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Responding to a letter from Rep. Steve Nass, UW System Board of Regents President David G. Walsh said as long as the university complies with a 2003 Supreme Court ruling, it may legally consider race as one factor among many when making admissions decisions.
Column: "UW admissions policy lacks transparency," Column, Badger Herald, Feb. 6.
UW-Parkside's extensive community involvement has earned it a Carnegie Foundation "Community Engagement" classification.
UW System officials are reviewing cost projections and formulating recommendations for the future of UW-Waukesha; some in the state wish to see the institution merged with UW-Milwaukee.
The U.S. Navy chose UW-Marinette to teach students using new software, making the college one of just two institutions in the nation to offer these courses.
Despite having several disabilities, UW-Stout senior Cassy Bourget has forged ahead, and will graduate with a business degree in December.
The state is encouraged to take advantage of the UW System's research facilities as Wisconsin seeks to expand its use of renewable fuels.
Gov. Jim Doyle is urged to expand tax credits for venture capitalists who invest in the state's business start-ups, including those that spin-off from academic discovery.
President Bush has proposed covering the additional costs needed to fund increased maximum Pell Grant awards by, among other measures, eliminating a supplemental grant program originally designed to augment Pell Grants for students from lower-income families.
Related: "The Bush Budget, 2008," Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 6.
A Michigan appeals court rules that a state ban on gay marriage should prevent public colleges and universities from offering domestic partner benefits, including health insurance, to public employees.
Related: "Michigan loses gay benefits," Badger Herald, Feb. 6.