A spokesperson for the University of Wisconsin System said the U.S. government has terminated visas for international students at universities across the state, including 13 at UW-Madison.
April 9, 2025
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Trump administration revokes visas for at least 27 international students across UW System
The Trump administration revoked the visas of more than two dozen current or former University of Wisconsin System students, UW officials have announced.
Visa terminations impact students at multiple University of Wisconsin schools
Visas for current or former students have been terminated at other Universities of Wisconsin schools, in addition to those that have been reported at UW-Madison.
Research
Health: Treating Parkinson’s disease and shingles
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Dr. Laura Buyan-Dent, a UW Health neurologist, talks about this neurodegenerative disorder.
Wisconsin Book of the Month: ‘Saving Hearts and Killing Rats,’ on scientist behind warfarin
In his new biography “Saving Hearts and Killing Rats: Karl Paul Link and the Discovery of Warfarin” (HenschelHAUS Publishing), veteran Madison journalist and author Doug Moe recounts the steps from hay to medicine while also building up a portrait of Link, a University of Wisconsin-Madison biochemist with a propensity for battling authority.
Higher Education/System
Several UW-Madison students, alumni have visas terminated by US government
The Trump administration terminated six University of Wisconsin-Madison student visas and seven alumni visa employment extensions, the university announced Monday.
Here’s how a new federal law is affecting hazing reports on Wisconsin campuses
A new federal law is changing how Wisconsin college campuses review hazing and hazing policy. The Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed into law late last year by former President Joe Biden, aims to reduce hazing at universities through stricter reporting rules, penalties and more accessible university reports.
Trump administration cancels visas of 13 UW-Madison international students and alumni
President Donald Trump’s administration canceled the visas of six current University of Wisconsin-Madison students and seven alumni who had employment extensions, the university announced. Universities of Wisconsin spokesperson Mark Pitsch said in an email that there have also been cancellations at other UW campuses and the system is working on gathering more information.
Campus life
Memorial Union releases new sunburst plushie as terrace chairs return
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Memorial Union has debuted Ray Laken ahead of the terrace chairs making their seasonal comeback. It’s the second plushie made to look like Chairlings, characters inspired by the yellow, “Allis Chalmers” orange and “John Deere” green terrace chairs.
Walker opposes Trump tariffs, talks government spending during UW-Madison visit
Former Republican Gov. Scott Walker visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison Monday to discuss the economy and government spending, despite saying he made no attempt to read Gov. Tony Evers’ 2025-27 Capital Budget.
Day of the Badger is back April 8-9
The annual Day of the Badger returns to the University of Wisconsin Madison’s campus on April 8 and 9. Day of the Badger serves as the university’s annual online day of giving and a chance for the Badgers community to support UW.
Calling for change in Madison
The way these protests affected and defined Madison proves yet again that the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the most important thing about the city. Of the demonstrations listed in this article, only two — against Gov. Scott Walker’s Act 10 assault on public employees in 2011 and for Black lives in 2020 — weren’t driven by UW–Madison students.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says Trump’s tariffs should end by Labor Day
Former Gov. Scott Walker says he’s no fan of tariffs but he’s willing to give President Donald Trump’s gamble on taxing foreign imports a chance.
Walker spoke Monday night to about 100 students and members of the public gathered at UW’s Grainger Hall for an event hosted by Young America’s Foundation, of which Walker is the president.
State news
Wisconsin writer turns his ‘lifelong obsession’ of researching cultural icons into new book
Wisconsin author Dean Robbins’ new book “Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me” is a collection of essays about notable people who have a connection to Wisconsin, either because they lived in Wisconsin or had a significant experience while passing through.