Camp Randall had successful alcohol sales in the general seating area and will continue to sell alcohol for the rest of the season, though a former UHS doctor raised concerns on the decision.
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UW Health psychologist weighs in on parental mental health
UW Health Distinguished Psychologist Dr. Shilagh Mirgain joined WMTV Monday to talk about the issues parents are facing. One change Mirgain said needs to happen is a change in the “culture of comparison,” which she explained is the habit of comparing one’s family to others, especially on social media.
Out-of-state college students could impact outcome of election
Mike Wagner is a professor and election expert at UW-Madison. He says no one person or individual will change the outcome of the November 5th election, but says it’s groups of people who could have the biggest impact. This means students, specifically out-of-state students.
Wisconsin’s 36 Most Influential Latino Leaders for 2024, Part 3
Dr. Dominic J Ledesma is assistant vice provost for culture, climate and engagement at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT).
Students for Justice in Palestine call for an end to the genocide in Gaza on one-year anniversary of Oct. 7
“They are not numbers. We will remember their names,” said Students for Justice in Palestine (SPJ) on the one-year anniversary since the genocide began while pro-Israeli counterprotesters mocked them at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
UW Hillel hosts vigil commemorating Oct. 7 attacks
Speakers share their accounts of the day, hopes for the future.
Students for Justice in Palestine hold Oct. 7 rally on Bascom Hill, met with pro-Israel counter-protest
‘I’m disappointed, but not shocked,’ SJP member said of counter-protest.
Students for Justice in Palestine rally on Oct. 7, decry recent violence in Gaza
“Many people on campus on both sides were touched by the news of this conflict a year ago, but today they are just used to it and have stopped caring,” SJP protester Junyao Wang told The Daily Cardinal. “We are not going to give up because we’re tired. We need to give people stimulation.”
One year later: UW-Madison students hold Oct. 7 vigil
Roughly 200 students gathered in Library Mall Monday night to remember the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel.
Camp Randall Coldplay concert excites business owners, tourism officials
The Wisconsin Badgers announced in a post on social media over the weekend Coldplay would come to Camp Randall, exciting both local business owners and tourism leaders.
Latino judges spotlight career barriers, uplift diversity at Legal Luminaries panel
Latino judges from across Wisconsin spoke about their careers and the obstacles faced on their path to the bench at a panel held at Memorial Union.
Dozens ejected during Saturday’s Badgers football game at Camp Randall
Despite an entertaining and dominating performance by the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Saturday, some fans ran into law enforcement trouble. According to statistics released by the UW-Madison Police Department Saturday, 26 people in total were ejected from the stadium during the game against Purdue. The total includes seven that were identified as UW students.
Arts for All and UW Marching Band renew partnership at Badger Bash
The University of Wisconsin Marching Band were not the only ones performing at Badger Bash Saturday.
Coldplay to play at Camp Randall in 2025
Fans will have to chance to jump around and enjoy live music at Camp Randall when Coldplay arrives at the stadium next year.
Wisconsin’s 36 Most Influential Latino Leaders for 2024, Part 1
Diego Campoverde Cisneros is diversity, equity and inclusion manager at UW Health, a role he took on in 2022 after nearly three years in a similar role at Quartz Health Solutions.
Natalie Arriaga de Brooks is the assistant director of the Wisconsin School of Business Multicultural Center, where she manages the center’s daily operations and its internship program.
Decreased enrollment, deficits bring woe to smaller UW System campuses
A Sept. 26 legislative committee meeting highlighted the problems smaller University of Wisconsin System campuses face as a new budget season looms.
Is this the end of Mosse Humanities?
The demolition of the Mosse Humanities Building and construction of new art and music buildings are under discussion after regents approve $855 million budget increase.
USDA: July inspection of UW-Madison animal research facility results in 4 critical citations, corrective measures implemented
A routine inspection conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture into the conditions of animals in the care of University of Wisconsin-Madison Enzyme Researchers this summer resulted in a handful of citations, the latest report found.
Facing high freshmen enrollment, UW converts study lounges into dorms
UW considering constructing new residence halls to solve housing shortage issues.
