PHOTO: Christopher Zahasky, associate professor in the Department of Geoscience at UW-Madison, stacks rock samples extracted from the drilling site on French Island on Tuesday, June 4. Three wells are being drilled on the island as part of a research project funded by the La Crosse County.
“It’s such a cool atmosphere sitting in the stands. It really got me excited for this summer,’’ said Healy, the UW coach for 14 years. “I could see what a draw that is going to be.’’
The proposal to build University of Wisconsin athletic facilities on part of Camp Randall Memorial Park has been scrutinized by veterans groups and officials who see the land as sacred.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Wisconsin–Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Jun. 10 in Prairie du Sac for the construction of a world-class dairy research facility that will expand the two organizations’ long-standing partnership to tackle key issues affecting dairy farms across the country.
UW-Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new dairy research facility in Prairie du Sac on Monday.
Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara, UW-Madison professor of history and department chair of African American Studies, developed the courses in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a new series called “Why History Matters,” a critical look at racism in American institutions.
Film director Alexander Payne presented a special viewing of “The Holdovers” at UW-Madison’s Cinematheque and stayed for a Q&A on April 12.
The UW Carbone Cancer Center is starting a research program for college students underrepresented in oncology this summer. The program — Science Careers in Oncology Research with Equity, or SCORE — is a 10-week program for college students to learn and participate in cancer research in a lab setting, working closely with professionals in the field as well as their peers.
Burt’s area of expertise was Healthcare Law and he advised nursing homes, doctors, acupuncturists, and hospitals. He taught courses in the School of Nursing and in the Law School at the University of Wisconsin (Madison).
“The feedback that I’ve heard, and obviously I’m sure there are people on all ends of the spectrum, but the feedback that we’ve received has been almost exclusively positive,” Dargan said.
None of those who were injured or involved in the shooting are known to be affiliated with UW-Madison, according to UWPD. UW-Madison is not currently in session. The university is offering sympathy and concern for those injured, along with resources and support to UW students who may have been impacted.
Marcelle Haddix, who has held numerous leadership positions in her 16 years at Syracuse University and currently serves as associate provost for strategic initiatives, has been chosen as the next dean of UW–Madison’a School of Education. Haddix will begin on Aug. 11.
Regent Amy Bogost will serve a one-year term as the board’s president, and Regent Kyle Weatherly will serve as the vice president. Both joined the board in May 2020.
Five campuses have already been targeted for closure or a transition from in-person learning — UW-Platteville Richland will be completely vacated by July 1, while UW-Oshkosh Fond du Lac, UW-Milwaukee Washington County, UW-Green Bay Marinette and UW-Milwaukee Waukesha are all slated for closure or a transition to online-only classes.
MPD shut down Johnson Street and surrounding areas to investigate the incident early Sunday. The University of Wisconsin released a statement offering resources for those involved or affected by the incident, though no one injured is known to be affiliated with UW.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries at a shooting in downtown Madison near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus early Sunday morning.
Gov. Tony Evers said he will ask the Legislature to give the Universities of Wisconsin system more than $800 million in his next budget. This would be “the largest biennial budget increase in our UW system’s state history,” Evers said.
Using archival audio and media coverage (including Capital Times articles) and present-day interviews, “You Killed Chris” pieces together the details of the case and the historical context for the crime.
Monica Smith, who started with the UW system in June 2023, submitted her resignation May 20 to take a job at private liberal arts college University of Richmond in Virginia, UW system President Jay Rothman announced to the UW Board of Regents at its meeting Thursday.
The announcement comes a day after the regents voted on their annual operating budget, which leaves seven universities with budget shortfalls for the upcoming year and has the UW system propping up one of its schools, UW-Oshkosh, after it became the first in UW system history to deplete its savings and run a cash shortfall in the millions.
For three years he taught at UW Stout in Menomonie. The last fifteen years of his career he worked as a research engineer at Forest Products Lab in Madison.
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Smith’s resignation comes after a tumultuous year where diversity, equity and inclusion were repeatedly assailed by Republican lawmakers and the subject of a six-month budget standoff. During the standoff, instigated by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, about 35,000 UW System employees saw their pay raises put on pause.
Marcelle Haddix, who has held various leadership positions at Syracuse University, will take the helm of one of the nations highest-ranked education schools.
Incoming Dean Haddix plans to incorporate more interdisciplinary education.
Dr. Marcelle Haddix was announced as the school’s new dean on Thursday. Haddix is currently the associate provost for strategic initiatives at Syracuse University and was previously chair of the Reading and Language Arts department at Syracuse’s School of Education.
For the first time, a research team with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center has created a map, called the GLBRC Atlas that shows abandoned croplands, where they are, how long they’ve been abandoned, and more.
Badger alum John Stecher’s journey from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to the C-Suite of the largest Alternative Investment firm in the world is a lesson for all students: stay determined and embrace collaboration.
