UW System Clipsheet

"Taxes and UW," WCLO's Stan Milam Show, Aug. 15.

State Rep. Steve Nass weighs in on retaining UW professors and the state's tax burden...

"Growing our own," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 17.

The renewed focus on developing entrepreneurs at the Wisconsin School of Business is an important ingredient for a state that needs more home cooking...

"UW-FdL offers courses geared to working adults," Fond du Lac Reporter, Aug. 18.

...The UW-Fond du Lac Fast Track program enables students to complete the associate degree in as little as two years as a part-time student...

"UW-Stout seeks computer engineering degree," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Aug. 18.

With the goal of increased economic development in western Wisconsin, UW-Stout is seeking approval from the Board of Regents to add a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering...

"UW-Madison promoting 'Safety 24-7' in response to crime, student death," WASA.com, Aug. 16.

As thousands of University of Wisconsin students are moving into their abodes this weekend, police and volunteers are going door-to-door promoting safety. The effort is part of “Safety 24-7.”...

Watch: http://www.wsaw.com/h...lines/27058904.html#

"Former UWM student leader gets probation in embezzlement case," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 15.

A former president of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Association has been placed on one year of probation, fined $500 and ordered to perform 50 hours of community service for stealing student funds while in office, Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney David Feiss said Friday...

"Report warns of growing demand for UW counseling," Associated Press, Aug. 15.

...The report by the UW System Office of Operations Review and Audit found the number of students getting counseling has risen sharply on most UW campuses in the past four years -- an average of 22 percent -- while the number of counselors has not changed...

"Environmental leaders to meet students Friday," Racine Journal Times, Aug. 15.

...During and after the tours, discussion groups will talk about environmental awareness, educational assets, grant opportunities and an environmental network. The network would be like a wheel, “with UW-Parkside kind of being the hub and all the different educational and environmental centers would be the spokes,” Luger said...

"UW blames low Forbes ranking on methodology," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 17.

UW-Madison's typical place in college rankings is near the top of lists (and not just when it comes to partying).But in a recently released list of America's Best Colleges by Forbes, it found itself at number 335...

"With UW-Madison dorms packed, many freshmen forced off campus," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 16.

...For the third time in recent years, UW-Madison is asking the state to build another dorm to satisfy demand from students. The project is included in the UW System's 2009-2011 state budget request, which will go before the UW Board of Regents this week...

"Technical colleges offering alternative energy programs," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 17.

...Two colleges this fall are introducing the state’s first tech-school degree programs in alternative energy sources and technologies...

"Doyle hires director for Wisconsin Covenant program," Capital Times, Aug. 15.

Amy Bechtum has been named the first-ever director of the Wisconsin Covenant...

"Hackers await at college campuses," Editorial, Marshfield News -Herald, Aug. 17.

...The Wisconsin Office of Privacy Protection warned students this week of the dangers that await them at school. About one-third of all identity thefts reported in the state involve young people, between the ages of 18 and 29...

"Improving access to education does not require bigger government," Editorial, Superior Daily Telegram, Aug. 18.

...some of the biggest hindrances to attaining a college education in the last several years has been the state’s runaway spending that has cut funding for universities and driven the cost of tuition at state campuses up in a dramatic way over the years since Doyle took office...

"More than 50% of college students felt suicidal," USA Today, Aug. 18.

A comprehensive study of suicidal thinking among college students found more than half of the 26,000 surveyed had suicidal thoughts at some point during their lifetime...