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An editorial strongly endorsing the UW System's Growth Agenda for Wisconsin, which seeks to improve the state's economy by producing more four-year college degree-holders.
UW System President Kevin Reilly said increasing the number of college graduates in Wisconsin will help grow well-paying jobs in the state, improve per-capita income and strengthen Wisconsin's economic base.
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A column addressing a proposal that would allow students to attend UW System institutions for free in exchange for a commitment to remain in Wisconsin after they receive their degrees.
Related: "Free tuition unrealistic; better solution offered," Editorial, Marshfield News Herald, Dec. 16.
UW System President Kevin Reilly said a large part of a proposed plan that would provide state-funded tuition for UW System students who pledge to work in Wisconsin after graduation would hinge on whether Wisconsin's taxpayers are willing to invest in increasing the number of Wisconsin workers with four-year college degrees.
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Students from many UW System campuses received degrees this weekend, all hearing words of encouragement from commencement speakers.
Related: "UW-Eau Claire graduates 740 in Saturday's commencements," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Dec. 17.
Also: "UW-Stout provost: Graduates need to use diploma for 'right purpose'," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Dec. 17.
Also: "CEO gives UW-Green Bay grads tips at commencement," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Dec. 17.
When she arrived in Wisconsin six years ago, Carolina Bacelis knew little English; this past weekend, the Mexico native and UW-Green Bay graduate delivered the commencement address at the campus's graduation ceremony.
A number of UW System graduates have never stepped foot on the campuses from which they receive their degrees; instead they learn through online and interactive televised materials as part of UW System distance-learning programs.
An editorial lauding the efforts of UW-Milwaukee and the UW System Board of Regents to locate a new school of public health in Milwaukee.
Students may be able to transfer to UW campuses more quickly under a new agreement between UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh and four technical colleges; a 32-credit core of classes at the technical schools would meet specific requirement at the two UW campuses.
UW-Madison will receive a $5 million grant to help develop entrepreneurship opportunities for students outside of the Business School.
UW-Fox Valley Dean Jim Perry said he is concerned that rising costs may prevent the college from building a new communication arts and theatre building unless the institution begins construction soon.
Editorial: "UW Fox project, timing wrong for county taxpayers," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Dec. 17.
With college application deadlines approaching, this series of stories examines college admissions.
Related: "Pressures mounting on students to present 'perfect' applications," La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 17.
Also: "Process tries to paint a complete picture of students," La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 17.
Also: "High school grades creep up, challenging colleges to tell applicants apart," La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 17.
Gov. Jim Doyle said he wants to continue to make more financial aid available to Wisconsin's college students, and that his administration will actively work to hold tuition increases to a minimum, emphasizing the need for state investment in the UW System.
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