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An editorial commending the UW System for holding statewide public listening sessions on Nov. 27 and urging the university to take appropriate action on the input it gathers, aimed at improving the university's role in bolstering the state's economy and strengthening communities.
An editorial highlighting UW-Milwaukee's efforts to develop more of a research presence as an example of the positive effect the state's public universities can achieve through collaborative economic initiatives.
UW-Madison scientists have achieved another major breakthrough in stem cell research, discovering a way to alter skin cells so that they act like embryonic stem cells.
Related: "UW researcher reports stem cell breakthrough," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 20.
Also: "UW reports stem cell breakthrough," Capital Times, Nov. 20.
And: "Scientists in Japan, US report stem cell breakthrough," Associated Press, Nov. 20.
And:"Private stem cell pioneer Thomson wishes science could do talking," Associated Press, Nov. 20.
A parent of a UW-Fox Valley student lauds the school's educational excellence, unique facilities, and extensive programming geared towards adult learners and the community, all at the most affordable price in the UW System.
The owner of the apartment building in which a UW-La Crosse student died and three UW-Madison students were injured after a house fire broke out over the weekend says that smoke detectors were working at the time tenants moved in; UW-Madison officials are urging students to make sure smoke detectors are in working order.
Related: "Bedford Street blaze reminds tenants to check smoke alarms," Badger Herald, Nov. 20.
Also: "University, city officials stress student fire safety," Daily Cardinal, Nov. 20.
A UW-Madison student expresses his concerns about one of the student regents.
Under a new university licensing agreement, a local outlet in Madison now carries a selection of Fair Trade UW-Madison apparel, making the campus the first in the Midwest to offer university clothing with this designation.
A columnist reflects on the experiences of three non-American UW-Madison students who reported having negative experiences at United States airports and wonders if they were treated differently because of their nationality.
Neil Heinen at WISC-TV expresses support for the mission of KnowHow2Go, a national campaign that encourages young people of all backgrounds to go to college; KnowHow2Go Wisconsin, a collaborative effort among the state's educational entities, launched an interactive website last Friday, building on the work of the national campaign and adding state-specific resources for Wisconsin students.
Two teams of scientists working independently, in Wisconsin and Japan, made similar discoveries of turning skin cells into functional stem cells, thereby creating the possibility of future medical breakthroughs without the controversial practice of using embryonic stem cells.
Several universities across the United States are considering revisions to their student conduct rules to ensure students' off-campus actions do not jeopardize safety and security on campus.