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"Keep education affordable at UW," Editorial, Beloit Daily News, Nov. 13.

An editorial urging Wisconsin to adequately fund the UW System to keep education affordable, but cautioning against excessive raises for UW employees.

"UW System jobs not lucrative," Wisconsin Public Radio, Nov. 13.

Regent Charles Pruitt said the Board of Regents approved salary adjustments for senior academic leaders to encourage them to stay within the UW System, instead of leaving for other, better-paying positions.

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"State focusing on world learning," Badger Herald, Nov. 14.

UW System campuses are celebrating International Education Week, intended to celebrate the benefits of international exchange.

On Campus

"'Consummate optimist,'" Dunn County Connect, Nov. 13.

UW-Stout officials celebrated former campus provost Robert Sedlak, who passed away last week, saying he put service to students and colleagues ahead of personal gain.

"Perusing secrets in Stevens Point," Badger Herald, Nov. 13.

Students at UW-Stevens Point benefit from a "unique, hands-on approach" to learning, according to Chancellor Linda Bunnell.

"Barrett leaving UW," WKOW-TV, Nov. 14.

Lecturer Kevin Barrett said he will not apply for a teaching position at UW-Madison for next semester; Barrett's political views about 9-11 have come under fire in recent months.

National

"A new era for higher education?" Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 17.

The legislative turnover following last week's midterm elections is expected to yield a greater national focus on making higher education more affordable for students and families.

Related: "Democrats focus on student aid, but questions remain about details and costs," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 17.

"A green future," Insider Higher Ed, Nov. 17.

A column noting the efforts of four UW campuses to strive for sustainability and energy independence.

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