"No way to win public's trust," Editorial, Beloit Daily News, June 10.
Editorial arguing that the UW System Board of Regents approved excessive raises for top university officials and now unreasonably expects the taxpayers to pay for them.
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June 11, 2008
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"UW-Rock County keeps tuition low," Beloit Daily News, June 9.
The recent tuition freeze at the 13 UW Colleges campuses has UW-Rock County gearing up to help the community, especially in tough economic times.
"Study: More bears out there than thought," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, June 11.
At least twice as many black bears may be roaming the forests of Wisconsin than previously thought, according to a UW-Madison study.
"Farmers markets' financial clout rises," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 8.
Researchers at UW-Waukesha are investigating the social and economical impact of farmers' markets; the study will be incorporated into the curriculum of a new course.
State
"Banks should continue loans to two-year college students," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, June 9.
Several large banks have decided to stop offering loans for two-year colleges in a disturbing trend for students in two-year technical or community colleges.
"A sense of urgency," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 11.
A new report tells a familiar tale about the Milwaukee-area economy: too many under-educated people in the labor force, too few college graduates, too many people leaving the area, a history of cautious responses.
National
"Statistics show a gender gap that's leaving males behind," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, June 11.
Editorial arguing that a crisis exists when it comes to educating boys in our nation, contrary to a study released a few weeks ago calling such a situation a "myth."