UW System Clipsheet

"UWFV gets final green light for new arts building," Appleton Post-Crescent, Jan. 17.

The Winnebago County Board overwhelmingly voted to contribute $5.3 million to assist UW-Fox Valley in constructing a new communication arts and theater building.

"Classroom-computer mix offers lessons in convenience," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 17.

UW-Milwaukee, a longtime pioneer of so-called "hybrid learning," in which students experience both classroom and online instruction, will use a new grant to develop a host of new hybrid degree programs.

"A rare year: UW not first in Peace Corps volunteers," Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 17.

The University of Washington at Seattle moves ahead of UW-Madison in producing Peace Corps volunteers in 2006; this is the first time in more than 20 years that UW-Madison has not had the greatest number of alumni volunteers.

"Colleges get grant to prevent assaults," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 17.

Sexual assault-prevention advocates will work at UW-La Crosse and two nearby institutions as part of a federal grant program aimed at changing cultural attitudes about sexual assault.

"Young voters boost democracy," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 16.

An editorial emphasizing the importance of a young-voter presence during election years and encouraging these voters to increase their numbers even further.

"Ad campaign seeks to help students 'Know How to Go' to college," Chronicle of Higher Education, Jan. 17.

A new national campaign will encourage low-income and minority students in 8th-10th grades to take specific academic and financial steps to prepare for college. (subscription required)

Related: "Wanna go to college? Click here," Inside Higher Ed., Jan. 17