Budget in the News

JUNE 16 - JUNE 19

Professors press regents to defend tenure, shared governance WKOW-TV 27 | Jun 19
Regent: UW-Madison unlikely to benefit from restored funding Capital Times | Jun 19
New data on faculty tenure inaccurately reports UW System has highest tenure rate in nation Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Jun 19
Threats to shared governance and tenure put mission of UW at risk | Jun 18
Scott Walker's latest target: College professors Politico.com | Jun 18
Wisconsin budget still at a standstill on transportation, Bucks arena Capital Times | Jun 17
Tenure decision could drive away faculty Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Jun 17
Gov. Walker Proposal Would Weaken Tenure in Wisconsin WUWM | Jun 17
UW budget cut proposals spark protests as bill continues through Legislature Daily Cardinal | Jun 16

JUNE 9 - JUNE 15

Blank says alums care about university WISN-TV (Milwaukee) | Jun 15
Chancellor: Concerned with level of faculty anger WISN-TV (Milwaukee) | Jun 15
Wisconsin Gov. Walker’s next battle: Tenure | Jun 15
AAUP censures four institutions, calls out others Inside Higher Education | Jun 15
AAUP Censures U. of Illinois and 3 Other Colleges, Vows to Fight On in Wisconsin Chronicle of Higher Education | Jun 15
Restore openness in UW hiring to state budget Capital Times | Jun 15
Raiding of UW-Madison faculty tops list of tenure-change worries for Rebecca Blank Madison.com | Jun 15
Rebecca Blank: UW should have same or better tenure as peers Wisconsin State Journal | Jun 15
21 Scholarly Groups Denounce Cutting of Tenure Protections in Wisconsin Chronicle of Higher Education | Jun 12
UW-Madison faculty express distrust of regents, need to better communicate on tenure Capital Times | Jun 11
Walker takes on higher education in Wisconsin | Jun 11
Outraged UW-Madison faculty call for full-court press on tenure Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Jun 10
Conservative UW-Madison history professor worried about tenure changes Madison.com | Jun 10
UW-Madison faculty challenge lawmakers on tenure changes Wisconsin State Journal | Jun 10
Jeff Peck: UW cuts will hurt rural communities | Jun 10
UW-Madison pushing for change in tenure language St. Paul Pioneer Press | Jun 10
In Heated State-Budget Fights, Students Strive to Be Heard Chronicle of Higher Education | Jun 10
UW chancellor: Tenure changes not the disaster that some people want to portray Wisconsin State Journal | Jun 9
UW-Madison chancellor vows fast action on tenure protection Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Jun 9
What else will we lose when Wisconsin faculty loses tenure? | Jun 9
Wisconsin-Madison chancellor vows to protect academic freedom, tenure Inside Higher Education | Jun 9

 JUNE 2 - JUNE 8

MAY 13 - JUNE 2

GOP plan reduces cuts to UW System
UPDATE: JFC votes to reduce UW budget cut, eliminate faculty tenure from state law WKOW-TV 27| Jun 1
UW System President Ray Cross issues statement WKOW-TV 27 | Jun 1
UW System could create charter schools in Madison, Milwaukee Madison.com | Jun 1
UW cut trimmed but tenure, shared goverance changes infuriate faculty Madison.com | Jun 1
Public access to UW job applicants would be reduced Madison.com | Jun 1
Letter: Why the UW System is important to our family | Jun 1
Lawmakers restore some UW system cuts, critics say "it's like squandering the investments we made before" | Jun 1
UW Colleges faculty support chancellor — mostly | Jun 1
Reduced cuts may help UWSP avoid involuntary layoffs Wausau Daily Herald | Jun 1
Wisconsin Lawmakers Take Aim at Tenure and Shared Governance Chronicle of Higher Education | Jun 1
Wisconsin faculty incensed by motion to eliminate tenure from state statute Inside Higher Education | Jun 1
Panel votes to cut University of Wisconsin $250 million St. Paul Pioneer Press | Jun 1
Budget panel restores some funding to UW System Wisconsin Radio Network | Jun 1
Budget Committee Passes $250M Cut To UW System Wisconsin Public Radio | Jun 1

