UW System Clipsheet

"UW researcher: Statin drug may slow onset of Alzheimer's," Capital Times, March 27.

UW-Madison researcher Dr. Cynthia Carlsson has found that a cholesterol-lowering drug could slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

"UW upgrades vice provost job," Capital Times, March 26.

UW-Madison has offered its new vice provost for diversity and climate a full-time position; Damon Williams from the University of Connecticut-Storrs has been appointed to the position.

Related: "University finally reveals vice provost for diversity," Badger Herald, March 27.

Also: "University names new diversity leader," Daily Cardinal, March 27.

"Tosa site for campus opposed," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 26.

Some UW-Milwaukee supporters are pushing for the school's new research park to be built downtown, rather than in Wauwatosa as planned.

"Engineering department looking to add new minor," Platteville Exponent, March 27.

UW-Platteville is exploring the addition of a biomedical engineering minor.

"State income growth trails national average," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, March 26.

Wisconsin residents' personal income grew 5.3 percent in 2007, placing the state among those with the slowest growth; the national average was 6.2 percent.

"Tuition hike will push cost of attending U. of I. past $20,000 for new undergrads this fall," Chicago Tribune, March 27.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will raise tuition for typical new freshmen by 9.5 percent in the wake of dwindling state funding and increased health-care and energy costs.