Higher Education
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Former UW-La Crosse chancellor disputes that porn videos warrant his removal as tenured faculty
Joe Gow and his wife, Carmen Wilson, say the controversy over their creation of adult films is about freedom of speech and that the university’s reputation has not been harmed.
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Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
“Universities touch on every aspect of life throughout the state of Wisconsin,” said Sen. Chris Larson. He’s part of a new committee looking at a wide range of issues related to the future of the UW system.
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UW-Eau Claire works on anti-corrosive pigment as part of defense subcontract
Students at UW-Eau Claire are working on a U.S. Department of Defense contract to develop an environmentally-friendly, anti-corrosive pigment that can be mixed into paint used on military equipment.
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Thousands of Wisconsin high schools students will be directly admitted to UW schools for 2025
It’s the first class of students to benefit from the Direct Admit Wisconsin program, an effort launched in December to boost enrollment at UW campuses.
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Badger football games get beer as UW-Madison plans alcohol sales throughout Camp Randall
Football fans at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will soon be allowed to buy alcohol throughout the stadium.
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UW-La Crosse faculty committee votes to fire former chancellor Joe Gow after porn videos
A faculty committee has recommended firing former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse chancellor Joe Gow from his teaching position.
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Joint Finance Committee releases aid for communities losing 2-year UW schools
The state Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved releasing $20 million to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for a grant program to assist communities in redeveloping shuttered campuses.
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UW Regents approve up to 15 percent raises for system chancellors
Chancellors in the Universities of Wisconsin system can receive up to 15 percent raises annually, based on a performance metric, according to a new proposal approved by the Board of Regents Monday.
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New UW-La Crosse chancellor focused on future, serving needs of the state
James Beeby takes over the chancellor role from Joe Gow, who was fired following the discovery that he made and distributed pornographic videos online.
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For-profit nursing school clear to open Milwaukee campus, aims to expand to Madison
Activists in Milwaukee fought the opening of the Arizona College of Nursing, claiming the for-profit school is another in a long line of predatory schools in the city.