GOP plan would cut UW System funding, tenure Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 29
Lawmakers to take up UW System, DNR budgets Friday Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 29
State budget needs fixing Wisconsin State Journal | May 29
Wisconsin Democrats critical of policy items in budget, timeline to finish work unclear Capital Times | May 29
UW budget cut, tuition freeze up for vote Madison.com | May 29
University of Wisconsin System budget cut, tuition freeze up for vote St. Paul Pioneer Press | May 29
Many States Aren't Considering Cuts To Higher Ed. Why Is Wisconsin? Wisconsin Public Radio | May 29
UW-Extension mulls future while budget cuts loom | May 28
State could lease buildings outside Dane County under GOP plan Wisconsin State Journal | May 28
State budget panel adds provisions affecting cities across state Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 28
Wisconsin one of few states taking up higher education cuts Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 28
Louisiana and Illinois may escape massive cuts to higher education, but Wisconsin could see $300 million cut Inside Higher Education | May 28
Lubar: UW is doing its share for state budget Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 26
Joint Finance Committee Expected To Make Key Budget Decisions This Week Wisconsin Public Radio | May 26
UW Colleges to shrink administration to deal with $6.7 million cut Madison.com | May 26
City decries proposed UW cuts | May 22
Lawmakers reject Scott Walker plan to ax for-profit college board Wisconsin State Journal | May 22
From Financial Firms To Brewpubs, UW Grads Start Many Businesses In Wisconsin Wisconsin Public Radio | May 22
'This hurts' Isthmus | May 21
UW Colleges Face $2.6M In Administrative Cuts Wisconsin Public Radio | May 21
Liberal group sues Scott Walker over Wisconsin Idea records Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 20
Board approves state worker health care cuts Wisconsin State Journal | May 20
UW-Madison could eliminate 434 total positions, lay off 70 WISC-TV 3 | May 19
State worker health costs could double under proposed budget cuts Wisconsin State Journal | May 19
On Campus: UW fraud hotline goes live; UW-Madison to lay off 70 Madison.com | May 19
Walker says he's not disappointed in job creation agency performance WISC-TV 3 | May 18
Tenure allows faculty to be risk-takers — Andrew Bent Wisconsin State Journal | May 18
University of Wisconsin flunks the financial transparency test Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 18
Debt service, utilities taking on a larger share of UW System's funding under Walker budget Capital Times | May 18
Value what UW System brings to our state Wausau Daily Herald | May 15
Professor: The Die Is Relatively Cast On UW Cuts Wisconsin Public Radio | May 15
Could UW System take a page from Louisiana to sway politics surrounding higher ed funding cuts? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 14
As clock ticks, UW System awaits decisions, braces for cuts Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 14
'Profitable' can't be the goal of UW System | May 14
UW Chancellors: Cuts Are Expected, But Hopefully Smaller Than What Walker Proposed Wisconsin Public Radio | May 14
Republican lawmakers blunt Scott Walker's proposed cut for public radio, television board Wisconsin State Journal | May 13

