UW System Clipsheet

"Budget's better late than never," Editorial, Baraboo News Republic, Oct. 28.

A finalized state budget brought compromise and averted severe measures like cutbacks in classes or increased property taxes.

"Budget signing helps Parkside students receive financial aid," Kenosha News, Oct. 27.

With a budget finalized, 280 students from UW-Parkside can continue their education without worry; the school allowed students to register and attend classes while awaiting the ongoing budget. Full story not available online.

"Governor signs budget," Channel3000, Oct. 26.

In a signing ceremony Friday, UW System officials celebrated the victories for higher education in the state biennial budget.

Related: "Doyle signs budget, $200 million lawsuit remains," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 29.

"UW Regent resigns over immigrant issue," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 27.

Regent Jesus Salas resigned from his position on the Board of Regents as a result of disagreement with certain items in the state budget.

Related: "Regent resigns over lack of tuition benefit in budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 26.

Also: "UW-Regent resigns in protest of provisions left out of budget," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 29.

"Flu lab nears completion," Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, Oct. 29.

UW-Madison's Institute for Viral Research will have safety and security features in place to help eliminate the risk of an accident.

"School of Business is given millions," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 27.

UW-Madison's School of Business received the largest single gift ever given to the campus from a small group of alumni: the $85 million gift also prohibits the school from being named for any donor or entity for 20 years.

Related: "UW gets $85 million for School of Business," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 27.

Also: "UW business school receives $85M naming gift," Milwaukee Business Journal, Oct. 29.

And: "Quick Takes," Higher Education, Oct. 29.

"UWGB appreciates support from community," Column, Green Bay Press- Gazette, Oct. 28.

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard thanks the community, students and state legislature for committing the necessary funds to finish the new student activities facility, the Kress Center.

"$1.5 million grant will be a boost to nonprofit development program," Racine Journal Times, Oct. 28.

UW-Parkside's Nonprofit Development Program received a federal grant to boost the organization's ability to provide community social services; the program's director sits down for a question-and-answer.

"Fire destroys hay shed on UW-River Falls campus farm #1," River Falls Journal, Oct. 27.

Firefighters and UW-River Falls campus security officers contained a fire near the campus Saturday night.

"UWSP dance residency culminates with performance," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 27.

UW-Stevens Point students gain the opportunity to work with a New York-based dance company through special residency program.

"UW-Madison, tribal school hit deal," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 27.

UW-Madison will sign a contract with the College of Menominee Nation designed to encourage transfer to Madison for American Indian students; this contract is similar to the transfer arrangement UW-Madison has with UW Colleges and the Wisconsin Area Technical College System.