UW System Clipsheet

"UW-M/WC receives federal funding for science lab renovation," Marshfield News-Herald, Jan. 10.

UW-Marshfield/Wood County will upgrade their science labs by next year thanks to almost $200,000 in federal funds.

"UW-Parkside faculty, staff participate in first-ever Summer Institute," Racine Journal Times, Jan. 7.

A group of faculty at UW-Parkside participated in a seven-month experiment in an effort to increase multiculturalism in each participant's teaching.

"$1M grant funds scholarships for older students," Capital Times, Jan. 9.

The Bernard Osher Foundation granted a $1 million to UW-Madison for scholarships for returning adults.

"UW patent arm licenses stem cell technology," Milwaukee Business Journal, Jan. 9.

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is licensing 173 patents and patent applications filed internationally relating to human embryonic stem cell technology to a California-based company.

Related: "Stem cell license pact OK'd," Capital Times, Jan. 9.

Also: "Madison/Biotech to license stem cell patents," Associated Press, Jan. 9.

And: "BioTime licenses human embryonic stem cell technology from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation," Foxbusiness.com, Jan. 9.

"UW junior to cover elections for MTV," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 8.

Charlie Berens, a UW-Madison junior, will represent Wisconsin as a citizen journalist covering the presidential campaign for MTV.

"A good start to reversing state's brain drain," Editorial, Superior Daily Telegram, Jan. 9.

An editorial discussing the new incentives announced by Gov. Doyle to promote economic growth within the state.

Related: "Spur investment in young companies," Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 8.