UW System Clipsheet

"Who calls the shots, UW or UW athletics?" Capital Times, May 14.

UW-Madison chancellor candidates address the relationship between the campus and the athletic department.

"UW-Madison chancellor search: Martin offers 'fresh pair of eyes'," Capital Times, May 13.

Article giving an overview of the public forum with UW-Madison chancellor candidate Carolyn Martin.

Related: "UW-Madison chancellor candidate Biddy Martin noted for 'intellectual' leadership," Wisconsin State Journal, May 14.

"UW-Whitewater suspends fraternity for misconduct," Channel3000, May 14.

Due to a violation of school conduct laws, UW-Whitewater has suspended Tau Kappa Epsilon for three years.

Related: "UW-Whitewater fraternity suspended for drinking, hazing," Chicago Tribune, May 14.

"Graduation ceremony honors memory of fire victims," Dunn County News, May 12.

At UW-Stout's graduation ceremony, Chancellor Sorensen honored three students who perished in a house fire earlier in the year.

"Western degree plan approved by system board," La Crosse Tribune, May 14.

The Wisconsin Technical College System Board of Directors has approved the collaborative associate of science degree to allow students to pursue a four-year degree at UW-La Crosse.

"Senate approves budget fix," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 14.

The Senate approved the budget repair bill Tuesday, but left a $1.7 billion imbalance between collections and spending.

Related: "Fiscal bureau: State budget deal just delays problems," Associated Press, May 13.

Also: "Madison / Budget deal still means deficit in '11," Associated Press, May 13.

Editorial: "Stop lawmakers sneaky tax shift," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, May 13.

"Different tactics to prevent 'brain drain' in Wisconsin," Wisconsin State Journal, May 13.

Lawmakers, high education institutions, and private organizations are working to make Wisconsin an attractive place for recent graduates.

"Calling all kids: take tough courses," Inside Higher Education, May 14.

The KnowHow2Go advertising campaign targets low-income students in grades 8-10 to start taking more difficult classes to prepare for college.