UW System Clipsheet

"UW seeks ways to reduce financial burden of attendance," Wisconsin Public Radio, April 11.

UW System President Kevin P. Reilly wants to double the amount of privately funded, need-based aid the university provides to qualified students each year.

Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...news/news110408bb.rm

"State moves ahead in national grant selection process," Daily Cardinal, April 14.

Wisconsin is one of 11 states to move forward in the Lumina Foundation's "Making Opportunity Affordable" grant program, which offers $500,000 annually over five years; already, the partnership between the UW System, the state Department of Public Instruction, and the state's technical and private colleges received a $100,000 planning grant to develop ideas to lower the cost of higher education.

"Audit urges better online protection," Eau Claire Spectator, April 14.

A UW System audit recommends UW institutions put processes in place to combat network data breaches.

"State sues former UW-Whitewater dean," Wisconsin State Journal, April 12.

Former dean of the College of Letters and Sciences at UW-Whitewater is being sued by the state in an attempt to collect thousands of dollars he allegedly misspent.

"New building scoped for environmental impact," Oshkosh Advance-Titan, April 14.

Officials at UW-Oshkosh are aiming for a gold certification in environmental impact for the school's new building, which will house 31 classrooms.

"Marketing class helps nonprofit organizations," River Falls Journal, April 10.

Marketing/communications students at UW-River Falls learn by working on real campaigns for non-profit organizations.

"Chancellor to bid farewell to UWRF," River Falls Student Voice, April 10.

UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz has announced his resignation, effective June 30; he will take a position at Northeastern State University in Oklahoma.

"Wisconsin's flagship is raided for scholars," Chronicle of Higher Education, April 14.

Budget constraints leave UW-Madison faculty and staff salaries far below average. (paid subscription only)

Related: "Faculty salaries and priorities," Inside Higher Ed, April 14.

"Dirty UW snow raises lake fears," Capital Times, April 11.

UW-Madison stores snow on a marsh south of Lake Mendota every year; this year's record inches of snow have caused concern that the excess debris could run directly into the lake.

"$8 million to $10 million needed for dorm," Baraboo News Republic, April 14.

UW-Baraboo/Sauk County seeks to expand enrollment as part of a wider goal to increase the number of individuals in the state with baccalaureate degrees; part of this plan is providing high-quality housing and programs for students.

"UW-L stadium over budget: $2 million more sought," La Crosse Tribune, April 12.

UW-La Crosse must raise an additional $2 million to keep sports complex project on track.

"UW-Stout appreciates support," Column, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, April 12.

UW-Stout Chancellor Charles Sorenson thanks community members and emergency responders for their support during times of crisis.

"Future teachers brighten up schools," WEAU.com, April 13.

Over 200 Wisconsin college students and future teachers, as part of the college Wisconsin Education Association, took their weekend to improve three school buildings in the Prescott School District.

"More education boosts economic strength of nation's metros," Milwaukee Business Journal, April 14.

Cities benefit from the higher earning power of college graduates and post-graduates; a list of 100 metropolitan areas ranking their brainpower levels found that Madison, Wis., leads the list.

"Fewer options open to pay for costs of college," New York Times, April 12.

Turmoil in the lending industry is impacting how parents will pay for college in the future; student loan companies and banks nationwide are becoming less accessible resources.

"When strings are attached, quirky gifts can limit universities," New York Times, April 13.

As universities are reporting their finances to Congress, even the nation's wealthiest institutions are constrained by the wishes of their donors.

"Protect innovation," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 13.

As the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeks to address a backlog of 760,000 submissions, national legislators need to pass a reform bill that would not hinder small innovators and academic researchers, like those helped by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF).

"Bill may force faster university emergency alerts," Badger Herald, April 13.

A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would require university officials to notify students of an emergency situation on campus within 30 minutes, but many higher education institutions have voiced concerns over imposing a blanket time limit.