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Election Results

"Doyle re-elected governor," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 8.

In his victory speech, Gov. Jim Doyle pledged that higher education would be a priority in his new term.

Related: "Doyle support of stem cells, Green lack of focus credited for win," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 8.

"State Senate goes to the Democrats," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 8.

Democrats captured enough seats to gain control of the state Senate.

Related: "Democrats close in on Republican majority," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 8.

Also see: Results map

"Voters approve ban of same-sex marriages," Appleton Post Crescent, Nov. 8.

The definition of marriage in the state's constitution could impact what employee benefits the state's public university system can offer in the future.

On Campus

"Faculty Senate fights background checks," Badger Herald, Nov. 8.

UW-Madison faculty say due process is not evident in a proposed Board of Regents policy to conduct criminal background checks for university employees.

"UW-Whitewater building named for Hyland," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Nov. 8.

UW-Whitewater's new College of Business & Economics building is named after Timothy Hyland, a UW-Whitewater alumnus and native of Sturgeon Bay.

"UW-WC's wild about WildCast," West Bend Daily News, Nov. 8.

An online program at UW-Washington County makes it possible for anyone to log on and listen to classroom lectures delivered at the campus.

"Tavern owners, educators want to cooperate," La Crosse Tribune, Nov. 8.

UW-La Crosse and other colleges intend to work with bar owners in the La Crosse area to improve the safety of students.

"Chancellor: Ross' job not in jeopardy," Royal Purple, Nov. 8.

Former dean Howard Ross is fulfilling his responsibilities in teaching students, Chancellor Martha Saunders said; Ross is being asked to reimburse UW-Whitewater for non-business related expenses.

National

"Michigan votes down affirmative action," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 8.

Citizens in Michigan signal that the state and its public colleges and universities should not follow affirmative action policies in education or government contracting.

"5 ways a Democratic U.S. House changes the playing field for higher education," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 8.

A look at how a shift in federal political power could affect colleges and universities, students, and academic research.

Related: "Democrats gain control of U.S. House, but Senate remains in doubt," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 8.

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