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UW System officials said a legislative proposal that would reinvest $127 million in the university along with a 4 percent tuition cap is a good step toward compromise, and said it was a sign that lawmakers were willing to work in earnest to craft good UW System budget.
Related: "Senate Democrats back 4 percent cap on tuition," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 9.
This editorial argues every time the Legislature cuts funding for the UW System, the state's economic development takes a step backwards.
State legislators continue to debate over the $10 billion difference between the proposed state budgets from the Senate and Assembly, and said they do not expect to have a budget prepared until after Labor Day.
In an effort to maintain the UW Colleges' standing as the most affordable access point for higher education in Wisconsin, the UW System Board of Regents voted Tuesday to freeze tuition at the 13 institutions.
Related: "UW-Waukesha welcomes tuition freeze," Waukesha Freeman, Aug. 9.
UW System President Kevin Reilly said the university is examining ways to potentially update its tuition and financial aid policies.
This editorial says the state government should keep higher education at the top of its priority list and ensure the UW System does not go underfunded.
Related: "UW student groups react to tuition hike," Wisconsin Radio Network, Aug. 8.
The UW-Madison community is remembering Ann Elizabeth Kelley, a renowned behavioral neuroscientist at the campus who passed away Sunday.