UW System Clipsheet

"Colleges seek more state help for veterans program," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 24.

The UW System and Wisconsin Technical Colleges System are working with the new guidelines to receive reimbursement for veteran programs.

"CUNA Mutual plans draw flak," Isthmus, Feb. 21.

University Research Park and CUNA Mutual engaged in negotiations over the use of 60 acres of land previously belonging to the research park.

"Online journal outlet for UWSP students," Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 23.

UW-Steven Point has an online journal to encourage students from all four colleges to begin publishing their academic work.

"Clinic hosts Senate committee, touts innovations," Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 22.

The Marshfield Clinic is pursuing care innovations, including the potential to create an informatics masters degree at UW-Stevens Point to train individuals for work in the clinic's Biomedical Informatics Research Center.

"UW eyes raising money for need-based scholarships," Capital Times, Feb. 24.

UW-Madison Faculty Senate will vote on a resolution that would launch a new plan to raise funds for scholarships.

"'An opportunity to just dive into the research world'," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 24.

UW-Madison's biochemistry department is coordinating with the Youth Apprenticeship Program to provide high school students opportunities to explore different fields and research options even before coming to college.

"Chemical spill clears UW building," Capital Times, Feb. 24.

A chemical spill in UW-Madison's Engineering Hall forced chemists to evacuate, but no one was injured and everyone returned safely to the building.

Related: "Fire Department evacuates UW building after acid spill," Badger Herald, Feb. 25.

Also: "UW-Madison building evacuated due to chemical spill," Channel3000, Feb. 23.

"UW safety lab says technology could help improve interstate backup situations," Channel3000, Feb. 23.

UW- Madison's Traffic Operations and Safety Lab is developing cutting edge technology to help address emergency traffic situations, such as the recent backup on I-39/90.

"Arrogant UWM students try to outlaw their critics," Column, Capital Times, Feb. 24.

Column stating the UW-Milwaukee Student Association was in violation of the constitutional right to free speech when attempting to pass the Student Sedition Act.

"UW-Madison professor teaches people to forgive,"Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 24.

This professor works to help people develop a "forgiveness muscle," and his work has helped equip people from all around the world to find reconciliation

"UW scientists find gene pathway," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 24.

A team of scientists from the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health discovered a gene expression pathway that influences the oxidation process.

"UW-O scores low in Equity Scorecard," UW-Oshkosh Advance Titan, Feb. 25.

UW-Oshkosh addresses the findings of the Equity Scorecard and looks forward to continued research in the upcoming campus climate survey.

"Region tops in nation for underage drinking," UW-Eau Claire Spectator, Feb. 25.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows Western Wisconsin has the highest rates in the nation.

"Ties to state key for UW's future," Column, Badger Herald, Feb. 25.

Column advocates keeping tuition low for students, but notes that this will be most effectively done by increased funding from the state.

"Seeking a fair shake in Madison is excellent goal," Editorial, Daily Telegram, Feb. 23.

Editorial advocating that northwestern Wisconsin residents attend and support "Superior Days" as a crucial event to draw legislator's attention to the region.

"Earmark spending has power to divide, unite," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 23.

Article providing a rundown of earmarks secured by Wisconsin's Congressional delegation.

"Senior administrative salaries up 4%," Inside Higher Ed., Feb. 25.

A summary of data on nationwide salary increases and table showing median salaries for administrative positions.