Universities of Wisconsin campuses have 1,177 more students this fall than previously projected, according to enrollment data released Tuesday.
UW campuses seeing higher enrollment than previously projected
Wisconsin State Journal
October 30, 2024
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‘Top Chef’s’ Dan Jacobs chosen as speaker for UW-Madison’s winter commencement
Wisconsin State Journal
“Top Chef: Wisconsin” finalist Dan Jacobs was chosen as the keynote speaker for UW-Madison’s Dec. 15 winter commencement.
Research
Research suggests women farmers may improve local economies
Wisconsin Public Radio
New research has found that communities with more women-owned or -operated farms have higher rates of business creation, lower poverty rates and a longer average life expectancy.
University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Steven Deller is a co-author of the research first published in January. Deller and colleagues argue that the reduction in rural poverty is particularly important.
Researcher highlights changing landscape of global warming
Badger Herald
NOAA Climate, Global Change Postdoctoral Fellow presents how warming factors change in the Arctic, North Atlantic, their global impacts.
Campus life
The demand for child care, How young adults view the presidential race, How mindfulness techniques can help caregivers
Wisconsin Public Radio
VIDEO Trump vs. Harris: Madison voters’ thoughts
Wisconsin Examiner
With early voting underway and only six days until Election Day, on the streets around the State Capitol and on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, we asked people who they want to become the next president of the United States and what are the issues that matter to them.
After run on ‘Top Chef,’ Milwaukee’s Dan Jacobs to deliver UW-Madison commencement speech
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee chef and restaurateur Dan Jacobs will cook up a commencement speech for the University of Wisconsin-Madison this winter.
Wisconsin’s Top Chef season runner-up to address UW’s winter commencement
WKOW – Channel 27
UW-Madison has announced a special guest for its winter commencement on Dec. 15.
Caribbean Students Association member responds to derogatory comments made at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally
Badger Herald
Comedian’s comments toward Latinos, African Americans ignite backlash from Puerto Rican community, GOP leaders.
‘Top Chef’s’ Dan Jacobs announced as UW-Madison winter commencement speaker
Daily Cardinal
Dan Jacobs, a contestant on the popular cooking show and Milwaukee restaurant owner, will address graduates at the Winter Commencement Dec. 15.
Opinion
UW-Madison policies undermine the student dialogue
Daily Cardinal
Cardinal View: UW-Madison expression policies shape debate on only their terms. This restricts student dialogue.
UW Experts in the News
Case-Shiller shows dip in home prices, breaking 2024 uptrend
Marketplace
Ebbing price growth might seem novel, but it’s not surprising. Mark Eppli, director of the real estate program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, identified three main reasons price hikes are cooling. One is the supply of homes for sale.
Obituaries
James M. “Jim” Huffer, M.D.
Wisconsin State Journal
Jim joined the Orthopedics Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and eventually became a partner at Bone and Joint Surgery and Associates. In addition to patient care, he was a highly regarded teacher, earning the student-given UW Medical School teaching award twice. Jim also cared for and mentored student athletes on the UW football, basketball and hockey teams. The UW Hockey team won the NCAA National Championship in 1973, while Jim was the team physician.
UW-Madison Related
At Wisconsin Campus, Out-of-state Students Vote Where It ‘Matters’
Barron's
For Sadie Rosenthal, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, choosing to vote in the US swing state rather than her native Maryland was a no-brainer.