The University of Wisconsin-Madison has lost at least $27 million in federal research money since President Donald Trump upended the funding landscape in academia.
It’s the first time the state flagship has put a price tag on its losses since the Trump administration began cutting existing projects, delaying grant reviews and reducing the number of new projects getting funding.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recently held its Winter Carnival on Saturday, a cherished campus tradition organized by Hoofer clubs.
The event featured Rail Jam, a freestyle skiing and snowboarding competition that attracted large crowds of competitors and spectators. Dave Elsmo, director for Outdoor UW, highlighted the event’s deep roots and organization.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Habitat for Humanity organization celebrated a milestone on Saturday with its 30th annual Souper Bowl fundraiser, bringing together community members and students for a family-friendly tradition that supports affordable housing in Dane County.
The event, held at Madison West High School, offered attendees the opportunity to purchase tickets and choose from more than 100 handmade ceramic bowls to fill with soup and take home as keepsakes.
The University of Wisconsin athletic department hasn’t made scheduled payments toward a $20 million, interest-free loan from central campus in the last two fiscal years.
It also won’t make payments toward more than $15 million in remaining debt on the loan in the next two years but faces no penalty for delaying repayment.
Many Americans struggle to pay for health care for themselves and their families, even if they have insurance coverage.
Some very big bills also arise when the furriest members of their households get sick or just need an annual checkup: their dogs. Americans spend an average of about $1,700 annually on their dogs’ food and care, including $580 for veterinary bills.
Bad Bunny will perform Sunday night in the Super Bowl halftime show.
The Puerto Rican artist’s winning album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” has strong ties to UW-Madison, featuring contributions from a professor.
The Wisconsin State Journal spoke with professor and historian of Puerto Rico Jorell Meléndez-Badillo in October, who called the selection of Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show a “victory” for Puerto Rico.
University of Wisconsin student Henry Fries has built an igloo on Lake Mendota using hand-cut ice blocks.
Fries, an igloo builder and architect, drew inspiration from his childhood.
“I kind of started out with ice force and steel force as a kid, and really enjoyed it, but came to university here at UW and there has been a lot of snow, so I ended up getting an ice off for Christmas, and I on a win said, You know what? Go cut some ice and build an igloo,” Fries said.
