UW System Clipsheet
September 8, 2006
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UW System
"We 'must reinvest in higher education'," Editorial, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Sept. 8.
An editorial noting that the state can help make college more affordable by investing in higher education.
"UW System chalks up mixed grades," Badger Herald, Sept. 6.
Improving college affordability remains a priority for the university and the state, a need highlighted by a recent national report on higher education.
Related: "UW earns 'F' in affordability, report declares," Daily Cardinal, Sept. 8.
On Campus
"Living and Learning," Column, Platteville Journal, Sept. 6.
UW-Platteville is making an improved campus climate a top priority to prepare students for a changing, multicultural society, according to a column by Chancellor David Markee.
Not available online.
"Levin-Stankevich welcomes students to campus' 90th year, calls for discussion," The Spectator, Sept. 7.
New chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich writes about UW-Eau Claire's successes, challenges, and changes ahead.
"Dorm plans approved," Baraboo News Republic, Sept. 8.
After receiving more information about a proposed living and learning center at UW-Baraboo/Sauk County, a campus commission voted to advance the project.
"Freshman enrollment increases 7 percent," Advance-Titan, Sept. 7.
UW-Oshkosh expects 120 more new freshmen this fall; the campus graduated 2,000 students last year.
"Saunders does a little teaching of her own," Royal Purple, Sept. 7.
Chancellor Martha Saunders will share her expertise with students in public relations strategy courses this fall.
"UW-L prof takes sociology lessons seriously," Onalaska Community Life, Sept. 7.
A professor goes the distance to bring sights and sounds from Russia to sociology students at UW-La Crosse.
State
"Green's near-empty proposal," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 8.
Wisconsin should continue to support ongoing, groundbreaking UW stem-cell research that holds promise for breakthroughs in the field.
Related: "Don't waste green on Green's scheme," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 8.