APRIL 23 - MAY 8

Wineke: Legislators need to prove education is top priority WISC-TV 3 | May 8
Walker wants lawmakers to reconsider UW authority Wisconsin Radio Network | May 8
Scott Walker calls $300 million UW cut 'manageable' St. Paul Pioneer Press | May 8
Scott Walker: Arena funding plan needs to take back seat for now Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 7
Budget cuts, rising costs could put squeeze on UW athletics Madison.com | May 7
Report says no additional revenue expected for Wisconsin budget Wisconsin Radio Network | May 7
Why No Autonomy Means All Pain, No Gain for Wisconsin's University System Chronicle of Higher Education | May 7
Bad budget news for Wisconsin: No new money over 2 years St. Paul Pioneer Press | May 7
UW raises $53 million out of a $100 million budget deficit Badger Herald | May 6
UW public authority is dead though some flexibilities may survive Wisconsin State Journal | May 6
State's largest chambers of commerce issue statement urging proposed UW System budget cuts be lessened Wisconsin State Journal | May 6
State's largest local business groups warn $300 million UW cut could hurt economy Capital Times | May 6
Fact checking the state budget | May 6
Walker Doesn't Have to Slash UW and Education Funding | May 6
UWGB students and staff react to UW System future | May 6
Walker's UW proposal dead in Legislature; cuts debated St. Paul Pioneer Press | May 6
GOP Lawmakers Say No To UW Authority, At Least For Now Wisconsin Public Radio | May 6
Budget panel to drop Walker's UW public authority plan Wisconsin Radio Network | May 6
Lawmakers drop Scott Walker's plan to spin off UW governance Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 5
The Wisconsin (Job Creation) Idea Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 5
UW Public Authority Is Unlikely, Says System President Wisconsin Public Radio | May 4
It's Time For UW To Dip Into Reserves, Says President Cross Wisconsin Public Radio | May 4
Walker Signals Willingness To Consider Smaller Cuts To UW 2-Year Colleges Wisconsin Public Radio | May 1
UW's Cross fields questions | May 1
Wisconsin Universities Aren't Waiting For A Budget Before Starting Layoffs Huffington Post | Apr 30
Advocates want to spare two-year campuses from funding cuts, UW president disagrees Wisconsin Radio Network | Apr 30
Repositioning Scott Walker New York Times | Apr 29
Save Wisconsin public broadcasting from cuts Wausau Daily Herald | Apr 29
Scott Fitzgerald: Some legislators still have 'bitter taste' after UW System surplus flap Capital Times | Apr 27
Faculty: Scott Walker's budget not a responsible way to manage UW Madison.com | Apr 27
Jonathan Burkham: Slashing UW System will ripple into state economy Madison.com | Apr 27
UW president optimistic funding cuts will be reduced Wisconsin Radio Network | Apr 27
County board supports UW-Manitowoc | Apr 27
Patterson: Efforts could ease impact of cuts on UWSP | Apr 24
Poll: Two-Thirds Of Respondents Oppose $300M Budget Cut For UW System Wisconsin Public Radio | Apr 24
UW–Platteville announces first round of cuts | Apr 23
Walker says there won't be 'huge amount' of new revenue | Apr 23
Marquette Head Says UW Cuts Could Harm Collaborations With His University Wisconsin Public Radio| Apr 23
2 UW Campuses Report One-Third Of Employees Seeking Voluntary Buyouts Wisconsin Public Radio | Apr 23

APRIL 13 - 14

APRIL 9

UW officials: Top research candidates turned jobs down because of budget WKOW-TV 27
UW-Madison says budget uncertainty cost campus two top medical research candidates Wisconsin State Journal

APRIL 8

Discussion set on public higher education Appleton Post-Crescent
"It's very anxious on campus:" UW System schools seek ways to buffer proposed budget cuts
Students rally to "Save Our UW"

APRIL 7

UW administration proposes plan to increase tuition over four years Daily Cardinal
UW campuses to seek tuition increases for grad programs, nonresidents Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

APRIL 1-6

Can Ray Cross Reposition the UW System?
Focused on facts: Q&A with UW System president Ray Cross The Business Journal

APRIL 3

In navigating budget cuts, UW-Waukesha/UWM merger likely off the table The Business Journal

APRIL 2

UW's Ray Cross: Faculty tenure system should include accountability Capital Times
UW System's Cross hopeful aid cut will be eased
UW System President Calls For Changes In UW Tenure Policy Wisconsin Public Radio

APRIL 1

UWGB students organize budget protest in Madison Green Bay Press-Gazette
UW-Oshkosh offering early retirement Wisconsin Radio Network
2 more UW System campuses announce staff buyout offers Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

March 24 - 30

UW-Madison students impart fears of proposed budget to state Legislature Daily Cardinal | Mar 30
Board overseeing Wisconsin's for-profit schools fights for its life Capital Times | Mar 30
Stick to the mission: UW is too valuable to cut deeply Appleton Post-Crescent | Mar 30
Cuts to University of Wisconsin System will hurt the entire state Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Mar 30
12,000 Pages of Support for U. of Wisconsin Inside Higher Education | Mar 27
Robin Vos says Walker cut to UW budget is similar to Doyle's, but Democrats didn't protest then | Mar 26
UW System chief says he'd resign if cuts aren't reduced, tenure protected Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Mar 26
Ray Cross says he'll resign if UW budget cuts, loss of shared governance maintained by LegislatureMadison.com | Mar 26
On Campus: UW-Superior to offer buyouts to older employees Wisconsin State Journal | Mar 25
Letter: Proposed cuts threaten UW System Racine Journal Times | Mar 25
UW-Superior Will Offer Buyouts To Staff In Anticipation Of Cuts Wisconsin Public Radio | Mar 25
UW-Madison faculty lobbying group to host public forum on Walker budget Capital Times | Mar 24

