UW System Clipsheet

"Allow UW the resources to enact its growth agenda," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 14.

Two ways to build Wisconsin's economy are to increase the number of Wisconsin citizens with bachelor's degrees and enable UW campuses to tailor economic development plans according to their region's needs, said Regent President Mark Bradley in a recent visit to La Crosse.

"Wisconsin: Stay tuned to the state budget," Column, Fond du Lac Reporter, Aug. 14.

UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David Wilson outlines some of the effects proposed budget cuts would have on services to Wisconsin citizens, including Wisconsin Public Television and Radio programs and the UW's 2-year colleges.

Related: "Legislators shove UW's rep to second tier," Editorial, Capital Times, Aug. 13.

Also: "Budget is about future, too," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, Aug. 12.

And: "Tuition increase kept low, but still threatens future," Editorial, Superior Daily Telegram, Aug. 8.

"UW safety review report released; Individual campuses to discuss recommendations," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 12.

A campus safety program at UW-Oshkosh could be a model for other UW campuses; chancellors are currently reviewing recommendations included in a report by the UW System president's special commission on university security.

Related: "Safety 'keys' for campus, community," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 12.

Also: "UW campuses to discuss safety recommendations," Channel 3000, Aug. 13.

"UW, clinic create program to train rural doctors," Marshfield News-Herald, Aug. 14.

The University of Wisconsin medical school and Marshfield Clinic are partnering to increase the number of doctors trained in Wisconsin's small towns.

"UW-Madison delays plan to increase tuition for engineering majors," Channel 3000, Aug. 13.

UW-Madison has delayed a proposal to increase tuition for engineering majors, awaiting a UW System study of policies pertaining to differential tuition plans such as this one.

"Disapproval of locals doomed UW-Madison research facility proposal," Wisconsin Public Radio, Aug. 13.

UW-Madison officials learned that lack of local support was a major factor in not making the cut for a national biodefense research facility.

"Chiefs still tackling the old-school camp life," ESPN.com, Aug. 13.

The Kansas City Chiefs continue the tradition of traveling to River Falls for summer training camp.

"Seminar teaches teachers," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 12.

UW-Parkside hosts a weeklong continuing education seminar for teachers each summer, a program now in its tenth year.

"In study abroad, gifts and money for universities," New York Times, Aug. 13.

This article raises questions about universities contracting with outside groups to provide study abroad opportunities for students.

Related: "Study abroad under scrutiny," Inside Higher Ed, Aug. 14.