The national newspaper mentions local anthropology professor Kathleen Bubinas. Her research has found that local farmers markets have a positive impact on local economies.

Bubinas of the University of Wisconsin – Waukesha was brought up in a USA Today article about the growing popularity of farmers markets, buoyed by a growing interest in local foods and sustainable farming.

Nearly 2,100 students are officially enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha for the fall semester according to state figures released today

This represents an increase of about 4% from a year ago for the campus. UWW has the largest enrollment of the state’s 13 two-year colleges.

Patrick Schmitt, UW-Waukesha dean and campus executive officer, said the increase is good news for the community.

“UW-Waukesha is a gateway to the world-famous University of Wisconsin System located right here in Waukesha,” he said. “UW-Waukesha offers a great alternative for students who have jobs or families, or who want to start their college careers close to home either to save money or for other reasons.”

The increased enrollment at UWW is part of a statewide trend. The 13 freshman-sophomore campuses of the University of Wisconsin Colleges enrolled a record 13,807 students as of Sept. 16, the 10^th day of the fall semester.

That total enrollment is an increase of 4.6% over the fall semester of 2008, and the fifth consecutive year of growth.

The two-year UW colleges have the lowest tuition in the UW system, $4,268, and offer a guaranteed transfer program to four-year UW system schools.

For information about programs, admission or financial aid, contact the Student Services Office at 888-289-9258 or visit the Web at www.waukesha.uwc.edu.