MARCH 23

UW System president crosses state for budget talks Daily Cardinal
Does average UW-Madison faculty member bring in “close to a quarter million” a year in grant money?
UW System won’t cover full tuition for Course Options next school year Madison.com
Conley: This Is What Wisconsin’s 2.5% Budget Cut Looks Like Chronicle of Higher Education
UW-Madison Professor Calls On Lawmakers To Keep University’s Shared Governance ModelWisconsin Public Radio
Does average UW-Madison faculty member bring in “close to a quarter million” a year in grant money?| Mar 23

MARCH 20

UW worked early, long and hard to craft a public authority proposal Capital Times
Looking for Evidence-Based Accountability at UW-Madison Wisconsin Public Radio
UW budget cuts could decrease, but proposed authority threatened The Business Journal

MARCH 19

Republican budget committee members announce new UW plan Madison.com
Arena funding, UW cuts likely topics for budget hearing in Milwaukee The Business Journal
UWO developing strategy to handle potential $7.5 million in cuts Daily Northwestern
Republicans say UW autonomy plan on ‘life support’ Chippewa Herald
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers: Scott Walker plan for UW autonomy on ‘life support’ Capital Times

MARCH 18

MARCH 17

MARCH 16

MARCH 13

UW-Eau Claire to offer faculty, staff buyouts in face of budget cut Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Assembly leader blasts regents on tenure, shared governance Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
National university professor group opposes Walker's UW plan Madison.com
UW public authority facing questions from Robin Vos, opposition from faculty and staff Madison.com
State representatives engage campus in budget forum Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin Idea worthy of investment Superior Telegram
UW public authority facing questions from Robin Vos, opposition from faculty and staff Racine Journal Times
Assembly leader wants smaller UW cut, less autonomy Madison.com

MARCH 12

MARCH 11

MARCH 9

Scott Walker Proposal Splits University of Wisconsin Administrators, Faculty U.S. News and World Report
Proposed state budget could decrease student financial aid opportunities Daily Cardinal
Walker wants to eliminate funding for UW renewable energy program Badger Herald
Board of Regents pass new resolution in response to proposed budget Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting goes door-to-door amid cuts WISC-TV 3
Does state budget put future of Downer Woods in question? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Cautious on public authority, regents seek flexibilities, smaller cut Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Regents air grievances over Walker budget proposals Madison.com
UW Regents Will Protect Tenure And Shared Governance Amid Budget Changes Wisconsin Public Radio
Board of Regents, in raucous meeting, air grievances over Scott Walker budget proposals Wisconsin State Journal
A critic of the Wisconsin Idea Wisconsin Public Radio

MARCH 5

MARCH 4

UW-Madison faculty seeks voice on Scott Walker's new model for the university, Capital Times
Letters: Those UW folks are doing research, Wall Street Journal
UW's Cross asks lawmakers to reduce budget cut, Wisconsin Radio Network
UW System president Ray Cross asks for smaller cuts, more autonomy, Capital Times
UW head Ray Cross: $300M cut is 'too much and too fast', Wisconsin State Journal
UW System president offers performance-based model in exchange for guaranteed funding, WKOW
UW System leader urges legislators to OK autonomy, lessen cut, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

MARCH 3

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 2

Analysis: The impact of Scott Walker's budget on state agencies Madison.com
Budget Cuts and CALS We Are Green Bay
Budget deletes UW sexual assault reporting requirement Wisconsin Radio Network
Wisconsin budget panel begins agency briefings Wisconsin Radio Network
Nonpartisan analysis of Walker budget released Green Bay Press-Gazette
Nonpartisan analysis of Walker budget released Madison.com
UW faculty demand that Ray Cross oppose Scott Walker's plan to restructure the universityMadison.com
UW professors urge Ray Cross to withdraw support for new UW public authority Madison.com
More questions than answers Agriview
UWM Researcher: Major Budget Cuts Will Set Up The University to Lose Quality WUWM
The Lowdown on Higher Education Weekly Standard
Column: Difficult decisions weigh heavily on UWSP Stevens Point Journal

FEBRUARY 25 & 26

UW-Superior Negotiates With UW-Eau Claire Over Shared Services Wisconsin Public Radio
Editorial: Preparing our young people for global work and citizenship WISC-TV 3
The Wisconsin Idea: Under Siege but Stronger Than Ever
Illinois, Wisconsin Governors Propose Deep Spending Cuts to Universities Huffington Post
Yohnk: how cuts will affect UW Baron County unknown at this time Rice Lake Online
Blank, university faculty express optimism amid frustration at undergraduate budget forum Daily Cardinal

