UW System Clipsheet

July 14, 2006

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UW System

"Stop bellowing; help UW thrive," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, July 14.

State legislators who criticize the UW System for political gain should instead help the university thrive for the good of all of Wisconsin's citizens.

Related: "Pocan denounces Rep. Nass for stance on UW lecturer," Capital Times, July 13.

On Campus

"Signals mixed on UWM resignation," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 14.

Faculty and UW-Milwaukee officials reaffirm support for UWM's research agenda while discussing the potential resignation of the school's vice chancellor for research.

"UW wrong to let professor spew," Editorial, Sheboygan Press, July 14.

An editorial regarding UW-Madison's decision to allow Kevin Barrett, an instructor whose political views have drawn criticism, to teach a class at the campus this fall.

Column: "UW, why stop with 9-11 conspiracists?," Column, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 13.

Also: "UW's hiring of Kevin Barrett a disservice to students, legacy," Column, Capital Times, July 13.

"UW-Whitewater's campaign wins first nationally," Wisconsin Public Radio, July 13.

UW-Whitewater's campaign to prevent sexual assault, "My Strength is Not for Hurting," receives recognition from the national group Men Can Stop Rape.

National

"Saving the soul of public research universities," Column, Inside Higher Ed, July 14.

A columnist argues that public research universities should address state and regional concerns as well as global challenges in order to serve the public good.