UW System Clipsheet

"Chancellor candidate Tim Mulcahy spent 20 years at UW-Madison," Wisconsin State Journal, May 14.

Tim Mulcahy, vice president for research at the University of Minnesota, participated in a public reception on the UW-Madison campus yesterday where he stressed his belief in equal support for all areas of study; Mulcahy is one of four finalists for the position of UW-Madison chancellor.

Related: "UW-Madison chancellor search: Malcahy says UW can't rest on laurels," Capital Times, May 14.

Also: "Minnesota's Mulcahy stresses accountability in bid for chancellor," Badger Herald, May 14.

"My turn to offer a perspective," Column, River Falls Journal, May 15.

A column by UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz on the struggles of the UW System to offer competitive benefits to faculty and leadership. (registration required)

Editorial: "State, university should focus on education," Whitewater Royal Purple, May 14.

"More than 1,400 to receive diplomas at UW-Oshkosh," Fond du Lac Reporter, May 15.

This year, UW-Oshkosh will see its largest number of graduates, which will total over 2,000.

"State budget passes test, heads to Doyle," Associated Press, May 14.

Both the Senate and Assembly have passed a bill aimed at solving the state's budget shortfall; Doyle is expected to issue vetoes within days.

Editorial: "Short-term fix means long-term budget problems," Racine Journal Times, May 14.

"3.8% tax rise passes first step," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 15.

Waukesha County Technical College has been approved to raise area property taxes 3.8 percent, which will be an increase of more than $2 million next year.

"Economy stunts CVTC's growth," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, May 13.

Chippewa Valley Technical College is not planning to increase its enrollment despite growing waiting lists for a number of popular programs; the move is a reaction to the slowing economy and limited property tax growth .

"UWMC land plan approved," Wausau Daily Herald, May 15.

UW-Marathon County has been approved to acquire a number of properties to expand the campus.

"Idea takes business-plan prize," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, May 13.

Ryan McKone, a UW-Stout student, took first place in the fourth annual Xcel Energy Young Entrepreneurs' Written Business Plan Competition; his plan featured a restaurant that would serve local foods and a LEED-Commercial Interior certification.

"New ads encourage high-school students to sign up for tough courses," Chronicle of Higher Education, May 14.

KnowHow2Go will soon have a series of public-service announcements aimed at encouraging low-income high school students to take challenging courses.

"As campuses become more diverse, colleges must alter fund-raising approaches, report says," Chronicle of Higher Education, May 15.

According to a recent report from the consulting firm Changing Our World, universities will face challenges, such as plateaued enrollments and diverse student bodies, that will affect private giving. (paid subscription only)

"How states make use (or not) of community colleges," Inside Higher Ed, May 15.

A study released today by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government reveals vast differences between how states support and use community colleges; Wisconsin currently lands 25th when ranked by full-time enrollment and "tuition burden."