After 24 hours of programming and coding — fueled by plenty of snacks and energy drinks — the organizers of an annual hackathon event at the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced which of the 55 projects would move on as finalists.
November 12, 2024
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Research
Framing the climate crisis around health: Wisconsin professor wants a narrative shift
After years of studying the deleterious effects of climate change on human health, a Wisconsin professor has come to view his work as less about devastation and more about hope.
“The health benefits of a low-carbon economy are so enormous.” Dr. Jonathan Patz recently told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.”
Higher Education/System
Trump made big gains on Wisconsin’s college campuses in 2024 election
President-elect Donald Trump flipped Wisconsin by narrowly increasing his margins across the state compared to 2020. But around some Wisconsin college campuses, his numbers grew by leaps and bounds.
Campus life
University hosts Veterans Day Recognition Breakfast to honor military service members
‘Together, we can ensure that our veteran students feel strong, feel belonging and feel empowered in this environment, ready to make a positive impact here at UW-Madison and beyond,” Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Fernie Rodriguez says.
$15 million grant toward UW’s RISE initiative will encourage human investment in AI
‘We position ourselves with the expertise and the support that we need to address whatever is coming next,’ RISE spokesperson says.
Arts & Humanities
Royal Photographic Society awards 2024 – in pictures
The Royal Photographic Society Award for editorial or documentary photography: Darcy Padilla Wounded Knee, Pine Ridge Reservation, February 2015, US, from the series Dreamers. Darcy Padilla is an associate professor of art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a member photographer of Agence VU’ in Paris. Known for her narrative photography, Padilla focuses on long-term projects that explore themes of struggle and the transgenerational effects of socioeconomic issues.
Athletics
Wisconsin Badgers analyst Jack Del Rio, former NFL coach, resigns after OWI arrest
Former National Football League head coach Jack Del Rio, who had been part of the Wisconsin Badgers football staff as a senior analyst, will resign following his arrest in Madison early Friday for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
UW football coaching legend Barry Alvarez lands radio gig with Good Karma broadcasting
Former University of Wisconsin football coach and athletics director Barry Alvarez will become a regular voice on radio for ESPN Madison, a move announced by station owner Good Karma Brands.
Kickoff time, TV information released for Wisconsin football’s tilt at Nebraska
Wisconsin travels to Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium for a matchup with the Cornhuskers and the Badgers will be vying for their 11th consecutive victory over their Big Ten Conference rival. The Freedom Trophy will be on the line with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff Nov. 23 on Big Ten Network, the conference announced Monday.
Wisconsin football assistant resigns after OWI arrest
Jack Del Rio is resigning from his adviser role with the University of Wisconsin football program following his arrest last week for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Badgers football senior advisor resigns following crash, OWI arrest
Badgers football senior advisor Jack Del Rio resigns after first-offense for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.