Isbell, who has spent a large portion of his career at Georgia Tech University and has a background in computer science, is expected to start Aug. 1. The provost is the chief academic officer overseeing all educational programs and faculty and outreach areas including the UW-Extension and Wisconsin Public Media.
Charles Isbell Jr. — a dean at the Georgia Institute of Technology — will lead as University of Wisconsin-Madison’s provost starting this summer.
A recent University of Wisconsin study highlights the FHLBanks’ record of success. Their lending generates an estimated $130 billion of additional mortgage lending each year, while saving consumers $17 billion in interest payments.
University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman said Monday the perceived liberal bias on college campuses won’t be solved by asking professors their political affiliation. Instead, he wants to focus future hiring on a more diverse applicant pool.
Starting the fall semester, students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will have the opportunity to pursue a major in the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies program. Up until now, only a certificate has been achievable in the program, as Chicana/o and Latina/o studies has been present at the university since 1988 in the College of Letters & Science.
An updated name is joined by what the director of Chican@ & Latin@ Studies, Professor Rubén Medina, sees as a surge in both faculty and opportunity. Medina spoke of the last decade having a significant impact in terms of increased capacity by expanding faculty and interest areas, along with increased interest in the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies certificate.
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. will be the new provost for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. the university announced on Monday. The provost is the university’s chief academic officer and second-ranking leader under the chancellor.
“While the university can’t limit what students and employees post to their personal social media accounts and can’t take action against posts that are not unlawful, racist slurs do not represent or reflect UW–Madison values around creating an inclusive community,” the university stated.
Isbell, the current dean of the College of Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology, will assume the role this August.
Student and employee content posted on private social media accounts is not subject to regulation by the university, according to UW-Madison. The university cannot take actions against posts that are not unlawful, but the university added that racial slurs “do not represent or reflect UW-Madison values.”
Isbell, currently Dean of College of Computing at Georgia Tech, will assume provost role Aug. 1.
On the heels of last weekend’s celebration where dozens were arrested and a stolen gun was found, Madison Police say they’re looking at ways to end the Mifflin Street Block Party for good.
During a news conference Monday afternoon following this year’s block party, Madison Police Capt. Mike Hanson blasted the event, which has its origins in a protest against the Vietnam War, as “nothing but a drunk fest that is unsanctioned by the university and by the city.”
“The aftermath is the arrests, the assaults, the injuries, the property damage and it’s year after year,” said Michael Hanson, Captain of Madison’s Central District.
According to Hanson, MPD and the city are hoping to finally put an end to the event. Next year they are looking for new ways to partner and collaborate with UWPD, UW, landlords and city officials to try and end the event or at least make it less attractive.
Interview with Dr. Patrick Remington, a professor emeritus in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, about the results of a new review of 107 other studies, and its conclusions about whether low-level alcohol drinking extended people’s lives.
“The pandemic has and likely will continue to disproportionately impact Black birthing people and their families,” said Dr. Tiffany Green, co-chair of the Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County and an associate professor at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
The organizations have announced that masks will now be encouraged rather than required at many clinics and some areas within hospitals, but will still be required in certain areas.
UW Health and UnityPoint Health — Meriter are moving to make masks “encouraged” rather than required in many of its facilities. The hospital systems are now encouraging masks as most clinics and some spaces within hospitals. Masks are still required in locations deemed as “high risk” based on the patient population served.
The newest addition to the Wisconsin women’s basketball coaching staff is no stranger to success or to the state.
The Walt Disney Company is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, accusing his administration of government retaliation for their criticism of his policies. Howard Schweber, a professor of political science and legal studies at UW-Madison, joins us to break down the case and explore what’s at stake.
Christine Whelan, a consumer science professor at UW-Madison, helps us with suggestions for how we can de-clutter and off-load belongings, while inflation may be looming over any thoughts of restocking or replacing items.
Mikhail Troitskiy, professor of practice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, told Newsweek via email that the position of the GOP leadership has “evolved” over the last several months.
Michael Collins, Faculty director, Center for Financial Security quoted in embedded video.
