Several international students and alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have had their visas canceled from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, the university said in a statement Monday.
April 8, 2025
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13 UW-Madison visas terminated by U.S. government, Mnookin says it’s not tied to ‘protest activity’
The United States government terminated six University of Wisconsin-Madison student visas and seven alumni visa employment extensions, the university announced in a statement Monday.
Several UW-Madison students, alumni have visas terminated by U.S. government
Six University of Wisconsin–Madison students had their visas terminated by the U.S. government, the university announced Monday.
In addition, seven alumni on employment extensions were also affected. A terminated visa status requires the individual to leave the United States immediately.
International students at UW-Madison have visas terminated amid nationwide crackdown at colleges
A handful of international students and alumni staff at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have had their visas terminated, according to the university.
Research
AI screening tool can streamline care for opioid use disorder, reduce hospital readmissions
Doctors and researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health have developed an artificial intelligence tool to ensure some of our most vulnerable patients, those battling opioid use disorder, don’t fall through the cracks.
“The medical chart is full of information and it’s overwhelming, and our human brains just can’t process everything,” Dr. Majid Afshar said.
A mother’s love and one family’s journey toward a rare diagnosis, 14 years in the making
Doctors theorized Treyson could have cerebral palsy or Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic syndrome that causes intellectual disabilities, difficulty walking and talking and seizures, many of the symptoms he possessed. Genetic testing was done. Nothing matched.
That changed in 2021 when the UW-Madison’s Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine began the Undiagnosed Disease Program, making it the second of its kind in the state. Part of the University’s School of Medicine and Public Health, it is often the last stop for patients who are looking for answers.
Higher Education/System
Faculty Senate condemns police violence against last spring’s encampment, calls for restoration of shared governance involvement
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Faculty Senate condemned the police violence against protesters at last May’s pro-Palestine encampment during a packed meeting Monday, with proponents arguing the demonstration was non-violent and the police disproportionately harmed students and faculty of color.
Deported over a speeding ticket? Dozens of US students’ visas abruptly revoked
Lisa is an international student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, just one month away from graduation. She asked to use a pseudonym due to concerns about retaliation and an ongoing legal case. She is one of several students across states who found their legal status revoked by the US government on 4 April, without prior notice or clear explanation. University statements show that at least 39 students have been affected, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, Stanford, Ohio State, the University of Tennessee, the University of Kentucky, Minnesota State University and the University of Oregon.
Campus life
Legendary UW Marching Band director dwells on ‘Moments of Happiness’
“I was blessed with 50 years of having fun — not everyone has,” enthused the 88-year-old Leckrone, who retired in 2019. “I’m still a ham at heart.”
Economist geopolitics editor says China and U.S. must remain economics allies during UW-Madison vis
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) hosted British journalist David Rennie Thursday, who argued that the United States and China must remain economic allies, even as the Trump administration heightens ideological divides between the nations.
Scott Walker talks tariffs, Medicaid, Act 10 at UW-Madison event
Former Gov. Scott Walker made an appearance on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus Monday night, and talked with students about a number of topics, including President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the state’s Act 10 collective bargaining law.
Athletics
‘Put Wisconsin women’s basketball back on the map’: Robin Pingeton holds first press conference as head coach
Robin Pingeton held an introductory press conference as the new head coach of the Wisconsin women’s basketball team On April 1st, stressing the importance of recruiting and retaining talent for the team.
UW Experts in the News
Cicadas are back—and this time it’s the ‘mother of all broods’
Includes interview with entomologist PJ Liesch.