FEBRUARY 24

FEBRUARY 23

Explained: What does the public authority mean for UW System? Badger Herald
PolitiFact: On the UW System budget cuts and right to work Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
With Scott Walker's $300 million budget cut looming, UW-Madison says it doesn't have reserves to tap

FEBRUARY 21

Tom Still: Public's voice missing in legislature's rush to cut UW System budget, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
UW, K-12 funding dominate Heaton's listening session, Wausau Daily Herald
UW-Eau Claire prepares for severe budget cuts, WEAU
Walker's budget cut could cost UW-Stout 90 jobs, chancellor warns, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram

 FEBRUARY 20

State Democrats come to Blank's defense amidst criticism Daily Cardinal
We Could Do a Lot More Outreach URBAN Milwaukee
Community members voice concern over UW system cuts
Scott Walker proposal to close for-profit college board would cost state money, board says Wisconsin State Journal
Budget co-chairs critical of UW-Madison chancellor Wisconsin Radio Network
Democrats: Scott Walker's the one playing Washington politics with UW Wisconsin State Journal
Dem leader suggests Republicans are putting together a Nixon-style enemies list – JSOnline Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Learning About Education the Hard Way
Jean Gendreau: UW already serves workforce in Wisconsin — and the world Madison.com

FEBRUARY 19

UW-Madison asks staff, faculty to suggest cost-saving measures Madison.com
On Campus: Top Republicans blast UW-Madison chancellor for playing 'Washington politics' in budget battle Wisconsin State Journal
Our UW System needs to be saved
Editorial: State budget process is far from over 
Letter: Sky is not falling on UW System 
UW-Madison's Rebecca Blank is playing 'Washington politics,' 2 legislators say Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
Republicans slam Blank for 'bringing Washington politics to Madison' Badger Herald 
Testing The "Wisconsin Idea" Of Public Higher Education Wisconsin Public Radio 
Budget proposal includes plan to opt out of health coverage WISC-TV 3 
Your Right to Know: Don't Let UW Hide Research Records 

FEBRUARY 18

Gov. Walker, eyeing a 2016 bid, picks new fight in Wisconsin: Universities Washington Post 
UW-Madison graduate students updated on proposed budget cuts effects Daily Cardinal 
Walker wants treasurer to be on UW board WISC-TV 3 
Scott Walker's university budget cuts — how big? 
Letter: Facts, perspective help on UW cuts 
Scott Walker's university budget cuts — how big? 
Letter: UW budget cuts harmful, not efficient 
Letters: Walker's UW cuts misguided Appleton Post-Crescent  

FEBRUARY 17

OUR VIEW: More than one way to look at UW cuts, Kenosha News
UW holds forum to begin conversation on biomedical crisis, Badger Herald
Stevens Point cut officials oppose Walker’s UW cuts, WHBL
Baxter Black named UW-P distinguished lecturer, Dubuque Telegraph-herald
Huebsch to PSC, Neitzel to replace him as DOA Secretary, Wispolitics
More than adjuncts, Inside Higher Ed
Moving ahead with competency, Inside Higher Ed
In rape cases, students’ texts and emails face the court of public opinion, Chronicle of Higher Ed
Louisiana's Governor Seeks Sharp Cuts at Already Cash-Strapped Colleges, Chronicle of Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 16

