"Higher education is economic development engine," Editorial, Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 1.
The UW System's goal to increase the number of Wisconsin residents with college degrees would bring major economic returns to the state.
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January 2, 2007
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UW System
"UW System -- Responses and proposals," Editorial, Channel 3000, Dec. 18.
Praise for the UW's handling of criminal background checks, plans for a school of public health, and ideas for the future.
"UW admissions," Letters to the Editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 25.
A range of citizen viewpoints about admissions policies in the UW System.
On Campus
"UW-Fox Valley needs new auditorium building," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, Dec. 26.
A new communication arts center at UW-Fox Valley will be a sound investment for the campus, as well as for Outagamie and Winnebago Counties.
"Shape shifting: University campus adds, subtracts, realigns," River Falls Journal, Dec. 21.
A new university center at UW-River Falls is just the beginning of changes to the face of the campus.
"UWGB professor helps students complete the education puzzle," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Dec. 29.
A UW-Green Bay professor is honored for his commitment to students of all ages.
"The challenge of 2007: economic, school leadership," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Dec. 31.
UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells and Regent Eileen Connolly-Keesler, in her role as executive director of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, are recognized for helping Oshkosh develop its economy and community.
State
"Tough budget decisions lie ahead in 2007 session," Associated Press, Dec. 31.
Legislators expect to focus on health care, education, transportation and taxes as they find ways to solve a $1.6 billion state budget deficit.
"AG: Partner benefits safe despite ban," Capital Times, Dec. 29.
A state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in Wisconsin does not prevent public or private employers from offering domestic-partner benefits to employees, according to the state Attorney General.
"Doyle filling out incoming cabinet," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 30.
Governor Doyle has appointed several new members to his cabinet.
"Affirmative action foes really want whites-first," Column, Capital Times, Dec. 30.
Wisconsin can build a sought-after workforce and keep its public university system among the nation's best by supporting admissions standards that factor in a potential student's academic achievement, leadership, personal accomplishments, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, according to this columnist.
National
"Pawlenty warm to tuition freeze," Associated Press, Dec. 29.
Minnesota's governor and some legislators say they support limiting tuition increases to keep college costs manageable for students.
"This remaking of downtown has downside," New York Times, Jan. 1.
UW-Madison and the city of Madison are working together to stem problems resulting from rapid downtown growth.