And, alarmingly, Americans are now much more comfortable with the idea of political violence. A 2021 study by Johns Hopkins University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that 20 percent of Republicans and 13 percent of Democrats felt that violence was warranted in the current political climate.
July 15, 2024
Research
Higher Education/System
Scott Walker-era policy change is putting some UW tenured faculty at risk for layoffs
Now, for the first time, the UW system is turning to a decade-old faculty layoff policy that expands the circumstances under which tenured faculty can be laid off and outlines the process for doing it. With Milwaukee’s branch campuses closing, the UW system is eliminating the College of General Studies and putting Decker and about three dozen UW-Milwaukee tenured faculty at risk of being laid off.
UW-La Crosse faculty committee recommends Joe Gow to be fired from tenured position on campus
The decision comes almost one month after the committee and Gow battled over three charges in a public hearing: unethical conduct, lack of cooperation with a university investigation and misuse of campus technology.
Campus life
UW-Madison might pave its lakeshore path, seeking public input
UW said the “Temin Lakeshore Path Study” will look at potential impacts of proposed paving and lighting of the lakeshore path, which will run from Willow Creek to the UW Limnology Building. The study comes following reports of perceived safety risks for navigating the limestone gravel path at night.
Community
These ‘well-known’ places in Madison and Dane County probably offer more than you realize
The UW-Madison and Memorial Union are listed.
Athletics
Superstar recognized among best athletes at ESPYs for historic Wisconsin volleyball season
Franklin was nominated in the category for “best college athlete, women’s sports” alongside two-time nominees Caitlin Clark (Iowa basketball), Izzy Scane (Northwestern lacrosse) and first-time nominee Haleigh Bryant (LSU gymnastics).
UW Experts in the News
Lake Monona’s foam has highest PFAS levels in Wisconsin, study finds
“Even in water bodies that had relatively low PFAS concentration in the water, we still found concentrations in the foam that could be potentially concerning,” said UW-Madison civil and environmental engineering professor Christina Remucal, who co-authored the study.
Can Dogs Get Heat Stroke? A Veterinarian Reveals the Breeds Most At Risk
A dog’s typical body temperature is about 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Maria Verbrugge, a clinical instructor of veterinary medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Once their temperature exceeds 102.5, she says, that’s too hot, and “104 is a danger zone.”
Obituaries
Bradley C. Jeglum
After moving to Madison, he went on to work at the Babcock Hall Dairy at UW-Madison for many years.