UW System Clipsheet

"The loss of Milt McPike," Editorial, Capital Times, April 1.

An editorial about the legacy of Regent Emeritus Milt McPike.

Related: "Education leader, past regent dies," Badger Herald, April 1.

Also: "Former students, teachers, friends mourn loss of Milton McPike," Channel3000.com, April 1.

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"UWGB provost up for president of Minnesota university," Green Bay Press-Gazette, April 1.

UW-Green Bay Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Sue Hammersmith has been recommended to be hired as president of Metropolitan State University in Minnesota; if approved by the institution's board, Hammersmith will begin her new position on July 1.

"Looking forward to spring semester madness," Column, River Falls Journal, March 28.

A column by UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz about a site visit by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to ensure continued accreditation.

"'Crisis' graduation gap found between cities, suburbs," USA Today, April 1.

A study commissioned by America's Promise Alliance finds that the average high school graduation rate in the nation's fifty largest cities is 51.8%.

"Colleges curtail costs but tend not to count how much they've saved, report says," Chronicle of Higher Education, April 1.

A study by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities shows that as institutions cut costs, many fail to keep quantifiable track of efforts. (paid subscription only)

Related: "Mixed picture on cost containment," Inside Higher Ed, April 1.