UW System Clipsheet

"7 years of ups, downs," Capital Times, Dec. 8.

UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley announced his plans to step down; Regent David Walsh will head a selection committee for his replacement.

Related: "Wanted for UW: a jack of all professions," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 8.

Also: "'A tough act to follow'," Capital Times, Dec. 8.

And: "UW job could attract some big fish," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 8.

And: "Wiley to step down September ‘08," Badger Herald, Dec. 10.

And: “UW System President talks about search for next chancellor,” Channel 3000, Dec. 8.

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"UW backs stricter student fee use," Associated Press, Dec. 7.

UW System adopted new rules for allocating segregated student fees; some student groups will not be allowed funds for off-campus rent or non-student salaries.

"UW official says tuition much too low," Associated Press, Dec. 7.

UW-Madison academic official notes that peer universities take in significantly larger tuition revenues, putting Wisconsin at a strategic disadvantage in the competition for scarce resources.

"Regents OK tuition increase at UW-L," La Cross Tribune, Dec. 8.

The Board of Regents unanimously approved a tuition increase to fund the campus Growth, Quality, and Access Agenda.

Editorial: "Local leaders, students leading way on UW-L’s plan for growth," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune Dec. 10.

Related: "Regents raise UW-La Crosse tuition," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Dec. 8.

"Many more vets enroll at UW," Capital Times, Dec. 7.

More vets enrolled in the UW System this year thanks to expanded tuition benefits.

"UW will review fees for security at speech," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 9.

UW-Madison officials are addressing a fee charged to a conservative campus group to cover security costs for a speaker.

"Wiley built UW into a leading research university," Capital Times, Dec. 9.

UW-Madison Chancellor Wiley's specific contribution to the campus's recent research advancements.

Related: "Wiley leaves research legacy," Daily Cardinal, Dec. 10.

Also: "UW-Madison Chancellor to step down," Capital Times, Dec. 8.

"UWO asks its students to help pay for sports complex improvements," Appleton Post-Crescent, Dec. 9.

UW-Oshkosh will raise student fees to fund a renovation project for the Oshkosh Sports Complex

"'Heat's On' Project helps local residents stay warm," WEAU, Dec. 8.

UW-Stout students join up with local contractors and mechanics to help service furnaces of those in need.

"Students shine light on UWGB's carbon footprint," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Dec. 8.

A semester-long study by UW-Green Bay graduate students revealed the campus's use of energy and resources has increased; the students and staff hope the results will aid campus policy in the future.

"UWSP theater group offers students acting opportunities," Marshfield News-Herald, Dec. 10.

UW-Stevens Point has an abundance of opportunities for students to participate in theater activities even for students not pursuing a performing career.