UW System Clipsheet
September 18, 2006
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UW System
"UW System gets an 'F' in affordability," Editorial, Wausau Daily Herald, Sept. 18.
Continual state cuts to the UW budget have led to increased tuition, noncompetitive faculty salaries, and the state's "F" in affordability of higher education in a recent report.
"UW Colleges provide access," Editorial, WISC-TV (Madison), Sept. 18.
An editorial offering high praise for the work of UW Colleges and UW-Extension to provide college access and preparation for Wisconsin students.
On Campus
"UWO growth isn't without worries," Oshkosh Northwestern, Sept. 17.
UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells said the goal behind the campus's ambitious expansion plan is to increase the number of four-year college degree-holders in Northeastern Wisconsin.
"UW researcher becomes her own Parkinson's 'Guinea pig,'" Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 17.
A UW-Madison scientist facing degenerating physical capabilities as a result of Parkinson's disease has been focusing her recent research on treatments and possible cures for the disease.
"New phase of funding designed to expand university research," UWM Post, Sept. 17.
Faculty from a broad set of disciplines are applying for funding under UW-Milwaukee's Research Growth Initiative.
"Suicide prevention grant beefs up UWO's counseling services," Oshkosh Northwestern, Sept. 16.
The UW-Oshkosh University Counseling Center will receive $75,000 per year for the next three years to develop a program that will reach out to students in need and prevent suicides.
"Your opinions: UW-La Crosse; partner benefits," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 16.
A range of ideas about UW-La Crosse's Growth and Access initiative.
State
"Green ad criticizes UW policies," Associated Press, Sept. 16.
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Mark Green received criticism over his use of actors in an advertisement that addresses certain university policies; UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley roundly rejected Green's claims that nonresident students receive preferential admissions treatment.
"Make the most of M2," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 16.
This editorial about cooperation between Madison and Milwaukee suggests that investment in academic research at UW-Milwaukee or merging UW-Waukesha and UWM would be ways to fulfill the Wisconsin Idea.