A Republican legislator weighs in on the proposed $87 million cut to the Universities of Wisconsin. Then, a Wisconsin neurologist describes a new framework to improve care for patients with traumatic brain injuries. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at a documentary about Appleton’s Mile of Music.
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Possible $87 million cut to Universities of Wisconsin
Republicans are considering cutting $87 million from the UW budget after university leaders requested an additional $855 million. Rep. Dave Murphy, who leads the Assembly’s Committee on Colleges and Universities, gives his take on the financial health of the universities.
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New framework aims to improve care for people with brain injuries
A proposed system for evaluating patients for traumatic brain injuries was published last month in a major science journal. The authors argue the way the medical world tests for brain injuries is inadequate. One of the contributing neurologists explains why.
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Mile of Music concert documentary
A new concert documentary about Appleton’s Mile of Music festival premiers on June 23 on PBS Wisconsin. We get a behind-the-scenes look from senior multimedia producer Colin Crowley.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- David Murphy Guest
- Dr. Michael McCrea Guest
- Colin Crowley Guest
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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