Students for Justice in Palestine UW advocate for UW divestment from Israel
‘The students deserve to know where the money that is being donated in their name is going. They deserve to know where it’s coming from,’ SJP member says.
UW System fosters effective civil dialogue through grant program
$90,000 budgeted for UW schools for the fall cycle of the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship, Civil Dialogue grant program.
UW develops strategy for entrepreneurial growth
New report aims to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystem across campus.
UW-Madison’s Jewish Communities celebrate Rosh Hashanah
UW Hillel board member Ari Rosenblatt shares holiday traditions, reflects on impacts of Oct. 7.
UW-Madison SJP member faces disciplinary hearing
University of Wisconsin-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine member Vignesh Ramachandran denied responsibility for three non-academic misconduct charges related to the spring encampment.
University Housing, The People’s Farm focus on urban agriculture, work to increase volunteers
The People’s Farm and University Housing encouraged volunteer participation, gave insight into food production during Eagle Heights open farm tour.
The state of the Wisconsin electorate: A conversation with Barry Burden, UW-Madison
It’s not unheard of that a state like Wisconsin has received so much attention from candidates and politicians acting as surrogates for the Republican and Democratic campaigns. In fact, according to University of Wisconsin-Madison Political Science Professor Barry Burden, we’re likely to see even more visits from people passing through the state before we reach November 5.
Faculty of Color Reception celebrates diversity among educational leaders
UW continues to strengthen commitment to faculty diversity with 22nd annual reception.
Holding History preserves tradition with papermaking event at Library Mall
Community members learn the art, history behind making paper.
Voterpalooza encourages first-time voters to get involved with electoral process
UW aims to boost civic engagement through live music, voter registrations.
Parkinson’s research breakthrough goes to human trials
A new method of treating Parkinson’s disease passed non-human trials at UW-Madison.
UW workshop explores medicinal and psychoactive properties of plants with interactive tour
Graduate students, faculty lead discussions on plants like wild rice and cannabis, highlighting medicinal uses and cultural significance.
UW-Madison updates student organization disciplinary proceedings
After recommendations from a working group on Registered Student Organization code of conduct, the University of Wisconsin-Madison required student organizations to have an advisor listed and outlined consequences for organizations that do not participate.
How to stand out for a college job
“Out of the whole 300 applicants, we took about 20 total,” said Tim, a person on a hiring committee for a sought-after position at UW-Madison whom the Cardinal is identifying by a pseudonym due to privacy concerns.
UW-Madison students concerned about friends studying abroad in Israel during missile attack
Shylee Ravid and Lexi Gold are freshman at UW-Madison and have multiple friends that are currently studying abroad in Israel. Ravid said that she texted her friends to check in, after learning of the missile attack Tuesday morning.
Guest column: House Republicans’ End Woke Higher Education Act is a recipe for disaster
GOP attempts to protect conservative voices with End Woke Higher Education Act, putting campuses at risk for hate speech.
UW-Madison names new executive director of financial aid
The University of Wisconsin-Madison named a new executive director for the Office of Student Financial Aid Monday. UW-Madison Office of Student Financial AidPhil Asbury will begin the role on December 1.
Clean energy study brings attention to Native American reservation economies
Recent research conducted by UW faculty finds how to help improve economies on Native American reservations through clean energy.
UW-Madison holds hearing for pro-Palestine student, almost five months after the encampment protest at Library Mall
Ryan Podolak, Associate Director of the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, is alleging that Vignesh Ramachandran is in violation of 17.09(11) False Statement/Refusal to Comply With Reasonable Request, 17.09(14) Violation of Ch. UWS 18 and 18.07(04) Picnicking and Camping, per the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (UWS) Administrative Code, Chapter 17 and 18.
Sold out: Ticket lotteries force empty-handed students to navigate risky reselling networks
Scalpers and scammers stand to make huge profits on facebook marketplace, GroupMe, Snapchat, Student Seats.
Legislative Council debates UW’s potential separation from Universities of Wisconsin
‘It is really important to recognize the ways that we differ, but that we can do that within the system,’ Chancellor Mnookin says
Campus environmental fund enables projects from B-Cycles to dining hall waste prevention
The University of Wisconsin-Madison “Sustain-A-Bash” campus tour highlighted environmentally focused projects across campus.
