The UW system has been in the limelight quite a bit the last couple of months, for better or worse.
Despite not living here for an extensive period of time, I have met countless people, both here at Woodward and in my personal life, that have attended and benefitted from their time at the institution.
Branch campuses provide cheaper options for potential students that are looking to save on academic and commuting costs.
In a time when college costs have run amok, making the prudent decision should be both encouraged and facilitated.
Unfortunately for future college students in the Fox Cities, they may have to travel a little further if they intend to attend a UW School.
UW System president Jay Rothman and UW-Oshkosh chancellor Andy Leavitt announced their decision to close the UW Fox Campus.
Tom Nelson stopped by WHBY studios to express his disappointment in the decision.
I’ve reached out to Chancellor Andy Leavitt and President Jay Rothman and have not heard back as of the writing of this article.
To listen to my conversation with County Executive Nelson, click the player at the top of the article.
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