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May 20, 2026

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DeForest students participate in German+ Program at UW-Madison

The Star

On Monday, April 20, 2026, the German+ Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison hosted its 34th “German Day” in Union South on the UW–Madison campus. Since 1990, students of German from high schools and middle schools have been showcasing their knowledge of German through poetry, spelling, skits, Pictionary, charades, solo and ensemble music performances, posters, and memes.

Athletics

What a former UW athletics director thinks of the job today

The Cap Times

To get around these days, Pat Richter has been using a cane, a concession to the toll on his 84-year-old hips and knees from playing football.

But he has taken it all in stride.

Even if that stride, in his words, has been reduced to “slow but sure” steps.

Some would suggest that’s the approach the University of Wisconsin should take in hiring its next athletic director, a title Richter once held for 14-plus years.

UW Experts in the News

Golden oyster mushroom begins to invade Boone County. It’s not pretty

KBIA University of Missouri

No one could have predicted the massive spread of golden oyster mushrooms in the United States.

The golden oyster mushroom, or Pleurotus citrinopileatus, seems like an innocent and edible fungi, but it has become a rapidly spreading, invasive species throughout the central and northeastern United States.

In the last 15 years, it has been found in moist woodlands throughout Missouri, especially the upper part of the state and in Boone County.

UW-Madison Related

UW-Madison students reveal solar-powered race car

NBC 15

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s solar racing team is unveiling a new solar-powered vehicle built by students.

What is Badger Solar Racing?

Badger Solar Racing is a student-run team at UW-Madison that designs and builds solar-powered vehicles to race in competitions. The organization began focusing on creating solar vehicles in 2021.

Kyle Ma, the president of Badger Solar Racing, said over 100 current and former Badgers are involved in the organization.