Local universities rank in the top 50 for on-campus alcohol arrests

A recent report from Rehabs.com ranked US campuses based on numbers of alcohol and drug related arrests on campus. UW-Eau Claire and other local campuses appear on the list. Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, is interviewed on the topic, and the following local media have covered the report:

• Feb. 7, WEAU-TV, "UW schools among top colleges for most drug and alcohol arrests"
• Feb. 7, WBAY-TV, "Campuses in Minn., Wis., see high alcohol arrests."
• Feb. 6, WQOW-TV "Local universities rank in the top 50 for on-campus alcohol arrests."
• Feb. 6, Winona Daily News, "Campuses in Minn., Wis., see high alcohol arrests."
• Feb. 4, Leader-Telegram, "UW-Stout ranks second in report of alcohol, drug-related arrests."

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Dr. Justin Patchin, political science and the Cyberbullying Research Center, is quoted in the Feb. 7 Montreal Gazette story titled "Zero tolerance policies for bullying don't work, expert says."

New bill designed to help students with education loans

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DNR begins posting emissions data from sand mines facilities

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Feb. 5 FindLaw.com article "DNR begins posting emissions data from sand mines facilities."

UW-Stout ranked No. 2 in U.S. for alcohol-related arrests

Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, is quoted in the Feb. 5 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Stout ranked No. 2 in U.S. for alcohol-related arrests." Dave Sprick, university police, is also quoted.

UW-Eau Claire welcomes new academic building

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in the Feb. 5 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire welcomes new academic building."

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The late Chuck Tomkovick, professor emeritus of marketing and management, is mentioned in the Feb. 3 Leader-Telegram article, "Former UW-Eau Claire professor carries on Super Bowl commercial research." Former UW-Eau Claire professor Dr. Rama Yelkur is quoted in the story.

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