UW System Clipsheet

May 1, 2008

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On Campus

"Four finalists named for Parkside chancellor," Racine Journal Times, May 1.

UW System President Kevin P. Reilly yesterday announced four finalists for UW-Parkside's chancellor position.

Related: "Friday chancellor candidate forum canceled at Parkside," Racine Journal Times, April 30.

Also: "Field narrows to four finalists for UW-Parkside chancellor," Kenosha News, May 1.

"UWM names engineering dean: School moves closer to building a new campus," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 1.

UW-Milwaukee named Michael R. Lovell dean of the engineering school, effective Aug. 1; Lovell is currently the associate dean for research and a professor of engineering at the University of Pittsburgh

"UW-Parkside encouraging youths to pursue higher education," Racine Journal Times, May 1.

UW-Parkside and the Racine community centers are collaborating to offer youth programs designed to spark an interest in pursuing higher education.

State

"Wis. governor says he hopes meeting gets budget deal," Associated Press, May 1.

Gov. Doyle meets with legislative leadership today to try to reach agreement on how to solve the state budget shortfall.

Related: "Doyle, legislators to discuss $527 million budget shortfall," Associated Press, April 30.

National

"Student loan plan advances: Senate measure raises amount for borrowing," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 1.

The U.S. Senate passed a bill, similar to one passed by the House of Representatives last month, that would improve access to federally backed student loans.

"Colleges step up fund-raising efforts to support student aid," Chronicle of Higher Education, May 2.

Colleges across the country are searching for ways to increase resources for need-based financial aid.

"Value of college tuition is called into question," USA Today, May 1.

A new report released by a non-profit group raises questions that rising college tuition may not be translating into more funds for instruction or a greater number of college graduates.

Related: "The spending side of the equation," Inside Higher Ed, May 1.