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October 2, 2026

Higher Education/System

UW professors say teaching mandate leaves less time for students

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Milwaukee Journal Sentiinel

“What lay behind this is something that actually faculty and students and staff and legislators all agree with,” said Nancy Kendall, a professor and the chair of PROFS, a UW-Madison group that advocates on behalf of faculty. “The issue comes with people being able to listen and trust each other. People are sincerely rowing towards the same goal, but they might not fully understand the ocean in which we’re rowing right now.”

Crime and safety

UW-Madison crime reports show increase in reported stalking, hate crimes in 2025

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The Daily Cardinal

The University of Wisconsin-Madison saw increases in reported hate crimes, stalking and vehicle theft in 2025 with decreases in reported sexual assaults compared to 2024, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department’s (UWPD) latest Annual Security and Fire Safety (ASR) report released Sept. 30.

The 2026 report provides crime statistics from 2025, 2024 and 2023 along with information about crime reporting, campus resources, safety procedures and protocols for sexual, domestic and dating violence. The report is compiled by the UWPD in collaboration with campus offices.

Agriculture

Waukesha County dairy cattle test positive for EHD; expert weighs in

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Fox 6 Milwaukee

In an interview Wednesday from the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Poulsen said he’s been getting questions from plenty of dairy farmers and trade associations about how worried they should be about EHD.

“The question is how much time do I have to put into this? And my answer is always the same: almost none,” Poulsen said. “Go worry about more important things, whether we’re dealing with the environment, weather issues or supply chain geopolitical issues. I mean, we are never bored.”

A Taste Of PARS

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Door County Pulse

The Peninsular Agricultural Research Station (PARS), part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, invites the public to A Taste of PARS.

The free event involves a hay wagon tour and apple tasting. Attendees can also learn about PARS’s fruit growing and agricultural research initiatives.

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Community

UW students face food insecurity as campus, community groups expand access

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The Badger Herald

As the fall semester moves into full swing, food insecurity is an ever-increasing issue for University of Wisconsin students, with rates of food insecurity surpassing national averages by almost 7%, according to the UW Basics Needs Survey.

In an effort to mitigate this issue, the Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) provides multiple services to UW students, especially in cases of immediate financial support with programs such as BadgerFARE, according to assistant director of OSAS Phillip Werman.

Health

Protein and Healthy Aging: Could Less Be More?

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Medscape

Protein restriction, rather than higher-protein intake, could improve metabolic health in older adults and extend both healthy life expectancy and overall lifespan. This is the conclusion reached by Bailey Knopf, researcher, and Dudley Lamming, PhD, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in Cell Press Blue.

Opinion

UW-Madison Related

Group calls for audit of UW-Madison BadgersVote registration efforts

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The Center Square

A Wisconsin group is calling for an audit into the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s BadgersVote Coalition and if it violated a state law that restricted private funds being used to conduct an election.

The Institute for Reforming Government said that the group uses donations to fund a plan and partner with the Madison city clerk to increase voter turnout amongst students.

‘Fill the Hill’ brings plastic pink flamingos back to Bascom Hill

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NBC 15

As alumni flock back to campus for homecoming weekend, so do the plastic pink flamingos that are part of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association’s annual fundraising campaign.

The Fill the Hill event returns Friday for the 14th year. For each donation of $5 or more to UW-Madison, a plastic pink bird will be placed on Bascom Hill as part of the annual day-of-giving and UW-Madison Homecoming Week.

Woven in Our Worth: UW-Madison Celebrates Latine Heritage Month

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The Daily Cardinal

In front of Bascom Hall on Sept. 18, drizzly skies did not stop flags from flying at March Up Bascom, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s iconic annual Latine Heritage Month kickoff event. The celebratory march followed by a Carnaval was just a few of many events spread throughout the holiday.

Latine Heritage Month spans between Sep. 15 and Oct. 15 — the recognition overlaps two months to include the Independence Days of eight countries within its timeframe.

In the 608: Why a flock of pink flamingos is taking over UW-Madison’s Bascom Hill

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Channel 3000

A flock of pink flamingos will once again descend on UW-Madison this week as the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association hosts its annual Fill the Hill fundraiser.

The 14th annual event is set for UW-Madison’s Homecoming week.

Fill the Hill is the university’s largest day-of-giving initiative during its fall annual campaign. For every gift of $5 or more, a plastic pink flamingo will be placed on Bascom Hill.