UW System Clipsheet

"UW students binge drink a little less," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 1.

A student survey reports UW System students binge drink less than two years ago.

Related: "System stats show decrease in binge drinking trend," Badger Herald, Dec. 3.

"Seize Big Bang moment for economy," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 1.

Editorial says momentum is beginning to build behind Wisconsin's economy as leaders respond to challenges; maximizing the UW System is one key way to "seize the moment." (editorial references Competitive Wisconsin, Inc., UW System's Advantage Wisconsin initiative, Wisconsin Way, and phase 2 of Gov. Doyle's Grow Wisconsin plan)

"Rules would tighten UW sick leave policy," Associated Press, Dec. 2.

The UW System Board of Regents is expected to enact a stricter sick leave policy for faculty.

"Law protects insurance coverage for college students," Marshfield News-Herald, Dec. 2.

Gov. Doyle signed into law legislation that provides medical insurance coverage to students who must take medical leave from school.

"More projects lie ahead at UWGB," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Dec. 3.

UW-Green Bay continues campus remodeling projects as part of growth agenda; current and almost completed projects include the University Union, Kress Events Center, and student services building.

"Quick takes: Phuture Phoenix," Editorial, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Dec. 3.

UW-Green Bay's Phuture Phoenix program has received national recognition for encouraging at-risk children to strive for higher education.

"Briggs St. houses will go in City/UWSP deal," Column, Stevens Point Journal, Dec. 3.

UW-Stevens Point addresses neighborhood concerns as the campus seeks to expand and remain competitive in providing opportunities to students.

"Stem cell discovery could lead to new debates," Wausau Daily Herald, Dec. 2.

Skin stem cell breakthrough could rewrite many bioethics debates and ignite others.

"Bill would grant bargaining rights," Eau Claire Spectator, Dec. 3.

Wisconsin State Senator Dave Hansen will introduce a bill allowing UW System staff and faculty the choice to collectively bargain.