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Retention and graduation figures still lagging for minorities

The UW-Systemâ??s annual accountability report shows more students enrolled in Wisconsinâ??s public universities and colleges are graduating. But while minority students are enrolling in larger numbers, their retention and graduation rates still trail those of white students.Last year, the UW-System had a record enrollment, with nearly 179,000 students attending its 26 campuses.