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"Group opposes UW 'center' plan," Business Journal of Milwaukee, Aug. 11.

The Waukesha County Action Network says it opposes a university-center approach to expanding higher education in Waukesha County because it believes it would mean additional costs for taxpayers; The Board of Regents is scheduled to hear a status report on the issue this week.

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On Campus

"It's universities' job to hone critical-thinking skills," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Column, Aug. 13.

Chancellor Bruce Shepard explains how UW-Green Bay is preparing students to be critical thinkers and effective 21st-century citizens.

"UW holds No. 4 rank in research spending," Capital Times, Aug. 12.

As government funding becomes more competitive, UW-Madison is maintaining its national rankings in attracting both federal and private research support.

"Field experience," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Aug. 13.

UW-River Falls students have unique opportunities for internships offered as part of the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp.

"Ante up for Union South or maybe lose it, students told," Capital Times, Aug. 13.

Students would have more influence over the use of a new UW-Madison union if they choose to direct student funds to pay for it.

State

"Most 'faith' groups ineligible for worker payroll deductions," Associated Press, Aug. 13.

A State Department of Justice opinion upheld the standards that determine whether groups can receive funds from a state charitable program; the Association of Faith-Based Organizations, based in Virginia, is challenging the ineligibility of some of its member organizations.

"State development plans need focus, oversight," Column, Aug. 13.

A columnist praises the UW for doing its part to supply graduates for Wisconsin's workforce, but suggests the university can do even more to encourage business start-ups.

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