UW System Clipsheet

July 26, 2006

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On Campus

"A challenge without merit," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 26.

Contrary to complaints against the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, the organization's stem-cell patents are helping foster research in the field.

"Thumbs up/down," Janesville Gazette, July 24.

UW-Whitewater's Global Business Resource Center receives a "thumbs up" for winning a $528,000 grant from the U.S Department of Education that will further strengthen the international business program and advance the campus's vision.

"UWSP student killed in Iraq," Associated Press, July 25.

National Guard Spc. 4 Steve Castner had attended UW-Milwaukee and was to be enrolled in natural resources courses this fall at UW-Stevens Point.

"UW senior seeks to change handling of rape cases," Capital Times, July 25.

A UW-Madison student hopes improved connections among university services can offer more support to students in cases of sexual assault.

"Getting into UW-Madison, getting tougher," NBC-15 (Madison), July 25.

Provost Patrick Farrell clarifies UW-Madison's admissions policies and goals for student access to the increasingly competitive campus.

Watch: Video from NBC-15

State

"Meeting, UWM building project spark review," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 26.

Spokespeople for Gov. Doyle said his administration handled the contracting of UW-Milwaukee's Kenilworth project appropriately.