The Daily Cardinal spent over 1,000 combined hours at the UW-Madison pro-Palestine encampment. Here are our takeaways.
University Health Services partners with student organizations to support student survivors beyond Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Gov. Tony Evers announced three new appointments Friday to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. Tim Nixon, Jack Salzwedel and Desmond Adongo are filling the spots of three members whose terms expired this month.
UW could benefit from independent governing system, new budget model, expert says
Evers appointed Tim Nixon, Jack Salzwedel and Desmond Adongo to fill the vacancies, which expired May 1st.
Low trust in campus administration remains in the month following the police raid on the UW-Madison pro-Palestine encampment.
The study, conducted by UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health researchers, was funded in part through a partnership with Meta, which owns Facebook. The company, according to UW-Madison, played no role in the study’s design, analysis or reporting.
In emails and communications that ticket customers shared with BadgerExtra, Wisconsin informed some fans with men’s basketball seats in the lower level, particularly on the sidelines near the court, that their location won’t be available in the same setup starting in the 2024-25 season.
Michael Wagner, a professor at UW-Madison, says most voters have already chosen if they’ll support Trump in the next election, but small differences between Biden and Trump could matter in a state like Wisconsin.
New research from UW-Madison shows smartphone use could have benefits for young people.
University of Wisconsin-Madison law professor Adam Stevenson said he did not think the jury would come to a decision this soon. “The timing of the verdict was surprising as well as how quickly the jury agreed, all 12 of them, that all 34 counts were met and met at that felony level,” Adam Stevenson said.
The Madison Police Department Special Events Team was assisting the UW-Madison Police Department in breaking up a tent encampment at Library Mall. MPD spokesperson Stephanie Fryer said, while on campus, a man pulled an officer to the ground and attempted to disarm her of her wooden baton.
Mann Scholar Alum Remarks were given by Dr. Alisa King-Klemperer, the first ever Mann Scholar to get her doctorate degree. She is now the communications manager at the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC), a scientific center for astroparticle research located at the University of Wisconsin—Madison.
The initiative, known as the Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise Program, is launching for undergraduate, medical degree, law degree, and currently enrolled Native American students.
The Madison Police Department arrested a pro-Palestine demonstrator Friday evening on charges for battery or threat to an officer and disarming a peace officer.
The individual, a UW alum, was arrested for allegedly disarming and causing battery or threat to law enforcement. Disarming and causing harm to or threatening a police officer are both Class H felonies in Wisconsin — the individual could face up to 12 years in prison and maximum fines of $20,000.
How this protest fits into recent history, what to carry moving forward, and what to leave behind.
YDSA is suspended pending an investigation for allegedly violating campus policy and state law during the encampment, a suspension letter from Dean of students, Christina Olstad said. SJP is under a similar CSO investigation.
Judge determines defendants plausibly committed felonies.
Muslim and Middle Eastern North African (MENA) students at UW-Madison believe more cultural identity centers can help the safety and community of marginalized students on campus.
The demands of the anti-Israel protests on campus include “cutting all ties with Israeli institutions, including the… Mosse Graduate Exchange Fellowship.” As a member of the Faculty Committee for the George L. Mosse Program in History, which administers the exchange fellowship, I strongly oppose this demand as a threat to academic freedom. The free exchange of ideas, scholars, and students is essential for the advancement of knowledge and the fearless sifting and winnowing long championed by the University of Wisconsin.
WFAA and other public university foundations are set up to ‘intentionally obscure the public’s right of access’ says journalist suing for NIL contract
Negotiations set to continue on last day of final exams.
With recent protests on campus, the University sent out a list of planned security protocols. “These security measures follow typical University of Wisconsin gameday protocols and will be in place for both commencement ceremonies,” said a release from UW-Madison officials.
UWPD says any disruption of campus events, which includes graduation, is against state law and will not be tolerated. Any students who do will face a suspension and have their degree put on hold.
Madison police officers arrested a 20-year-old man who they said tried to fight people near the Library Mall encampment Wednesday night.
The statement restated administrators’ goal to end the encampment demonstration, but said “no such police action will occur at 4 p.m. today.”“It remains an urgent campus priority to end the encampment, which is illegal, a violation of student and registered student organization conduct rules, and an increasing safety concern,” the statement said.
All incidents have occurred during encampment demonstration.
Students, protestors and community members gathered at the Common Council meeting to voice their support and concerns about the resolution.
Protest organizer Dahlia Saba said they brought a proposal to Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and other UW leaders that outlined “several principles of ethical investment.””Specifically, no investing in weapons manufacturing, no investing in companies that profit off of the occupied territories and no investing in companies that profit off of private prisons,” Saba said.
The UW-Madison Police Department said Wednesday that it is investigating three incidents that reportedly occurred on Library Mall over the past week.
Those surveyed were also asked about the recent campus protests, some of which were underway on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison at the time of the survey.Voters 50% to 38% opposed the student protests being held on college and university campuses responding to Israel’s actions in Gaza.
