at UW-Madison this fall, despite political pressure to dismiss him.

Related: "9-11 flap won't stop UW lecturer," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 10.

"The truth is out there; let students find it," Column, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 11.

Columnist Eugene Kane may not agree with Kevin Barrett's 9-11 theory, but he supports the rights of teachers to conduct classes however they choose.

"UWSP professors showcase talents at Fine Arts Center," Stevens Point Journal, July 11.

UW-Stevens Point fine arts professors are active artists, setting them apart from faculty at other campuses.

State

"Treat tax dollars with more respect," Column, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 10.

After examining an alleged case at UW-Whitewater, an editor calls for faster responses and stiffer penalties if state employees misuse state funds.

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