UW System Clipsheet

"From standoff to a deal," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 21.

After four intense days of negotiation, the state legislature delivered a deal for the state budget.

Related: "Leaders agree on budget plan," Badger Herald, Oct. 22.

Also: "Jauch expects UWS will benefit from deal," Daily Telegram, Oct. 22.

"Finally, a budget deal," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 19.

Gov. Doyle and the state legislature came together to produce a state budget despite deep partisan differences; elected officials deserve praise for their work but some state needs continue to go unmet.

Related: "A short-term budget," Editorial, Appleton Post Crescent, Oct. 21.

Also: "Budget situation beyond frustrating," Editorial, Green Bay Press Gazette, Oct. 21.

And: "Finally, it's a deal: 100-plus days late, pols agree on budget," Capital Times, Oct. 20.

And: "Budget deal sounds OK," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 22.

"Tardy state budget causing uncertainty for UW-Oshkosh," Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 20.

Even with a budget, large cuts to funding spur concerns about cuts in classes or surcharges on campus.

"UW-L tuition plan gets $900,000 in state support, not $15 million," La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 21.

UW-La Crosse received substantially less funding from the state budget than originally requested; future cuts will be necessary.

"UW Top Cop Riseling: 'Campus is safer'," Associated Press, Oct. 20.

UW Police Department Chief Riseling, who chaired the University of Wisconsin System's commission on investigating the university's capability to effectively respond to safety threats, sat down for a Q & A on the commission's findings and future plans.

"A smart jobs equation," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 22.

A recent study showing higher rates of unemployment in Racine County highlights the integral part education institutions play in a healthy economy.

"Record numbers apply to UW-Madison," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 22.

This year marks the largest applicant pool to apply to UW-Madison and the third-largest freshman class to enroll.

Related: "Admission gets harder at UW-Madison as record number applies," Associated Press, Oct. 22.

"Joe Gow officially installed as UW-La Crosse's 10th chancellor," La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 20.

Chancellor Joe Gow was inaugurated with a ceremony full of excitement for the future of UW- La Crosse and cooperation between staff and students.

"UW-P bolsters renovation plans," Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Oct. 22.

UW-Plattville's Glenview Commons will undergo broad remodeling and provide new activities for the student population.

"Could UW head off a Virginia Tech crisis?" Column, Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 21.

UW-Madison Counseling Services and UW Police address students' concerns over disturbed roommate.

"UWSP campus cops soon will be carrying firearms," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 20.

UW-Stevens Point will consider a proposal to arm their campus police force to prioritize safety for students and staff.

"UWSP more diverse this fall," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 20.

Reaping the benefits of improved recruitment policies, UW-Stevens Point has a higher number of minority students attending this fall.

Related: "Personal touch key to diversifying UWSP," Wausau Daily Herald, Oct. 22.