UW System Clipsheet

"Students organize for state primary," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 28.

Campuses are alive with activity in support of various candidates.

Related: "State student groups supporting presidential candidates organize," Associated Press, Jan. 28.

"Hunt for next UW chancellor begins," Badger Herald, Jan. 28.

The Search and Screen Committee met for its first meeting, beginning the official search for UW-Madison's next chancellor.

Related: "Committee launches search for Wiley replacement," Daily Cardinal, Jan. 28.

"Court Ruling: UW must fund Catholic student group," Channel3000, Jan. 27.

UW-Madison plans to continue fight against district court ruling from last week.

"UW-L students performing to create social awareness," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 27.

UW-La Crosse students spent part of their winter break preparing for the Awareness through Performance initiative; this is an experience that allows many students to communicate their stories on stage in a powerful way.

"UW-La Crosse cited in Kiplinger's Top 100 list," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 26.

UW-La Crosse ranked No. 39 in Kiplinger's best values for public colleges.

"Assaults spur awareness of safety issues for UWO," Oshkosh Northwester, Jan. 27.

Campus officials and UW-Oshkosh students return for spring semester with a renewed commitment to safety.

"UW cuts contract with New Era," Daily Cardinal, Jan. 28.

UW-Madison terminated its contract with the New Era Cap Company because the company refused to allow the Worker's Rights Consortium to enter its facilities.

"Rally draws crowd to UWSP," Stevens Point Journal, Jan. 28.

Olivia Gans, from National Right to Life, spoke at the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center on Sunday.

"Prof aims to improve Internet security," Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 26.

Paul Bartford, a UW-Madison computer scientist, is working with his colleagues to wage a war against botnets, new Internet predators.

"Technology, world market prompts new minors," Superior Daily Telegram, Jan. 26.

UW-Superior will offer minors in information technology and Chinese this fall.

"Stout students partner with medical device company," Stoutonia, Jan. 24.

UW-Stout provides hands-on experience for students through various business partnerships.

"Report: State may be $400 million short," Badger Herald, Jan. 28.

The Legislative Financial Bureau reports a tax revenue shortfall; the LFB will wait to analyze January's numbers, and plans to issue recommendations in mid-February.

Related: "UW faces unclear financial effects," Daily Cardinal, Jan. 28.

""I don't want any kid in Wisconsin thinking 'I can't get to college'"," Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jan. 26.

Gov. Doyle sits down with the Star Tribune to discuss current initiatives aimed at helping Wisconsin students throughout their educational careers.

"Keep politicians out of stem-cell science," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 25.

An editorial discussing the importance of funding stem-cell research in the state.

"Proposed bill aims to keep grads in state," Eau Claire Spectator, Jan. 28.

Rep. Jeff Smith has introduced a bill that would provide tax breaks on student loans as an incentive to keep graduates in the state.

"University of Minnesota annual tuition on pace to top $10,000 in 2008-09," Twin Cities Pioneer Press, Jan. 28.

University of Minnesota officials project upcoming tuition hikes, at a graduated rate for middle- and low-income students.