"UW left with 3 positions to fill," Badger Herald, Jan. 24.
With three chancellor searches in process, some point to competition for academic talent amongst universities as a reason for academic staff turnover.
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January 24, 2008
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"A visit across the pond blends all manner of diversity," Column, River Falls Journal, Jan. 18.
UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz reflects upon his time in England.
"ASM announces 2 student voices," Badger Herald, Jan. 24.
UW senior Suchita Shah and graduate student Erik Paulson will be the two student members of the UW-Madison search and screen committee.
"UW stem-cell researcher says funding must increase," Daily Cardinal, Jan. 24.
James Thomson, a UW-Madison biologist, said there would need to be an increase in state spending for stem-cell research to $50 million annually to maintain position with California's investment of $3 billion.
"Spreading fire safety message at UW," Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 23.
UW-Madison will distribute free batteries today and Friday for students' smoke detectors.
"UW-Eau Claire among 100 best values in public colleges," Eau Claire Spectator, Jan. 24.
UW-Eau Claire was ranked 64th for in-state students and 62nd for out-of-state students in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
"Professor emerita of education leaves university a third of her estate," Eau Claire Spectator, Jan. 24.
Donation will provide one of UW-Eau Claire's largest scholarships.
"UW Stevens Point honors former Wisconsin Governor," Wisconsin Public Radio, Jan. 23.
UW-Stevens Point's student center has been rededicated in honor of former Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus.
State
"State of the State: Gov. Jim Doyle worried about economy," Associated Press, Jan. 24.
In last night's address, Gov. Doyle discussed numerous economic development proposals aimed at small businesses, agricultural communities, and the manufacturing sectors.
Related: "Two houses, two parties, one Wisconsin," Badger Herald, Jan. 24.
Also: "State economy could cost county," Baraboo News Republic, Jan. 24.
And: "State of the state: Doyle proposes tax cuts to soften economic blows," Capital Times, Jan. 23.
And: "Doyle pushes tax incentives, warns of spending cuts," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 23.
And: "Doyle touts small business health pool, economic development," Channel3000.com, Jan. 24.
"Doyle urges students to utilize Covenant," Badger Herald, Jan. 24.
In his State of the State address, Gov. Doyle highlighted the important role of universities and public institutions in the economic development of Wisconsin.
"Legislators, others react to Doyle's State of the State address," Associated Press, Jan. 24.
State legislators respond to Gov. Doyle's address last night.
National
"College wealth soaring," USA Today, Jan. 24.
The number of institutions receiving endowments of $1 billion or more has reached a record number of 76; lawmakers are looking into those schools that appear to be spending very little of the endowments.
Related: "Endowment spending rate drops slightly," Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 24.