State Senate to Hold Informational Hearing on UW System

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Higher Education will hold an informational hearing today on UW System and the Wisconsin Idea. The hearing will begin at 2 pm in the GAR Memorial Hearing Room of the State Capitol. Invited guests have been instructed to share their insights and discuss the challenges facing UW System with the committee, which is chaired by Senator Dale Schultz (R-Richland Center). Chancellor David Ward is scheduled to appear on behalf of UW-Madison.