UW officials say a government shutdown could affect research operations on campus, depending on the length of the shutdown and the guidance provided by federal agencies.
UW-Madison preparing for possible shutdown of federal government
WKOW-TV 27
September 29, 2025
Top Stories
UW–Madison unveils Morgridge Hall in $267 million, privately funded project
WKOW-TV 27
UW-Madison’s School of Computer, Data, and Information Sciences celebrated its new home Friday.
Morgridge Hall is a privately funded $267 million investment, with Tashia and John Morgridge as the building’s principal donors.
Safety remains top priority at UW this fall
The Badger Herald
As the fall semester begins, UW–Madison remains committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the campus community, according to UWPD Chief of Police Brent Plisch.
Amid visa restrictions, international freshmen enrollment plummets at UW-Madison
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
International freshman enrollment at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has dropped to its lowest level in at least a decade, according to recently released admissions data for the fall semester.
Research
National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’ as storm approaches
The Washington Post
It may ultimately be impossible to replace what’s been lost, at least in the short term, said Chris Vagasky, research program manager for Wisconet, a statewide network of weather and soil monitoring stations based at the University of Wisconsin.
A Diminished Social Security Work Force, and Its Customers, Feel the Strain
The New York Times
Professor Savin, with researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Binghamton University, interviewed lawyers and social workers in 31 offices that help Americans enroll in disability and Supplemental Social Security Income, a needs-based program.
New UW study highlights struggles of Black men in STEM graduate programs
The Badger Herald
A University of Wisconsin study brought to light the personal challenges Black men face in engineering graduate programs. The study was conducted by educational leadership and policy analysis professor Brian A. Burt.
Higher Education/System
The Future of Higher Education
Wisconsin Public Radio
American universities are facing new questions about their purpose. How are they adjusting to address those questions and what will tomorrow’s university look like? For this final broadcast of University of the Air, we’ll look into the future with Johannes Britz, Senior Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs of the Universities of Wisconsin.
Campus life
ASM Sustainability committee stresses student, faculty climate accountability
The Daily Cardinal
At their first meeting of the semester Sept. 19, the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) Sustainability Committee celebrated the GOLD Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) rating the University of Wisconsin-Madison was recently awarded, while calling for increased student and faculty involvement in combating the climate crisis.
New Aha Momo food cart makes dumplings for UW-Madison
The Capital Times
Outside the University of Wisconsin’s Educational Sciences building on West Johnson Street, a new food cart, Aha Momo, opened this past August and is already drawing a crowd. Inside the cart, chef and owner Yeshe Gyatso brings decades of culinary experience to each handmade dumpling.
Extension
Wisconsin DNR steps up monitoring for invasive fish in Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin Public Radio
Once established, the fish could significantly impact sportfishing. Acy noted recreational fishing has a $234 million impact on the local economy, according to a 2006 survey by the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
Garden Talk: Dividing and transplanting peonies
Wisconsin Public Radio
They may flower in the spring but now is the time to dig up your peony plants. We talk to UW Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist Lisa Johnson about how to make sure your peonies look great next spring.
Community
Bucky Badger celebrates 85th birthday with downtown Madison bash
Channel 3000
University of Wisconsin’s iconic mascot Bucky Badger marked his 85th birthday with an unprecedented celebration that brought thousands of Madisonians together across downtown Madison.
AAUW Sheboygan Foundation STEM event returns Nov. 8 with chance to empower young minds
The Sheboygan Press
The event, which started in 2017 and has gained popularity and significant local business support over the years, will feature inspiring UW Badger Talks guest speaker Zain Abhari, interactive workshops and engaging hands-on activities designed to spark interest in STEM subjects.
Athletics
Talking to agents, negotiating contracts are all part of the job for Wisconsin football general manager Marcus Sedberry
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Growing up in Dallas, the general manager of the Wisconsin football program watched his father, Marvin, a former football coach, turn down better jobs in favor of the program that was a project.
As Wisconsin Badgers coach Greg Gard adapts to transient era, he sticks to ‘core values’
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
College athletics, as Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Greg Gard sees it, is “slowly moving towards a more stable environment.”
6th former Wisconsin women’s basketball player joins lawsuit against former coach
Wisconsin State Journal
A sixth former University of Wisconsin women’s basketball player has joined a lawsuit claiming psychological abuse by former coach Marisa Moseley.
New Badgers women’s basketball coach invites fans to witness ‘energy’
The Capital Times
First-year University of Wisconsin women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton had a plan for the first week she spent with her team this summer.
Former Wisconsin football teammates reflect on troubled ‘entertainer’ Bill Ferrario, who died at 47
Wisconsin State Journal
Casey Rabach grew accustomed to Bill Ferrario being by his side in life’s biggest moments.
Memory of this prolific Wisconsin scorer fades with time. Teammates want to change that
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach John Powless was willing to play shorthanded to teach a valuable lesson.
Opinion
Local firms can convert Baraboo campus into a trade school | Jack Meegan
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: My question is: Why should Baraboo and Sauk County supply the funds for upkeep and maintenance, which could be hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Why not establish trade courses in the unused portion of this facility.
College football NIL is worthy of Badgers fans’ boos | Kathryn Klement
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: Perhaps the UW-Madison athletic department should let the season ticket holders vote for the next coach. Give us three qualified candidates and let the people paying for these outrageous salaries choose the next coach.
UW-Madison Related
Robert Barnett, a consummate Washington dealmaker, dies at 79
The Washington Post
Mr. Barnett studied history and English at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1968, and graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 1971.
Robert B. Barnett, Washington Master of the Book World Megadeal, Dies at 79
The New York Times
Robert Bruce Barnett, the older of two siblings, was born on Aug. 26, 1946, in Waukegan, Ill. His mother, Betty (Simon) Barnett, did sales work at a department store, and his father, Bernard Barnett, worked for the Social Security Administration. Robert attended the University of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Public Radio’s ‘To the Best of Our Knowledge’ and Zorba Paster sign off
Wisconsin State Journal
“To the Best of Our Knowledge,” which aired for 35 years on public radio, broadcast its last radio show this weekend with an audio montage of longtime listeners commemorating the show and thanking its host and producers.
UW-Madison tackling backlog of thousands of expense reports
Wisconsin State Journal
At the beginning of last week, the Universities of Wisconsin’s travel expense audit team started temporarily assisting UW-Madison to help with more than 6,000 expense reports with processing times that average 30 business days.