UW System Clipsheet

"State Senator Judy Robson," Editorial, Channel3000.com, Aug. 30.

State Sen. Judy Robson makes a strong push for a budget that rewards the patience of Wisconsin's families, calling especially for a fully funded UW System, which she called the "engine that drives Wisconsin's economy."

"Budget impasse puts some students' education on hold," Wisconsin Public Radio, Aug. 30.

UW System officials said thousands of students may not have enough money to attend classes -- which begin next week -- due to uncertainty over the level of funding for the Wisconsin Higher Education Grant.

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"Hundreds gather in FdL for UW Colleges fall convocation," Fond du Lac Reporter, Aug. 31.

UW System Board of Regents President Mark Bradley spoke before about 600 UW Colleges faculty and staff, discussing the importance of a strong UW System for the future of Wisconsin's economy.

"College students and credit," WEAU, Aug. 30.

UW-Eau Claire officials said they feel it is important to restrict the sort of business private companies can conduct on the campus because they don't want the institution to be seen as a captive market; restrictions of this sort vary from campus to campus across the UW System.

"Vision 2015 to take UWSP to new places," Column, Stevens Point Journal, Aug. 31.

UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell outlines the campus's major initiatives, and the goals behind them, for the upcoming academic years.

"Campus decision urged," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 31.

UW System officials continue to favor turning UW-Waukesha into a university center, where other four-year institutions could offer degree programs at the freshman-sophomore college without eroding the institution's original mission.

"Warm welcome," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Aug. 31.

UW-Eau Claire's team of 300 "Hall Raisers" not only help first-year and transfer students move into their residence hall rooms, they also give them a terrific first impression of the campus community.

Related: "UWGB students settle into new homes in dorms," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Aug. 31.

"Report commends safety at UW-Green Bay, St. Norbert," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Aug. 31.

An interim report from the Governor's Task Force on Campus Safety cited UW-Green Bay as having "commendable campus safety practices."

"1938 grad leaves $1M to UW campus," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Aug. 31.

Lucile Spriggs - who graduated from River Falls Teachers College almost 70 years ago - has left her alma mater $1 million for leadership scholarships.

Related: "UW-River Falls gets $1 million gift," River Falls Journal, Aug. 30.

"Did you hear the school bell ring?" Column, River Falls Journal, Aug. 30.

UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz hopes for yet another successful year as the campus continues to grow partnerships with surrounding communities.

"UW-Oshkosh students volunteer in community for Citizenship Day," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 31.

More than 100 UW-Oshkosh students showed their commitment to community engagement through their participation in Citizenship Day.

"Connecting the dots," Inside Higher Ed, Aug. 31.

Effective threat notification is required for a campus to keep its students, faculty, staff and visitors safe, a state-issued report on the Virginia Tech shooting said.

Related: "Virginia Tech president stands by actions," New York Times, Aug. 31.