UW System Clipsheet

"A little latitude for colleges? Affirmative," Column, Racine Journal Times, Jan. 14.

A columnist agrees with the UW System's efforts to admit students based on more than grades and test scores.

"UWM secures grant to combine classroom/online education," Business Journal of Milwaukee, Jan. 12.

UW-Milwaukee will receive $500,000 over three years from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to reach new markets of students in Southeastern Wisconsin by combining classroom learning with online coursework.

"Students find benefits on, off campus," Wausau Daily Herald, Jan. 14.

UW-Marathon County students talk about their experiences living in the campus's residence hall or in nearby apartments.

Related: "College application deadline approaches," Wausau Daily Herald, Jan. 14.

"Repaying financial aid could be a burden for low-income students," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 16.

An editorial arguing against proposed state legislation that would require students to pay back financial aid if they earn lower than a "C" grade in a university or technical college course because the bill could discourage lower-income individuals from continuing their education.

"It's not too late to apply for college, administrators say," Central Wisconsin Sunday, Jan. 14.

Admissions officials from two UW System institutions provide insight for students who have yet to apply for college.

"Tech colleges hope for more funding in next budget," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 15.

The Wisconsin Technical College System is hoping the next state budget will bring the first increase in state dollars in at least five years.

"Poor college students need boost," Editorial, Marshfield News-Herald, Jan. 14.

An editorial urging Congress to cut interest rates on subsidized Stafford loans to give students from lower-income families greater opportunities to pursue higher education.