UW System Clipsheet

"UWSP grads ready to start next phase," Stevens Point Journal, May 19.

UW System President Kevin P. Reilly was the keynote commencement speaker at UW-Stevens Point where over 1,200 students graduated.

"Abrahamson to UW grads: 'Where are you going?'," Capital Times, May 17.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson gave the commencement speech to UW-Madison graduates.

"UW-Marshfield/Wood County student awards," Marshfield News Herald, May 19.

A number of students and a professor received additional awards during the UW-Marshfield/Wood County commencement on Sunday.

"Grads inspired to cultivate creativity," Baraboo News Republic, May 19.

Seventy-seven students graduated Sunday from UW-Baraboo/Sauk County; the commencement address was given by Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton.

"Fire victim given 'extraordinary' degree," La Crosse Tribune, May 18.

The parents of Peter Talen accepted an honorary degree on behalf of their son during the UW-La Crosse commencement on Saturday; Talen perished in a house fire in Madison this past fall.

"Departing chancellor challenges students to use new skills for common good," Racine Journal Times, May 17.

387 students graduated from UW-Parkside on Saturday where Chancellor Jack Keating gave his final commencement address.

"Class of 2008 graduates from UW-Whitewater," Janesville Gazette, May 18.

1,347 UW-Whitewater students participated in their commencement on Saturday where Michael Cesario, owner and creative director of Cesario Designs in New York, was the keynote speaker.

"Kohl's donates $3 million to UW Madison," Associated Press, May 19.

Kohl's Corp. will make the donation to help fund the $48 million expansion for the UW-Madison School of Human Ecology building.

Related: "Kohl's donating $3M to UW-Madison," Milwaukee Business Journal, May 19.

"UWSP responds to campus abortion controversy," Stevens Point Journal, May 16.

UW-Stevens Point officials respond to the recent events surrounding the Pointers for Life campus display disruption.

"Campus can help boost our economy," Editorial, Baraboo News Republic, May 19.

An editorial about the significance of a recent partnership between UW-Baraboo and UW-La Crosse to offer a master's degree in education.

"UW-Stout students take advantage of spring move out day," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, May 17.

UW-Stout students donate future and other household items to Hope Gospel Mission during the school's Spring Move Out Day.

"UWSP class draws art teachers," Stevens Point Journal, May 19.

UW-Stevens Point is offering a class to state art instructors that meets development requirements set by the Department of Public Instruction; the class allows teachers to develop curricula or work on their own art projects for academic credit.

"A degree, then a plea," Wisconsin State Journal, May 17.

The UW-Madison School of Business is asking newly graduated business majors to donate to the school; this is the first such campaign at the school.

"Give straight answer on dropouts," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, May 17.

An editorial about the importance of a mandated standardized formula to calculate percentages of high school graduates.