UW System Clipsheet

February 27, 2008

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"Come back to college, UW says," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 26.

UW Colleges and UW-Extension are looking to draw in adults who have some college credits but never finished a four-year degree through the Adult Student Initiative; the Board of Regents will learn more about this idea during an informational discussion at its March meeting.

"Feedback should help shape UW student conduct rule changes," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Feb. 27.

Editorial praises the UW System for allowing students and citizens to comment on administrative rule changes regarding student conduct, and urges individuals to participate in the discussion.

Related: "UW moves to expand student conduct rules," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 27.

On Campus

"Religion casts nanotechnology as immoral in U.S.," Capital Times, Feb. 27.

UW-Madison professor found a lack of trust among Americans regarding nanotechnology, primarily a result of moral convictions.

"Vice Provost decision overdue," Badger Herald, Feb. 27.

UW-Madison has gone a full academic year without a vice provost for diversity and climate, but the search and screen committee is nearing its final decision.

"Forum reveals campus requests," Badger Herald, Feb. 27.

The search and screen committee for UW-Madison's next chancellor held an open forum to hear from the campus.

"UWGB students, grads to report on research," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Feb. 27.

Through an endowed student research grant program, UW-Green Bay students display their work which contributes to understanding the local natural area.

"UWGB panelists find common ground on federal help for border security," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Feb. 27.

UW-Green Bay hosted a panel to discuss solutions which would address immigration issues around the nation.

"UW-Eau Claire redefining its mission," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 26.

The campus is working on an eight-year strategic plan, focusing on undergraduate education.

"UWSP students host 'Celebracion Hispana'," Marshfield News Herald, Feb. 27.

UW-Stevens Point Student Alliance for Latino Studies and Advancement will host the seventh-annual Celebracion Hispana with the goal to educate the community on the Latino presence in the Stevens Point area.

"UWSP experts, tribal hatchery research herring," Marshfield News Herald, Feb. 27.

UW-Stevens Point is working to restock and raise the best possible lake herring in an effort to re-boost the Great Lakes population.

State

"UW-L student financial aid bill might be in trouble," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 27.

Legislation adding money for UW-La Crosse financial aid is waiting for consideration.

"Doyle calls for cuts as economy busts state budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 26.

Gov. Doyle warns that many agencies, possibly including the UW System, may need to be more efficient to deal with the budget shortfall; the Governor expects to introduce a plan by next week.

"Wise to invest in bioenergy efforts," Editorial, Sheboygan Press, Feb. 27.

Editorial asserting that Wisconsin has the opportunity to become a major player in finding new energy sources; UW-Madison has already won a $125 million grant to establish one of three bioenergy research centers in the United States.

"For-profit college bill on fast track," Capital Times, Feb. 27.

The Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities will consider a bill reached through a compromise of the Department of Public Instruction and the Educational Approval Board that would expand the state's oversight of for-profit universities and colleges.

National

"Brown ends tuition for lower-income students," New York Times, Feb. 25.

Brown University will end tuition for students whose families make less than $60,000 a year, and will substitute grants for loans for those families earning less than $100,000 a year.