UW System Clipsheet

"Apply and demand," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 13.

UW-Eau Claire received a record number of applicants for the 2008-09 year; freshman applicants are up almost 600 from the same time last year.

"Program to offer UW-Sheboygan credits to SASD students," Sheboygan Press, Feb. 14.

Through a dual-credit program offered by UW-Sheboygan, high school students in the Sheboygan School District will have the opportunity to take college-level courses.

"UWO students face higher fees," Fond du Lac Reporter, Feb. 14.

Both UW-Oshkosh's Student Association House and Senate will vote on a request for an additional $700,000 in segregated fees, over three years, to help complete the Oshkosh Sports Complex.

Related: "OSA to vote on seg fee hike," Oshkosh Advance Titan, Feb. 14.

"University makes presidential honor," Badger Herald, Feb. 14.

UW-Madison was one of six schools named to the 2007 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll; the award recognizes schools' efforts to provide community service opportunities to its students.

Related: "UW garners spot on President's community service honor roll," Daily Cardinal, Feb. 14.

"Tiny Wis. college offers bicycles to new students who shun cars," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 13.

To avoid building more parking lots and ramps, Ripon College will give those students who promise not to bring cars to campus a Trek mountain bike, a helmet, and a lock.

"Gains and gaps on AP scores," Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 14.

Fifteen percent of high school students across the nation earned an AP score of 3 or better; however, there is still a significant gap in minorities' scores.