UW System Clipsheet

UW System

"Differing on higher education," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 3.

A comparison of the positions Gov. Jim Doyle and gubernatorial candidate Mark Green take on UW System funding, financial aid, admissions, and a potential merger within the university.

"Green vows to 'stand up' for UW System," Daily Cardinal, Nov. 3.

Gubernatorial candidate Mark Green and Gov. Jim Doyle are talking about tuition, financial aid, and "brain drain" as Wisconsin nears the Nov. 7 election.

Related: "Doyle pledges to keep universities affordable," Leader-Telegram, Nov. 2.

On Campus

"Gow recommended as next UW-L chancellor," La Crosse Tribune, Nov. 3.

The Regents will consider appointing Joe Gow, interim chancellor at Nebraska Wesleyan University, as chancellor at UW-La Crosse.

"Officials warn faculty, staff of political candor," Spectator, Nov. 2.

University employees must be mindful of guidelines about political activity on campus.

National

"Drop patent, Educause urges Blackboard," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 2.

A higher education association is asking Blackboard not to pursue a lawsuit it filed for patent infringement against a competitor, Desire2Learn; the UW System has contractual agreements with Desire2Learn.