Education

Op Ed: How CROWE Can Help State Economy
Op Ed

How CROWE Can Help State Economy

The launching of UW-Madison Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy is much needed.

Eyes on Milwaukee: MSOE Unveils $34 Million Building
Eyes on Milwaukee

MSOE Unveils $34 Million Building

Four-story academic building to be funded by largest alumni gift in school history.

The State of Politics: Does UW System Have Too Many Colleges?
The State of Politics

Does UW System Have Too Many Colleges?

Cross addresses what’s long been whispered: 26 UW institutions is too many.

Op Ed: Regents Changing How UW Leaders Hired
Op Ed

Regents Changing How UW Leaders Hired

“Business-like” approach reduces faculty peer review, threatens academic excellence.

Wisconsin Budget: Rural Counties Face Decline in Children
Wisconsin Budget

Rural Counties Face Decline in Children

20% to 28% decline in kids projected for some northern and central counties.

Op Ed: UW System Reorganization a Bold Plan
Op Ed

UW System Reorganization a Bold Plan

What’s good and what could be improved in UW President Ray Cross’s proposal.

Op Ed: UW Regents Vote 16-1 Against Free Speech
Op Ed

UW Regents Vote 16-1 Against Free Speech

Expelling college students for protesting? I voted no.

Op Ed: UW-Madison Expands Access for State Students
Op Ed

UW-Madison Expands Access for State Students

Higher percentage accepted, more funding for gifted but needy students.

Campaign Cash: For-Profit Colleges Give $63,000 to Walker
Campaign Cash

For-Profit Colleges Give $63,000 to Walker

And his veto eliminates watchdog agency overseeing these colleges.

Op Ed: Will Governor Candidates Duck Big Issues?
Op Ed

Will Governor Candidates Duck Big Issues?

Health care reform and UW reorganization are big issues Walker and his opponent may punt.

Murphy’s Law: How to Buy a University Department
Murphy’s Law

How to Buy a University Department

Bradley Foundation and Kochs buy a new UW-Madison economics institute.

Op Ed: Gov. Walker Fails To Act On Student Debt Crisis
Op Ed

Gov. Walker Fails To Act On Student Debt Crisis

The average student debt for Wisconsin’s class of 2016 graduates is over $30,000.