UW System Clipsheet

"Legislative leaders should support UW System," Column, La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 16.

State Rep. Jennifer Shilling writes that the Legislature needs to provide support for the UW System now, both by providing adequate budget allocations and by celebrating the university's research and academic successes.

"Major Awakening," Column, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 17.

This columnist offers a counterpoint to the prevailing notion of higher education contributing to the success of those who receive it and citizens of states that provide strong investments to their public colleges and universities.

"Enrollment increases at NTC, UWMC," Wausau Daily Herald, Sept. 17.

Northcentral Technical College and UW-Marathon County gear up to serve an unprecedented number of students this year.

"Bashing Bucky backfires," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 15.

This column says Wisconsin's elected officials would be wise to remember the requests of university employees -- some of the state's largest political contributors -- when seeking to remain in office.

"Area communities should work together to fund stadium," Editorial, Lacrosse Tribune, Sept. 15.

Local municipalities suggest cooperating on funding levels for UW-La Crosse's football stadium; strategies include a proposed room tax and donations.

"UW-W, residents form liason panel," Gazette Extra, Sept. 16.

UW-Whitewater and the city formed a committee which will meet continually in order to enhance the relationships between students and residents and settle possible challenges.

"Faculty and students looking to join green agreement," Spectator, Sept. 17.

About 200 UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff have signed on to the "Clean Commute Initiative," in an attempt to lower gas emissions.

"No looking back," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Sept. 16.

An Iraq War veteran returns to UW-Stout to complete his education, which he hopes to use to become a technology education teacher.

"Broader regional effort would boost economy," Column, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Sept. 15.

A republication of a July letter from UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz, UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and UW-Stout Chancellor Charles Sorensen outlining their and their colleagues' plans to revitalize the Western Wisconsin economy.

"Wisconsin Covenant draws praise, concern from area principals," Appleton Post-Crescent, Sept. 16.

Principals around Wisconsin said they agree with the goals and principles behind the Wisconsin Covenant -- a program wherein qualifying students will be guaranteed admission to a Wisconsin college or university -- but said they hope the program is adequately funded to maximize its effectiveness.

Related: "La Crosse freshmen sign up for Wisconsin Covenant," La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 15.