UW System Clipsheet

"A wish list for 2007," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 4.

The state would be wise to invest in the UW's "Growth Agenda for Wisconsin" to boost research and grow the knowledge economy.

"Education needs to be sold as an investment with state," Column, Appleton Post-Crescent, Dec. 31.

The state should consider higher education as an investment when preparing the next state budget, according to the dean of the College of Business Administration at UW-Oshkosh.

"State, UW team up on health care," Capital Times, Jan. 3.

Through a "Wisconsin Idea" partnership, UW-Madison researchers are sharing health and public policy expertise with Wisconsin legislators as they seek to improve health care in Wisconsin.

"UW-Parkside business school retains key accreditation rank," Racine Journal Times, Jan. 3.

An international board affirms that the School of Business and Technology at UW-Parkside adheres to high academic achievement standards; the designation is earned by just 34 percent of business schools in the United States, and 7 percent worldwide.

"UW-L physical therapy students develop Web site to help make fishing piers safe for outdoors enthusiasts in wheelchairs," River Valley Outdoors, Jan. 4.

Students use their UW-La Crosse education to suggest ways pier owners can help those in wheelchairs enjoy outdoor activities.

"At inauguration, Doyle keeps focus on health care, schools," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 4.

Gov. Jim Doyle highlights the Wisconsin Covenant and stem cell research as key initiatives for his second term in office.

Related: "Doyle tabs education, health care as priorities at inauguration," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Jan. 4.

"Doyle says technology, growth put state on right track," Capital Times, Jan. 3.

Gov. Jim Doyle says the state can thrive in the changing economy by investing in education at all levels.

"Tethering students to their states," Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 4.

An early-stage proposal that would forgive tuition for Wisconsin students who stay in the state after graduating from college is similar to programs in other Midwestern states, but students and experts question whether graduates would be able to find satisfactory jobs in their home states.