Wisconsin Black Student Union holds vigil for Marcellus Williams
The Wisconsin Black Student Union hosted a candlelight vigil on Friday to commemorate Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams, who was executed in Missouri on Tuesday.
UWPD releases pictures of suspects in e-bike and e-scooter thefts
The agency reported four e-scooter thefts on the night of Wednesday, September 25 — one from outside the Educational Sciences building, one from outside Mechanical Engineering, and two from outside LaBahn Arena.
Volunteers at UW–Madison Makeathon build toddler mobility trainers
UW Madison students, faculty, staff and alumni worked together at Makeathon 2024 to build Toddler Mobility Trainers on Friday. Volunteers, no matter their experience with engineering and shop, could help in different areas of building a small, customized wheelchair for young children with disabilities.
UW Men’s Rowing alumni give a ‘ship to shore’ salute to a 150-year legacy
Hundreds turned out to reflect, celebrate legendary crew and coaches, and screen the world premier of a new documentary, “Wisconsin Where They Row.”
Two students will face disciplinary hearings for alleged involvement at UW’s encampment
The two, Dahlia Saba and Vignesh Ramachandran, face disciplinary charges for allegedly “planning and carrying out an encampment on university lands.” Disciplinary charges were brought based on an op-ed co-authored by the two in The Cap Times where they critiqued the UW-Madison administration’s refusal to engage with protestor demands to divest from companies profiting off the genocide in Gaza.
UW Office of Sustainability celebrates 11th annual Sustain-a-Bash
Showcase continues to connect new students with campus sustainability resources.
Wisconsin Black Student Union hosts vigil for Marcellus Williams
‘I’m tired and drained of the collective mourning, the constant disappointment and blatant racism,’ WBSU Outreach Director says.
UW-Madison ranked 39th university in the nation by U.S. News
UW-Madison’s overall ranking dropped slightly from 35th in 2024 but still stayed 10 places higher than its 49th-place ranking in 2019. Its ranking among public universities fell one spot from 12th last year.
Former UW Athletics employee to repay more than $7000 of stolen student athlete money to department
Former UW Athletics employee Marcel Dubois is facing charges for spending upwards of $7000 using cards meant for student athletes.
University of Wisconsin fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted stay on as a professor
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who was seeking to retain tenure after his dismissal as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for making pornographic films.
UW-Madison freshman class drops in diversity
This year’s freshman class has a lower percentage of Black, Indigenous, and Latino students compared to last year.
Vos says he’s open to ‘finding consensus’ on abortion at UW-Madison visit
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos promoted contraceptive access and highlighted Republican Party goals in Wisconsin during a College Republicans of University of Wisconsin-Madison event.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss visits UW as journalist in residence
‘If you go out and try to find the truth and tell the story it’s always there for you,’ Maraniss says.
UW’s Food and Finance Institute is celebrating local food
A local two day event celebrating all things food and the industry is coming to Garver Feed Mill. The University of Wisconsin’s “Food Finance Institute” presents the “Food Finance Forum & Expo” on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26.
Guest column: Students have a right to leave the classroom. Canvas isn’t helping
Digital learning management system softwares changed higher education forever, but that has come at a price.
Cleared of antisemitism, records show Mecha attributes disaffiliation to ‘hostile’ disciplinary investigation
After UW-Madison cleared Mecha de Teejop of responsibility for an antisemitic chalking event surfaced last May, records show the former student organization faced an investigation they called “hostile” and likened to “McCarthyism.”
UW Horticulture to provide online gardening sessions
While the programs are free to attend through a webinar, UW said registration is required for each session. All programs will be recorded and available for later viewing.
UW-Madison welcomes second-largest freshman class in school history
A 65,933 students applied to be part of this year’s freshman class, a 3.8% increase from last year. Freshman enrollment is up 6.9% from last year, with total enrollment setting a new UW-Madison record at 52,126 students.
Governor, students call on UW-Madison leaders to meet with graduate students over workplace concerns
The governor and UW-Madison’s student governance organization have backed a call from a campus labor organization for regular, voluntary meetings with administrators over workplace concerns.