Eighth graders throughout Milwaukee joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) alongside alumni for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the Milwaukee Office Grand Opening.
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross said Wednesday he believes most humanities programs at UW-Stevens Point will be saved from cuts. How the campus plans to move forward, should be clear next week.
Upham Woods and the University of Wisconsin Regents have no plans to revisit removing a fence that has sparked protests and controversy for nearly three years, despite the efforts of the Wisconsin Dells Stewards to force the fence’s removal.
Shasparay Lighteard hit upon the idea for the Black Arts Matter (B.A.M.) Festival after noticing a division between Madison’s black community and UW-Madison. Keeping in mind the vibrant black arts community back in her hometown of Austin, Texas, she set out to pull together a week of events to bridge that gap.
Six inches of ice, six inches of snow and winds of at least 10 mph. For David Fish, this means it’s time to hoist the sails — or, in this case, the kites.
“Snowkiting is how we get rid of our cabin fever,” says Fish, kiting fleet captain at Wisconsin Hoofers, a UW-Madison outdoor club. While most people might elect to stay inside on a windy, blizzardy day, Fish locks his boots into downhill skis, hooks himself into a size 10 wind kite and speeds around Lake Mendota.
MAP will be hosting its first event March 6, focusing on student debt, financing higher education.
This year marks the 150th of women graduating from UW-Madison and the 11th of recognizing women of color with the Outstanding Women of Color Awards. Over the years, more than 50 women have been honored.
In the first one of the semester, a panel of five mixed-raced students lead the conversation on inclusivity and accessibility on campus.
Evers plans to continue a tuition freeze at the University of Wisconsin for at least two years, boost funding by $150 million and allow for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally to pay in-state tuition. Republicans oppose the in-state tuition plan, a version of which they stripped from state law in 2011.
The University of Minnesota isn’t the first institution to distance itself from Huawei. Other Big Ten schools have taken similar stances. The University of Wisconsin is reviewing its suppliers to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act, Reuters reported.
The UW-Extension Program, “Your Farm Future: A blueprint to move your farm forward,” is intended for farmers interested in planning and preparing for the future of their farm business in the context of current challenging economic conditions. It offers an opportunity for farmers interested to further develop and/or re-evaluate their plans and goals for their farm with consideration for family business dynamics and current economic conditions.
The Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program started a farmer suicide-prevention project this past month. The effort, funded by a $50,000 grant from the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health’s Wisconsin Partnership Program, was prompted by an increase in stories about suicides or suicidal thoughts among farmers, said Wally Orzechowski, executive director.
The food-science department has been a part of the UW–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences for more than 100 years. Originally housed in Hiram Smith Hall at its founding, the food-science department moved into Babcock Hall when the building opened in 1951.
Researchers at UW-Madison asked 100 expectant mothers to answer questions about their mental health during their third trimester.
After voting unanimously against UHS’ budget in previous meeting, ASM voted unanimously to form mental health committee.
While the closings have the potential to disrupt some Wisconsin communities, it also creates opportunities in smaller communities, said Steve Deller, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who specializes in economic growth and community economic development.
Did his social media savvy get the best of him when he live-streamed his visit to the dentist?ADVERTISINGBut recent appearances have been more pointed. He led counterprogramming to Trump’s campaign rally earlier this month at the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso. That was followed by a trip to the battleground state of Wisconsin, for a closed-door meet-and-greet with students and faculty at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
