Higher Education
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UW to vacate Richland campus 1 year after college classes ended
The UW system will vacate a former two-year college in Richland County this summer, despite months of discussions with local officials who once hoped to save the former two-year college.
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Amid falling public confidence, forum speakers defend value of a college degree
While public perceptions of the value of going to college have diminished in recent years, experts argue the lifelong earning potential for someone with a bachelor’s degree is worth the return on investment.
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‘They are stuck in limbo’: Northland College once again delays decision on school’s fate
Northland College in Ashland has once again delayed a decision on the future of the private environmental liberal arts school, frustrating faculty and students who say they’re living in limbo.
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UW-Madison scholarship program for education students extended
Under the program, students receive the equivalent of in-state tuition and fees, testing and licensing costs in exchange for pledging to teach in Wisconsin for at least four years — or three years in high-need subject areas or school districts.
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Sauk County board directs administrator to set aside funds for UW branch campus
The board voted 28 to 1 in favor of setting aside $390,000 in each of the next two years for maintenance expenses at the campus, including cleaning, landscaping and minor repairs.
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Pulled over for a busted taillight? UW-Madison Police may give you a voucher instead of a ticket.
Some drivers pulled over by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department for minor equipment violations are getting certificates for repairs instead of citations.
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Child care funding can address workforce challenges, says head of technical colleges
Wisconsin lawmakers should address the state’s workforce challenges by investing more in child care programs and providing students with more financial aid, said the retiring leader of Wisconsin’s technical colleges.
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UW-Green Bay, St. Norbert partnership lets students study at both schools
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and St. Norbert College are partnering to let students seamlessly study at both schools beginning this fall.
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UW-Whitewater has sights set on 3-time gold at upcoming Paralympics
This summer, UW-Whitewater wheelchair basketball coach Jake Williams and players Talen Jourdan, a senior at the school, and sophomore AJ Fitzpatrick will compete in the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Marquette University workers push to unionize
In an open letter to the campus community, more than 130 faculty members said the financial crises are the result of mismanagement by Marquette leadership.