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Several UW System officials said some of the Assembly's proposed employment reductions within the university would limit its ability to disseminate information and operate with transparency; the state Assembly's proposed budget would cut $120 million in state GPR funding for the UW System.
Related: "Not so specific with budget, please," Editorial, Kenosha News, July 25.
UW-Stout Chancellor Charles Sorensen shares the importance of a strong university system to prepare students to succeed and contribute more to the state's economy.
A column responding to Rep. Steve Nass' criticism of UW-Madison research.
Even though a bipartisan conference committee met to begin to hash out the different versions of the state budget, legislators said they do not anticipate a completed budget proposal until late August; Wisconsin is one of only four states without an approved budget.
Related: "Lawmakers lay out goals to open budget talks," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 26.
UW-Sheboygan has ramped up its efforts to increase diversity, in part by spreading the message that the college is an affordable option for quality higher education for local residents; the percent of multicultural students at the college has increased in recent years.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a request by Rep. Dave Obey for federal funds that will help UW-Marshfield/Wood County renovate its science labs; the renovations will enhance safety and educational opportunities at the college.
Middle school students from southeastern Wisconsin are spending a week at UW-Waukesha to get an early glimpse of the college experience; the program was created to help offset cuts to gifted and talented programs at local schools.
An editorial recognizing U.S. Rep. Tom Petri for authoring a bill that would make it easier for students from lower-income families to pay back their college loans.