UW System Clipsheet

June 3, 2008

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UW System

"UW officials balk at veterans education program," New Richmond News, June 3.

The Board of Regents will consider a resolution this week that calls on the state to provide full funding for veterans tuition remission.

On Campus

"System changes mean changes at UWSP," Column, Stevens Point Journal, May 30.

Mark A. Nook, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at UW-Stevens Point, writes about the campus's commitment to addressing the challenges of the future.

"UW-Stout makes case for new majors," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, June 3.

UW-Stout hopes to add a plastics engineering program and a computer engineering major, as part of an effort to build a knowledge-based workforce.

National

"Multiple college majors are latest weapon in tightening job market," Los Angeles Times, June 3.

More students are choosing double or triple majors; some say this reflects an interdisciplinary world, but others attribute it to resume-building.