UW System Clipsheet

"Revamping federal GI bill, impact to WI's GI bill," Wisconsin Radio Network, May 22.

Discussion of the federal G.I. Bill in relation to Wisconsin and the UW System's financial responsibility for veteran's tuition remission.

"UWGB And Nicolet College offer bachelor's degree," WAOW, May 20.

UW-Green Bay partners with Nicolet College to bring more educational opportunities to the Northwoods area of Wisconsin.

"Challenges to UW-Madison's place in tech economy confront new chancellor," Editorial, Wisconsin Technology Network, May 20.

The next UW-Madison chancellor will face significant financial and organizational challenges to maintain institutional excellence.

"UW-Madison's newest residential community focuses on entrepreneurial living," Capital Times, May 21.

UW-Madison's five new residential learning communities include a residential hall focusing on entrepreneurship for students from all majors and interests that span beyond just business.

Related: "Several immersion communities offered on campus," Capital Times, May 21.

"UW System likely to announce new Parkside chancellor on Thursday," Racine Journal Times, May 20.

The new UW-Parkside chancellor announcement is expected on Thursday.

"UW-Madison chancellor search hits snag," Capital Times, May 22.

The UW-Madison chancellor is expected to be announced next week, following another meeting of the chancellor search and screen committee.

"Floral team earns second place," River Falls Journal, May 22.

After weeks of work, the UW-River Falls Floral Evaluation Team took second place at the 2008 National Intercollegiate Floral Crop Quality Evaluation and Design Competition.

"UW researchers challenged by scarcity of funding," Channel3000, May 21.

Researchers at UW-Madison are voicing concerns over a lack of federal funding from the National Institute of Health.

"Another state lawmaker calling it quits," 1310 WBA, May 20.

State Representative Terry Musser (R-Black River Falls) has announced he will not seek reelection in the fall.

"Senate Democratic leader ignored needs of students," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, May 21.

Editorial criticizing La Crosse area legislators for failing to approve a revenue-neutral bill that would allow UW-La Crosse to spend funds from the campus's Growth, Access, and Quality initiative on need-based financial aid.

"MATC draft budget calls for a 4.9% tax increase," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 21.

Milwaukee Area Technical College's draft budget for 2009 would increase property taxes to fund salaries and benefits.

"State would benefit by looking at real budget cuts," Editorial, Marshfield News Herald, May 22.

The state legislature should consider the possibility of cutting spending, instead of looking to short-term fixes.

"Leaving too many boys behind," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, May 21.

Schools need to look at the lack of educational achievement from males; as fewer men achieve a college degree, it may have an effect on the economy.

Related: "Is there a crisis in education of males?," Inside Higher Ed, May 21.

"College helps grads with dream," Chicago Tribune, May 22.

Chicago public schools are announcing a partnership between the school district and National-Louis University; the partnership will provide students with money for tuition if they fulfill certain requirements.

"Education agency's plan shores up market for loans to college students," New York Times, May 22.

The Secretary of Education has announced a plan committing the federal government to buy college loans for the coming year to ensure students have access to college financing.

Related: "The government gets it right," Inside Higher Ed, May 22.

"Fear of troop exodus fuels debate on G.I. Bill," New York Times, May 22.

Article providing an update on the status of the G.I. Bill and its expanded benefits package for veterans.

Related: "Democrats pull budget plan after mistake," Associated Press, May 22.