UW System Clipsheet

"Tuition may rise by 4 percent," Royal Purple, April 18.

Student groups representing UW-Whitewater and other campuses are lobbying for greater financial aid opportunities in anticipation of a moderate tuition increase throughout the UW System.

"Recognizing undergraduate research," Photo, Capital Times, April 19.

A photo of UW System's Posters in the Rotunda event, which featured 112 poster presentations of student research from around the system. Full story not available online.

"UW officials propose tuition hike for engineering students," Channel3000.com, April 20.

UW-Madison's College of Engineering is prepared to offer more need-based financial aid if a differential tuition program is implemented; many students say they support the differential because it would create more classes and ease the "bottleneck" so students can earn their degrees faster.

Related: "College students will pay more, but receive more library services," River Falls Journal, April 20.

"UW-Oshkosh should have seen conflict potential," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, April 20.

An editorial suggesting UW-Oshkosh should have been aware of the potential for scandal when it entered a profit-sharing arrangement with a private lending firm; UW-Oshkosh has since terminated the arrangement in an effort to operate with transparency.

Related: "Too cozy a relationship?" Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 20.

"Universities examine policies on behavior," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, April 19.

Campus safety policies vary across the UW System when it comes to dealing with students who may pose a threat to themselves or others; UW System President Kevin Reilly has called for a review of university safety practices.

Related: "UWMC considers part-time counselor," Wausau Daily Herald, April 20.

Also: "UW-Stout crisis review plan good-to-go," Stoutonia, April 19.

"Three individuals gave $1 million each for UW-L stadium," La Crosse Tribune, April 20.

One of three $1 million donors to a UW-La Crosse stadium project laid out a plan to raise the remaining funding necessary to begin construction in June 2008.

"Wheelchair or not, college offers a unique experience," Column, Fond du Lac Reporter, April 20.

A UW-Whitewater student with cerebral palsy reflects on her experiences on the campus.

"UW-Richland - Dr. Richard Eckert," WRCO, April 11.

A morning radio program featuring news about UW-Richland events and a discussion with Professor Richard Eckert, who is deaf.

"Professor charged with possession of child porn," Stevens Point Journal, April 20.

UW-Stevens Point officials said a faculty member who was arrested Tuesday has been suspended and is prohibited from being on campus, in keeping with current Regent policy, but added that he is entitled to the presumption of innocence.

"Nass: Conference lacks any balance," Badger Herald, April 20.

A UW-Milwaukee conference will focus on the topic of immigration broadly construed, not just on illegal immigration, and proposed presentations accepted for the conference were those relevant to the immigration theme; Rep. Stephen Nass raised concerns about the conference's topic and budget.