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UW-Milwaukee, UW-Oshkosh, UW-La Crosse, UW-Stevens Point, and the 13 UW Colleges will take part in campus climate surveys this spring; the surveys will provide the institutions with a better understanding of how their campuses are meeting the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
An editorial about the role of UW-Waukesha in the region and the once-proposed merger between that campus and UW-Milwaukee.
A look at UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley's job and legacy.
Related: "The adventures of Chancellor Wiley," Wisconsin State Journal, March 22.
An employee of UW-Oshkosh is on administrative leave after a grand jury indicted him on two charges of child pornography.
Related: "UW-Oshkosh official indicted on child pornography charges," Appleton Post-Crescent, March 22.
The Museum Advisory Committee commissioned by UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell will submit its findings by the end of May concerning the future of the school's Museum of Natural History; the museum currently houses a collection of artifacts valued at a minimum of $800,000.
UW-Superior will begin construction on $64 million in building projects; it is the largest renovation the campus has seen since the late 1960s.
Students from around the state participate in the national Students for Concealed Carry on Campus group which is slated to protest next month against university gun-free zones; Utah is the only state that allows for concealed carry on university campuses.
Businesses and colleges around the state, including UW-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College, are participating in the "Ask-a-Scientist" program that aims to make science less intimidating for grade school students.
A study by the Chronicle of Higher Education reveals that Congress set aside $2.3 billion in projects for colleges and universities last year.
Related: "Colleges' earmarks grow, amid criticism," Chronicle of Higher Education, March 24.
Colleges are installing outdoor sirens to be used in emergencies and the communication of urgent messages.
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Hundreds of colleges and universities, including Lawrence University in Appleton, opt to have "test-optional admissions" as standardized tests face intensified scrutiny.
The U.S. House and Senate are working on a bill that would require schools to report on institutional efforts to prevent illegal file sharing on their computer networks.
Related: "Entertainment industry seeks to quash illegal downloads," Wisconsin Public Radio, March 21.
A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School shows that schools see an increase in applications when a school has success at a high-profile sporting event; institutions may see a 7 to 8 percent increase in applicants with a national football championship and a 3 percent jump if the men's basketball team makes it to the Sweet 16.
The Education Department proposes updates and clarifications to regulations that have not been significantly updated since 2000.