UW System Clipsheet

"Expand role of the two-year college," Editorial, Sheboygan Press, March 19.

An editorial about the recent presentation to the Board of Regents by UW Colleges Chancellor David Wilson asking for limited baccalaureate authority for the UW-Colleges.

"Value of UW goes beyond athletics," Column, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, March 19.

State Rep. Marlin Schneider discusses ten accomplishments by UW-Madison and why it is important to continue investing in the University.

"UW-L financial aid bill fails, but supporters will try again," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, March 16.

An editorial about the death of a recent bill that would have allowed UW-La Crosse to reallocate funds for financial aid.

"Budget plans may dig bigger hole for future," Wisconsin State Journal, March 18.

A report from the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office reveals that both plans to fill the budget gap will substantially increase the potential shortfall in the next budget.

Related: "Budget's repair may come soon," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, March 19.

"Too stressed to eat or sleep on campus," Associated Press, March 18.

A poll by the Associated Press reveals that college students are stressed often, which can lead to trouble concentrating, sleeping, or even darker thoughts of suicide; however, nearly two-thirds of students say they enjoy life despite the stress.

"Harvard Law, hoping students will consider public service, offers tuition break," New York Times, March 18.

Harvard Law will waive tuition for third-year students who pledge to work for either the government or a nonprofit for five years; the program will save students over $40,000 in tuition.

"Beyond price, other barriers to college loom," Inside Higher Education, March 19.

A new study by the University of Chicago shows that there are a number of things that can inhibit access to higher education including confusing application systems.