UW System Clipsheet

"Report praises state's study abroad options," Badger Herald, Nov. 28.

UW-Madison, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stevens Point and UW-La Crosse earn top-20 rankings in study-abroad choices in a report by the Institute of International Development.

"Social work experience at UWS will help in Sri Lanka," Superior Daily Telegram, Nov. 27.

Judy Dwyer, a UW-Superior professor of social work, will help Sri Lanka establish its first social work program at the University of Kelaniya.

"UW Foundation attorneys deserve their lumps," Editorial, Racine Journal Times, Nov. 28.

An editorial regarding the UW Foundation's decision to end its pursuit of an additional $100,000 from the estate of a donor.

"Animal-rights activists win primate museum suit," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 28.

A judge rules that a Madison business owner must follow through on an agreement to sell property to animal-rights advocates, who have said they want to open a museum near university research labs.

"Rhodes named co-chair of powerful state budget committee," RiverTowns.net, Nov. 28.

Rep. Kitty Rhoades, R-Hudson, and Sen. Russ Decker, D-Weston, will co-chair the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance.

"No one gets sick in Madison?" Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 28.

The state must reform a system that allows lawmakers to miss legislative duties due to illness without claiming sick time.

Related: "Perk awaits convicted legislators," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 28.

"Fixing higher ed, legislator-style," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 28.

A new study by the National Conference of State Legislators places some responsibility on state officials to maintain the quality of public colleges and universities.

Related: "State legislators should take lead in setting higher-education agenda, report says," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 28. (subscription only)

Also: "States give failing grade to graduation rates," Christian Science Monitor, Nov. 28.

"Active reservists deserve better college benefits," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, Nov. 28.

An editorial supporting the differentiation in college benefits for active members of the military and reservists, but also promoting an increase in reservists' benefits if they are called to active duty.