"Tuition plan screws middle class," Editorial, Badger Herald, March 13.
An editorial about the Board of Regent's recent tuition and financial aid policy brainstorming session.
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"Wis. Senate leader delays plan to boost aid to UW-La Crosse," Associated Press, March 11.
Sen. Russ Decker is delaying a bill that would reallocate approximately $600,000 for financial aid for UW-La Crosse students.
"UW study details biofuel drawback," Capital Times, March 13.
According to a study by UW-Madison scientist Christ Kucharik, the production of corn-based ethanol will lead to an increase in pollution for the Gulf of Mexico because of increasing nitrogen levels in the Mississippi River.
"Let UW victory end patent fight," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, March 12.
An editorial discussing the recent decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to uphold all three of the UW-Madison stem-cell patents.
Related: "U-W Madison stem cell patents upheld," Wisconsin Public Radio, March 12.
"Students to participate in university engagement survey," Daily Cardinal, March 13.
2,800 first-year students and 3,900 seniors at UW-Madison have been asked to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement to provide a clearer picture of undergraduate education on the campus.
"Stout names new dean of students," Dunn County News, March 12.
Joan Thomas is the new dean of students at UW-Stout.
"Student Senate to vote on green fund," La Crosse Racquet, March 12.
The Student Senate will vote on a resolution that would add a segregated fee to put money in an Environmental Sustainability Reserve.
"Proposed rule changes challenge student rights," Oshkosh Advance-Titan, March 13.
The UW-Oshkosh Student Association met on Monday to discuss concerns about proposed changes to the UW-System's code of conduct.
"Casting net for higher education," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 13.
The Waukesha County Higher Education Coalition hopes to expand higher education in the area by asking UW System campuses to expand and introduce new programs in Waukesha county.
Related: "Study: Waukesha County needs more residents with 4-year degrees," Waukesha Freeman, March 13.
State
"Madison to host World Stem Cell Summit in September," Associated Press, March 12.
Researchers, philanthropists, and business people from around the globe will gather in Madison for the World Stem Cell Summit; the summit will be hosted by WiCell and the University of Wisconsin Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center.
Related: "Madison wins international stem cell summit," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 13.
Also: "UW to host world stem cell summit," Capital Times, March 12.
And: "Stem cell forum hitting Madison," Badger Herald, March 13.
And: "World Stem Cell Summit set for Madison in 2008," Daily Cardinal, March 13.
"Plan for budget gap OK'd," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 13.
Assembly Republicans passed a plan that would reduce state spending by $250 million through mid-2009; the plan did not specify where the cuts would come from.
Related: "Assembly passes its version of budget repair bill," Badger Herald, March 13.
"Foreign exposure: College students view global experiences as a resume booster," Milwaukee Business Journal, March 7.
Students who study abroad hone skills that many multinational companies find appealing.
National
"Columbia University to offer financial aid to more students," New York Times, March 11.
Columbia University announced plans to significantly expand financial aid opportunities for lower and middle-income students.
"Hazing is widespread among student groups, study finds," Chronicle of Higher Education, March 12.
A study done by professors at the University of Maine at Orono found that over half of students who belong to campus organizations experience hazing.
Related: "Majority of university students suffer from hazing, study finds," Badger Herald, March 13.
"M.I.T. cuts tuition based on income," New York Times, March 9.
Undergraduates whose families make less than $75,000 a year will not have to pay tuition.