The University of Wisconsin-Madison lauds its self-proclaimed progressive tradition. UWâ??s â??Wisconsin Idea,â? set forth in 1904, holds that the boundaries of the university should be the boundaries of the state, and that the research conducted at UW should be applied to solve problems and improve health, quality of life, the environment, and agriculture for all citizens of the state. Our failure to sign the American College and University Presidentsâ?? Climate Commitment proposal proves hypocritical to a university with such lofty goals of progress.
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