UW System Clipsheet

April 28, 2008

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UW System

"Exodus of UW chancellors stirs concern," Wisconsin State Journal, April 26.

In the last year, five UW System chancellors have announced plans to leave, raising concerns about keeping and recruiting talented leaders in the face of budget cuts.

Related: "UW chancellors leave for better paying jobs," Daily Cardinal, April 28.

"Applicant says name was not to be released," Badger Herald, April 28.

One of the candidates for the UW-Madison chancellor position said his name was released without his approval.

On Campus

"UW professor aims to save prairie chicken," Wisconsin State Journal, April 26.

UW-Madison professor is attempting to reinvigorate the prairie chicken population in Wisconsin.

Related: "Female prairie chickens from Minnesota brought to Wisconsin to mate with males of the species," Associated Press, April 27.

"WWU board makes choice of 13th president Shepard official," Capital Times, April 25.

UW-Green Bay Bruce Shepard will be the next president of Western Washington University.

"UW permits girl at overnight wrestling camp," Channel3000, April 28.

UW-La Crosse accepted the first girl athlete to participate in the summer wrestling camp.

"UWGB sets sights on university expansion," Green Bay Press Gazette, April 28.

UW-Green Bay looks to begin phase one of their growth agenda, a plan which aims to increase enrollment to 7,500 students; campus leaders plan to begin their expansion despite the uncertainty surrounding the state budget shortfall.

"UW-River Falls grad to be awarded honorary degree," River Falls Journal, April 21.

David Swensen, the chief investment officer for the Yale Endowment, one of the most successful higher education endowments in the nation, will receive an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, UW-River Falls.

"Nicolet College teams up with UW-Green Bay for a pilot four-year degree program," NewsoftheNorth.Net, April 26.

UW-Green Bay will offer courses through Nicolet College to give adults in the northern regions of Wisconsin the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree.

"Root River Education Center set to open," Racine Journal Times, April 28.

The center, a partnership between the city and UW-Parkside, will teach people about water issues and provide activities for community members to get involved and enjoy the water.

Related: "Local residents pitch in for the Earth," Racine Journal Times, April 26.

State

"State has to protect information," Editorial, Marshfield News-Herald, April 28.

Editorial supporting Gov. Doyle's call for better protection of personal information; if state agencies keep personal information, then they must be responsible for protecting against identity fraud.

National

"Is trade the problem?" Column, New York Times, April 27.

International trade brings both benefits and challenges for the American worker; since increasing trade agreements, the United States has generated more jobs and should could continue to invest in higher education to produce well-prepared graduates to compete in the global market.