UW System Clipsheet

"The power of public-private partnerships," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 15.

An editorial by Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, discussing the importance of partnerships to expand research throughout the state.

"Relatively low pay seen as next obstacle in search for next UW president," Associated Press, Dec. 15.

UW-Madison's search for a new chancellor may be limited because of below-average pay.

Related: "Experts: Pay could be obstacle in search for UW-Madison Chancellor," Channel 3000, Dec. 14.

"UWO buys rights to 'Sloshkosh,' 'UW-Zero' names," Appleton Post-Crescent, Dec. 17.

UW-Oshkosh has now trademarked the name "Sloshkosh," in an attempt to curb the state's association with drinking.

"UW adds Hmong classes," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 16.

Forty students have already signed up the first-ever Hmong language classes at UW-Madison.

Related: "UW-Madison offers Hmong language classes," Channel 3000, Dec. 17.

"UW students 'don't take life for granted'," Capital Times, Dec. 17.

Approximately 2,000 students graduated from UW-Madison on Sunday.

"University band to play for pope," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Dec. 16.

UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Marching Band will perform for Pope Benedict XVI during a 10-day trip to both Greece and Italy.

Related: "UW-Eau Claire marching band to spend New Year with pope," Associated Press, Dec. 17.

"Sorensen to grads: take on the world," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Dec. 16.

Approximately 560 students graduated from UW-Stout on Sunday.

"Stem cells used to fix breast defects," USA Today, Dec. 16.

Dr. Karol Gutowski, of UW-Madison, discusses how stems cells from liposuctioned fat can be used to fix breast defects that result from the removal of cancerous lumps.

"Appalled Ziegelbauer eliminating position at UW-Extension," Column, Manitowoc Herald Times, Dec. 15.

Column expressing concern over a recommendation by the Manitowoc County Executive to leave an Extension position open and use the funds elsewhere.

"Another degree of success comes at 87," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 16.

Clarence Garrett, at age 87, became UW-Milwaukee's oldest graduate.

Related: "87-year-old grad could be oldest for Milwaukee university," Associated Press, Dec. 16.

"UW research plays role in Bali forum," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 17.

Jack Williams, UW-Madison climate researcher, presented a paper he co-authored during the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on the island of Bali.

"UW alumni group behind fan survey," Capital Times, Dec. 15.

The Wisconsin Alumni Association sent a survey to sports fans to get a better understanding of opinions related to satellite and cable coverage of sporting events.