UW System Clipsheet

May 17, 2007

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On Campus

"UW to open stem-cell center," Wisconsin State Journal, May 17.

To remain internationally competitive in stem-cell research, UW-Madison will open a new Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, which will allow the campus's researchers to collaborate more easily.

"Graduates: Walk on the sunny side," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, May 17.

A newspaper editor praises the graduates and faculty of UW-Richland and recounts the commencement address she delivered at the campus.

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"Gow signs off on new policies for UW-L instructors," La Crosse Tribune, May 17.

UW-La Crosse is standardizing policies related to workload and career progression for instructional academic staff.

"Coming to UW: help for 'helicopter parents,'" Capital Times, May 16.

UW-Madison has launched a Parent Program to implement and strengthen communication and support services for parents and guardians of students on campus.

"Student worked to improve campus," Sheboygan Press, May 17.

UW-Sheboygan will present degrees to 40 students on Friday, including one to Brittany Burt, who will earn a Student Government Association award for her service as president of the college's Student Government Association and an advocate for affordable higher education.

"Math professor Schuh readies for retirement," Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, May 17.

A tribute to UW-Manitowoc math professor Martha Schuh, who will retire this year after 25 years of service to the college.

"Longtime UW-W student plans one more year," Janesville Gazette, May 16.

Since UW-Whitewater 'super-duper' senior Johnny Lechner did not complete the required paperwork for commencement, the 30-year-old undergraduate who has been attending the campus as a full-time undergraduate student for 13 years will spend (at least) one more in Whitewater.

National

"Budget deal raises odds of Pell increase," Inside Higher Ed, May 17.

An agreement among Democratic leaders in Congress would reduce subsidies to student loan lenders and transfer the savings to boost Pell grants and cut loan interest rates.