UW System Clipsheet

September 26, 2007

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"Legislators urge UW System to improve student lending practices," Oshkosh Northwester, Sept. 26.

In a legislative hearing, UW System President Kevin Reilly said the university worked swiftly to craft a policy outlining proper relationships with private educational lenders and to eliminate any appearance of conflict of interest.

Related: "Preferred lenders list criticized," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Sept. 26.

State Budget

"UW- Madison warns of budget cuts' effects," Associated Press, Sept. 25.

UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley points out consequences if the Assembly budget passed with cuts to university funding.

Related: "Another meeting without resolution of state budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 26.

"Research grants highlight value of UW-Madison," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 26.

Wisconsin state legislators need to keep in mind UW-Madison's world-renowned research when considering the state budget, not forgetting the research's contribution to Wisconsin and the nation.

On Campus

"Classes resume at UW-Madison despite safety concerns," Associated Press, Sept. 26.

UW-Madison officials quickly secured the campus in response to potential threat yesterday evening.

Related: "Suicidal armed man loose near campus," Daily Cardinal, Sept. 26.

Also: "Threat reveals university security flaws," Column, Badger Herald, Sept. 26.

"UW-L seeks public-use bikes," La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 26.

UW-La Crosse opens up public bike program to community members looking to conserve energy.

"RECtoberfest gives college students an alcohol-free chance to party," La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 26.

UW-La Crosse encourages students to engage in alcohol-free night by offering variety of activities and chances to win prizes.

"UWO gets $1.4 million grant for bilingual teacher education," Oshkosh Northwester, Sept. 26.

UW-Oshkosh received a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education in order to fund the Excellent Schools, Teaching and Research for English Language Learner Achievement program for 5 years.