2016 Ambitions Seen in Walker’s Push for University Cuts in Wisconsin, New York Times
Gov. Walker, eyeing a 2016 bid, picks new fight in Wisconsin: universities, Washington Post
Protesters bring ‘Save Our UW’ message to Governor Walker’s Wauwatosa home, TMJ4
“We’re going to be doing this until he listens:” Protesting proposed cuts, group rallies near Walker’s home, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Both sides looking at state budget alternatives, Fox 11
Ed Garvey: If we don’t fight to protect UW, we will deserve what we get, Capital Times
Walker’s UW cuts: the worst kind of compromise, The Progressive
Lawmakers meet at UWS over proposed UW System cuts, KQDS
Walker’s cuts decried during UWS forum, Duluth News Tribune
UWS community voices frustration, concern over proposed cuts, WDIO
UW-Madison chancellor to robo-call 70,000 alums in Wisconsin at 7 p.m. for budget briefing, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
UW chancellor calls on alumni to stop governor’s budget cuts, Channel 3000
Budget cuts affect UW-Stout, Stoutonia
UW-Whitewater basketball coach Pat Miller rivals Bo Ryan in successes, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Efforts underway to curb Common Core as first tests near, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Walker Administration plans to delay repaying debt to avert budget shortfall, Wisconsin Public Radio
Colleges Call in Legal Pros to Handle Sexual-Assault Cases, Chronicle of Higher Ed
Think your college search is over? Think again: For many, a transfer awaits, Washington Post
Conroy: Cuts to UW System could seriously hurt state’s economic growth Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Evans: Save the Wisconsin Idea New York Times
Walker budget cuts would mean layoffs at UWSP
UW supporters rally against budget cuts Wisconsin Radio Network
Gov. Scott Walker mixes it up on higher education, generating national headlines Inside Higher Education
UW-Madison Chancellor Says Permanent Tuition Cap Would ‘Actively Harm’ UW Wisconsin Public Radio

FEBRUARY 13

FEBRUARY 12

Some of $300 million in cuts could be covered by cash balances UW acknowledges Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Walker aide: UW System cuts are flexible, complaints unwarranted Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Deregulation of tuition in Texas could provide cautionary tale for Wisconsin Capital Times

FEBRUARY 11

UW, Parkside to campaign against budget cuts Racine Journal Times
Hall: Letter to the Assembly on the importance of the UW System Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Walker OK with fast-tracking UW’s freedom Green Bay Press-Gazette (AP)
Harsdorf: Still lots of work will go into state budget River Falls Journal
“Trying to protect the UW System:” Another rally held on UWM campus in light of proposed budget cuts WITI
Wineke: UW System president’s response to proposed cuts is disheartening Channel 3000
Analysis: Problem with higher ed is not lazy professors; a response to Gov. Scott Walker Christian Post
The Governor who (maybe) tried to kill liberal-arts education The Atlantic
Matthew Kearney: A fundamental question in UW debate: will it be pursuit of knowledge or simply employable skills? Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
UWGB could lose $4 million in state funding Green Bay Press-Gazette
UW-Madison Walker budget-blasting forums begin in the late night Wisconsin Reporter
UWSP students could make the difference in fight against proposed budget cuts WSAW

FEBRUARY 10

National Perspectives on Walker’s Proposed UW System Cuts WUWM
Editorial: Clumsy, yes, but why not debate? Beloit Daily News
Pommer: What is UW System’s future? Fond Du Lac Reporter
Gov. Scott Walker’s budget cuts will make UW System less affordable

FEBRUARY 9

Walker’s budget raises questions Green Bay Press-Gazette 
Rep. Bob Kulp: Put UW System budget cuts in perspective 
Faculty, staff at UW-Madison organize to fight Scott Walker’s budget cuts Capital Times 
Chris Rickert: Students the likely losers in battle between Walker, UW Wisconsin State Journal
Walker budget clips authority of state Building Commission Capital Times 
Budget item to hide UW research is bad public policy Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
Tenure, campus governance new focus of Scott Walker budget bill scrutiny Madison.com 
Public broadcasting braces for possible cuts under Scott Walker’s budget plan Madison.com 
John Nichols: Wisconsin Idea trumps Scott Walker Capital Times 
Scott Walker’s state budget needs big changes Madison.com 
UW System needs to show how budget cut will hurt, Ray Cross says Capital Times 
The Idea is more than just words — Emily McWilliams Madison.com 
Drafting error drew plenty of attention for Scott Walker Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
Budget cut protesters outside UW Regents meeting this morning Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
Walker’s wake-up call to a Wisconsin institution Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
UW chancellors take to social media, push alumni to lobby lawmakers Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
What’s Walker up to with UW budget cuts? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin Idea Dates Back To Beginnings Of UW System Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System President Says He Doesn’t Know How Cuts Would Be Spread Across Campuses Wisconsin Public Radio
Cross Says UW-Superior Will Continue To Get Financial Support From System Wisconsin Public Radio
UW asks alumni to push back against Walker cuts
Educators fight back: At U-Rock, leadership slams Walker’s budget Beloit Daily News
UW-Whitewater Chancellor Richard Telfer cautious with budget cut numbers Janesville Gazette
Chancellor weighs in on governor’s budget proposal
Here’s how Gov. Scott Walker’s UW budget cuts will hurt students Wausau Daily Herald

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