Another University of Wisconsin campus is dealing with declining enrollments.
UW-Oshkosh Continues Cutting Expenses To Become Financially Solvent
Wisconsin Public Radio
October 15, 2018
Top Stories
UW researchers, doctors trying to better predict preterm birth
Wisconsin State Journal
The university’s Morgridge Institute for Research is studying placentas from births at UnityPoint Health-Meriter to identify structural changes in fetal membranes that could be associated with preterm births.
Research
Wisconsin Science Festival draws young and old to explore scientific marvels
Daily Cardinal
Crowds of all ages attended the annual Wisconsin Science Festival at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (WID) building this weekend.
Panelists agree state should do more to support startups, research
Wisbusiness.com
Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still estimates about $1.7 billion is spent on public research in the state each year, about $1.1 billion of which is at UW-Madison. He says the Medical College of Wisconsin makes up about $300 million, while UW-Milwaukee makes up $60 million.
In Parksinson’s Study, Scarlet Protein Seen to Prevent Damage Linked to Alpha-Synuclein
Parkinson News Today
Lehigh University researchers, along with collaborators at University of Wisconsin-Madison, evaluated the role of a protein called scarlet in a fruit fly model of Parkinson’s disease.
Higher Education/System
Michael Wang Didn’t Get Into Harvard. He Thinks It’s Because He’s Asian.
Buzzfeed News
In April 2014, Blum launched a series of websites calling for students to send him their stories of being rejected from Harvard, the University of North Carolina, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Each site featured a photo of a pensive-looking young East Asian, along with the question “Were you denied admission? It may be because you’re the wrong race.”
UW-Madison sees increase in international graduate students
AP
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeing an increase in international graduate students, bucking the nationwide drop in international graduate students.
UW-Madison sees increase in international graduate students
La Crosse Tribune
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeing an increase in international graduate students, bucking the nationwide drop in international graduate students.
Harvard admissions goes on trial as university faces claim of bias against Asian Americans
The Washington Post
BOSTON — A trial will open here in federal court Monday to weigh accusations that Harvard University’s famously competitive undergraduate admissions system is rigged against Asian Americans, a case that could become another landmark in the nation’s long debate over affirmative action.
Campus life
Police announce pilot for off-campus WiscAlerts
Daily Cardinal
Students who live in some off-campus neighborhoods will be able to receive WiscAlerts for crimes in their areas while police pilot a new notification system over the next six months, the UW-Madison Police Department announced last week.
Homecoming week begins on UW-Madison campus
WKOW-TV 27
It’s officially homecoming week at UW-Madison!
An Acapella Showcase kicked off the week of celebration Sunday night, after the Red Tutu Trot with Cardiac on Campus earlier in the day.
‘Majesty’ of Great Lakes getting its due on UW campus
Wisconsin State Journal
But the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter whose book is being read all over the UW-Madison campus this year as the community Go Big Read selection, has seen some positive signs, at least in terms of public awareness.
State news
Transgender women share story after jury awards damages in health care suit against state
WISC-TV 3
Two women said they have their faith renewed in humanity and the justice system after a jury ruling earlier this week.
A jury of eight is awarding the two University of Wisconsin employees $780,000 in damages following a federal judge’s ruling saying the state can’t ban insurance coverage of transgender health care including gender reassignment surgery.
Agriculture
New apprenticeship program creates pathway for organic vegetable farmers to train and retain skilled workers
WI State Farmer
“Students wanted to know where they could find positive internships and training opportunities for hands-on learning,” said Julie Dawson, University of Wisconsin-Extension horticulture educator and UW-Madison assistant professor of horticulture. “This really brought out the need for a more comprehensive training program.”
Community
La Movida Honors Community Leaders at Annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Celebration
Madison 365
The Hispanic Achievement of the Year was presented to Leslie Orrantia, director of community relations at UW-Madison.
“This recognition is an honor. While I’m being recognized, we all know that it takes a village,” Orrantia said. “I have so much thanks and gratitude for my family for their unwavering support and encouragement. Education has been a profound part of my experience and has afforded me a snowballing opportunity. My family really grounded me – they gave me my history and they gave me my purpose and my aspiration.”
UW Experts in the News
Democrats Want to Beat Scott Walker. But the Wisconsin Economy Is a Hurdle.
The New York Times
“It’s hard to argue we need a change economically as people are doing well,” said Noah Williams, director of the Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy at the University of Wisconsin — Madison.
With banana costumes and bouncy houses, Democrats are hoping for young voter blue wave
Wisconsin State Journal
With heated gubernatorial and senatorial elections at the top of the ticket, UW-Madison’s Elections Research Center director Barry Burden anticipates the 2018 midterms to garner one of the state’s highest youth turnout rates in a generation.
UW-Madison Related
GOP pins hopes for keeping Ryan’s Wisconsin seat on Ryan 2.0
The Washington Post
Both grew up in Janesville, a blue-collar city of 50,000 about 40 miles (65 kilometers) south of Madison, and attend the same Catholic church. Both hail from prominent families. Ryan’s father was a federal prosecutor; Steil’s grandfather served as a University of Wisconsin System regent and as the first chairman of the state lottery board.
UW-Madison Works With Brewing Company on Wild Lager
US News and World Report
A Wisconsin brewing company and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are working together to create the first wild lager brewed in North America, according to a company official.
#MeToo inspires wave of old misconduct reports to colleges
AP
And even when schools verify misconduct, if the offender has been hired elsewhere, many opt not to notify the new employer for fear of a defamation suit. Only recently have some started drafting policies requiring such disclosure, including the University of Wisconsin.