Clipsheet

July 30, 2024

Research

As North American bats face an existential crisis, a new study offers hope for a ravaging disease

Posted on 7/30/2024

Salon.com

“We created a cell line from an endangered bat species (little brown bat) to create a model for the disease in animals that are not available to be studied,” study co-author Dr. Bruce Klein — a professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, and Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison — told Salon. “We created a model of hibernation, which is so critical to understanding of the pathogenesis of the infection.”

Dairy shows remain ‘status quo’ at Wisconsin State Fair despite additional hurdles of avian flu

Posted on 7/30/2024

Wisconsin Public Radio

County fairs around the state have already gone through the additional testing requirements for avian flu this summer. The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has received nearly 400 samples every week since June, according to director Keith Poulsen.

Poulsen said they could accommodate more tests, but there hasn’t been the demand.

How the Ice Age made the St. Croix River Valley; how recent rain and heat are setting records

Posted on 7/30/2024

Wisconsin Public Radio

The Weather Guys, Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin, are back to put into context just how hot and wet this summer has been in Wisconsin. They’ll also explain why more severe weather events are becoming the new normal.

A Wisconsin city brought No-Mow May to the US. Now, the city is changing its approach.

Posted on 7/30/2024

Wisconsin Public Radio

Lawns that consist solely of turfgrass provide little-to-no resources for pollinators, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison extension division of horticulture. Also, letting lawns grow for the month of May and then mowing more than one third of the height is stressful to the turfgrass.

UW-Madison: Parkinson’s disease research published, first-in-human trials a go

Posted on 7/30/2024

WKOW – Channel 27

Some people living with Parkinson’s disease are receiving a new treatment in a clinical trial following research done by scientists at UW-Madison, the university announced Monday. The first-in-human trial began in April of this year, but the research leading up to the treatment started in 2021.

Higher Education/System

What to know about the proposed constitutional amendments on Wisconsin’s August ballot

Posted on 7/30/2024

Wisconsin State Journal

Federal funds received by the Universities of Wisconsin are not expected to be affected should the constitutional amendments pass.

UW-Milwaukee faculty group backs plan to lay off branch campus faculty

Posted on 7/30/2024

Wisconsin State Journal

Acommittee of UW-Milwaukee faculty is endorsing the university’s plan to lay off about three dozen faculty members from its two-year branch campuses next summer.

Exiting tech college leader reflects on decades in Wisconsin education

Posted on 7/30/2024

The Capital Times

After 12 years serving as president and 26 years working for Wisconsin technical colleges, Foy is set to retire Sept. 7.

Campus life

‘Jews Want a Free Palestine:’ Jewish protesters and allies gather outside UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin’s home

Posted on 7/30/2024

Madison365

Organized by the Faculty and Staff for Palestinian Liberation, the demonstration drew approximately 30 people.

UW-Madison student advocates for disability pride and access

Posted on 7/30/2024

WMTV - Channel 15

Billie requested a proclamation to make July Disability Awareness Month in Wisconsin. For the last three years, the month celebrates the community, while also fighting for a better future.

Arts & Humanities

In Focus with Stephen Kantrowitz: Keeping history present

Posted on 7/30/2024

PBS Wisconsin

Murv Seymour talks with Stephen Kantrowitz at the Wisconsin Historical Society about his writing on Black and Indigenous struggles, the politics of racism and the importance of learning about history.

Athletics

Wisconsin Badger, 2-time Olympian Phoebe Bacon says happy swimmers are fast swimmers

Posted on 7/30/2024

Wisconsin Public Radio

Phoebe Bacon has been swimming since she was 2 years old, spending summer days at the pool with her family.

Now, the 21-year-old is heading to her second Olympics to compete in the women’s 200m backstroke.

Will Pauling shares one of his goals and four other things we learned from UW football media day

Posted on 7/30/2024

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Fall camp begins Tuesday morning at UW-Pletteville, but before the Badgers left town they held their local media day at the McClain Center where UW coach Luke Fickell, defensive coordinator Mike Tressel and offensive coordinator Phil Longo and a host of players met with reporters.

Opinion

Column on UW intellectual diversity lacked key information — Jim Slattery

Posted on 7/30/2024

Wisconsin State Journal

Letter to the editor: The authors equated political contributions to ideology. They used a lot of modifiers, such as “stunningly,” “remarkable” and “breathtaking” for their findings — in the absence of basic information to justify them.

UW-Madison Related

Vel Phillips, in death, still a trailblazer with Madison statue

Posted on 7/30/2024

The Capital Times

Her time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School was formative, as she and her husband experienced housing discrimination in Madison that would shape her efforts to combat the issue while serving in elected office.

Vel Phillips, trailblazing Black leader, honored with sculpture on Capitol Square

Posted on 7/30/2024

WORT FM

On Saturday afternoon, hundreds gathered outside the Capitol for a historic moment: the unveiling of a sculpture honoring a Black woman. The first of its kind on state Capitol grounds. The woman is Vel Phillips, a Milwaukee native whose decades-long career as a community leader, judge and politician paved the way for countless others.

7th Congressional District candidate Elsa Duranceau wants to codify right to privacy

Posted on 7/30/2024

Wisconsin Public Radio

Duranceau was born and raised in Merrill, Wisconsin, where she graduated Merrill High School and still lives. She served in the U.S. Air Force National Guard from 2011 to 2018 and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 2016 and also attended other UW campuses.