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"Some balk at tuition boost for diversity," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 12.

UW-La Crosse officials say a bold move is needed to improve campus diversity; the UW System Board of Regents recently approved a plan that would allow UW-La Crosse to use extra revenue to grow student enrollment, as well as increase the number of teachers and student-support services.

"Report confirms tuition reality," Wausau Daily Herald, Sept. 9.

UW-Marathon County Dean Jim Veninga said while an education at a UW System school can be expensive for some students, increasing tuition is a national challenge.

Related: "'F' in affordability irks students," Badger Herald, Sept. 12.

Also: "Campus dean worries we've become disengaged," Wausau Daily Herald, Sept. 7.

"'U-Bike' program helps UW-Milwaukee get around," Wisconsin Public Radio, Sept. 11.

As gas prices continue to rise and traffic congestion becomes more challenging around the UW-Milwaukee campus, the school has begun a bike-loan program for students, faculty and staff.

State

"Cieslewicz, Barrett talk economic collaboration," Wisconsin Technology Network, Sept. 11.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he wants his city to be seen as a viable location for companies that spin off from UW research, which would strengthen the state's economy.

"Going for the "Big Score" or hedging your bets: Two economic development strategies," Column, Wisconsin Technology Network, Sept. 11.

Columnist Tom Still notes the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery in comparing Wisconsin's economic development plans with those of Florida.

National

"Grappling with the access problem," Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 12.

About two dozen colleges and universities nationwide are actively seeking to increase access to students from lower-income families, in part through programs similar to the proposed Wisconsin Covenant.

"Regions and universities together can foster a creative economy," Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept. 11.

In an effort to strengthen their state economies, many colleges and universities are building ties to local industries and focusing on economically relevant research, but can do more to share university benefits for the "creative economy" through technology, talent, and tolerance"

"Academic earmarks: The money schools love to hate," Science Magazine, Sept. 8.

The UW System was among those that provided information about federal funding in response to a Senator's recent request about directed appropriations.

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