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September 13, 2006

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UW System

"'Holistic' admissions alter little, UW says," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 13.

High school guidance counselors learn how campuses are making sure UW admissions practices follow federal law when taking into account both academics and other student qualities.

On Campus

"Why UW-L's tuition increase proposal is so important," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 13.

UW-La Crosse needs more support to continue offering current levels of education and service, and will need even further support to expand access to higher education.

Related: "UW-L tuition to aid diversity," Badger Herald, Sept. 13.

"Economist: This is the idea century," La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 13.

Wisconsin must contribute greater investments to higher education if future students are to be prepared to succeed in the "idea century," according to economist David Ward.

"WiCell may disperse new stem cells," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 13.

The WiCell Research Institute at UW-Madison has agreed to work with a California company to distribute a form of stem cell derived using a process that might not destroy embryos.

"Veninga integrates campus with community," Wausau Daily Herald, Sept. 13.

An editorial praising UW-Marathon County Dean Jim Veninga for his years of work to expand the university's reach to citizens in the community.

"UWSP dance team suspends itself," Stevens Point Journal, Sept. 13.

Cheerleaders and mascots at UW-Stevens Point will be allowed to participate in Fall activities, while the dance team awaits a review of alleged inappropriate behavior.

"Connecting with their careers," Oshkosh Northwestern, Sept. 13.

UW-Oshkosh's College of Business Administration holds its first event to connect students with potential employers in the Fox Valley.

"BTC offers new master's program," Janesville Gazette, Sept. 13.

Blackhawk Technical College, UW-Platteville and UW-Rock County launch the Project for Adult Access to Continuing Education, which allows area residents new options for earning college degrees.

State

"It's Gard, Kagen in U.S. House showdown," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 13.

A round-up of statewide primary election results.

Related: "Sept. 12 Primary Results," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 13.