UW System Clipsheet

"UW System President comments on proposed budget cuts," Wisconsin Public Television, July 27.

UW System President Kevin Reilly appears on "Here and Now" to discuss elements of the UW System's budget.

Watch: http://www.wpt.org/np...dnow/604HAN_show.ram (11 minutes into program)

"UWMC could face shortfall," Wausau Daily Herald, July 30.

If the Assembly's version of the UW System's budget -- which includes a $120 million cut to university operations -- is approved, UW-Marathon County would be forced to reduce its faculty by up to 27 part-time or adjunct professors, cut class offerings by as much as 30 percent and trim enrollment by some 500 students, according to campus officials.

Editorial: "'Families First' budget not for UW families," Editorial, Wausau Daily Herald, July 29.

"UW-Extension programs balance on county's budget tightrope," Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, July 30.

The Manitowoc County UW-Extension office could undergo cuts, including the possibility of eliminating the 4-H Youth Development program, if the 2008 county budget does not stretch far enough; the county's operational costs are exceeding state-mandated limits on property tax increases, which are based on the county's rate of growth.

"Assembly's budget attacks much of what we all hold dear," Column, Capital Times, July 27.

Regent Jeffrey Bartell discusses the effects of a proposed $120 million cut to the UW System's budget by the state Assembly, including the zero-funding of Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television and the UW-Madison Law School.

"Assembly budget shortchanges UW System," Column, Green Bay Press-Gazette, July 29.

Regent Judith V. Crain extols the virtues of a strong university system for the state, and expresses concern over a proposed $120 million cut to its budget by the state Assembly.

Related: "'Madison Math': Make sure a cut is a cut," Column, Green Bay Press-Gazette, July 29.

"Pull UW from chopping block," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, July 28.

This editorial criticizes the state Assembly's proposed $120 million cut to the UW System's budget, saying that politicians should not dictate how the university is run.

Related: "State lawmakers fail miserably at Budgeting 101," Editorial, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 30.

Also: "A tale of two budgets: Saga won't end happily," Editorial, Marshfield News Herald, July 29.

And: "UW will survive assault," Editorial, Channel 3000, July 25.

"New law proposed to block UW admissions policy," Wisconsin Radio Network, July 27.

After Wisconsin's Attorney General said updates to the UW System's admissions policies were legal, a Wisconsin legislator is seeking to change the state law.

Listen: http://www.wrn.com/po...58/grothva072707.mp3

"Inventors at small UW schools to get more focus," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 30.

Leaders at the WiSys Technology Foundation said UW-Milwaukee's secession from the organization will certainly not hinder its ability to serve its remaining member campuses, and may, in fact, enhance the organization's service.

"Lower book costs sought," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 28.

Regent Vice President Charles Pruitt said he hopes UW System campuses will efficiently formulate and implement plans to control how much money students spend on textbooks; UW campuses are expected to have plans created by December, according to an edict by the Board of Regents.

"UW-Green Bay hosts second annual Grandparents' University," Green Bay Press-Gazette, July 28.

UW-Green Bay's Grandparents' University offers grandparents and their grandchildren the opportunity to bond while taking college courses and staying in a residence hall; in its second year, the program saw a total of 90 participants in 2007.

"American Family backing for new children's hospital now at $15 million," WisBusiness.com, July 27.

A Madison-area company's generous contribution to a children's hospital on the UW-Madison campus will give the company naming rights to the building.