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"United by the outcome, divided by the process," Badger Herald, Sept. 14.

UW System Board of Regents President David Walsh said he has encouraged faculty groups to focus on the substance of claims for faculty dismissal rather than the process with which such dismissals are carried out; Regents and members of faculty governance groups disagree on some proposed changes to the current dismissal policy.

"UW is ninth in biotech patents," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 20.

The UW System earns high marks in a study that assesses how well university research leads to creation of spin-off companies; UW performs well when it comes to the technology transfer of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

Related: "California lab agrees to share stem cells with UW bank," Associated Press, Sept. 21.

On Campus

"'Not just about the numbers': Equity Scorecard program opportunity for assessment," La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 20.

One of the goals behind UW-La Crosse's Equity Scorecard program is to ensure the campus is providing students of color with the same opportunities as the rest of the student population.

"Worth paying for?" Editorial, The Spectator, Sept. 21.

An editorial opposing a plan that allows UW-La Crosse to use extra revenue to grow enrollment and improve services.

"Parent students deal with extra challenges," Wausau Daily Herald, Sept. 21.

To enable more parent-students to have access to higher education, UW-Marathon County and the Wausau Family Resource Center offer programs to assist these students in balancing school with family life.

"UW-W asking Ross for reimbursement," Royal Purple, Sept. 20.

After allegations of misuse of a campus credit card, UW-Whitewater asked former dean Howard Ross to give back reportedly misused funds.

"Hispanic culture celebrated on campus," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Sept. 21.

UW-Eau Claire is in the midst of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, during which students have a multitude of opportunities to learn about Hispanic culture.

State

"Expert recommends promoting small businesses," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Sept. 21.

Members of the education, business and civic communities were all on-hand for the Synergy Conference to learn about Wisconsin's ongoing transition from an "economy of goods" to an economy of innovation; University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly urged state reinvestment in public higher education.

Related: "Lifestyle, not jobs, top draw for talent," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Sept. 21.

"Debate unnecessarily hyped 'brain drain,'" Editorial, Daily Cardinal, Sept. 20.

Students are not leaving Wisconsin after graduating because of higher tax rates, an idea referenced by gubernatorial candidates; instead, these graduates are flocking to major metropolitan areas like Chicago and the Twin Cities because those cities offer more jobs and opportunities for highly-educated workers.

"At Issue with Ben Merens," Wisconsin Public Radio, Sept. 19.

UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz appears on this radio program to discuss how the United Nations and United States cope with conflict in the Middle East.

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