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Guest column: Dear University Housing, bring back all female-identifying residence halls
When looking at sexual violence on campus, the need for this space becomes particularly clear.
UW-Madison SJP protests student disciplinary hearing, criticizes new expressive policy
University of Wisconsin-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine protested student disciplinary investigations and criticized updates to university protest policy outside Gordon dining hall on Sept. 11.
Guest column: UW Global Gateway Initiative: a golden ticket to study abroad
University must continue investing in study abroad programs to improve cultural consciousness in student body.
Conservative law firm files complaint against McNair Scholars Program
‘I thought that the eligibility criteria was unfair and discriminatory,’ UW student, plaintiff says.
UW Madison student voters share impact of celebrities endorsing presidential candidates
There is buzz around celebrities endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump this election cycle. University of Wisconsin- Madison students say it’s exciting to see their favorite celebrities speak about the candidates. “I feel like Beyonce’s a big one, like that’s my queen right there,” UW Madison Junior Natalia Baker said.
UW-Madison officially launches search for new police chief
The search committee will be chaired by UW–Madison’s Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs Nancy Lynch.
Universities of Wisconsin sees highest overall enrollment since 2020
Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin grew by over 1,000 students overall this fall , UWs President Jay Rothman announced Monday, with UW-Madison seeing record enrollment.
UW Ad Hoc report highlights path forward for Black student support
“We’re focused on a comprehensive call to action to create policies that really provoke a cognizant campus environment,” Byars-Winston said in an interview.
UW alumni donate $75 million to fund construction of a new engineering building
Marvin and Jeffrey Levy honor late brother Phillip with contribution.
Campus organizations help UW-Madison students with mental health crisis
Two UW-Madison student organizations hope to help students facing mental health issues through peer-to-peer support.
F-35s fly over Camp Randall before kickoff
The University of Wisconsin marching band was not the only sound Badger fans could hear filling Camp Randall Saturday. Before kickoff against the Alabama Crimson Tide, two F-35s flew in formation over the stadium.
19 ejected, 11 arrested during Saturday’s Wisconsin game vs. Alabama
Most who attended Saturday’s Wisconsin Badgers football game at Camp Randall Stadium were well behaved. Some, however, left with a citation, or with a police escort.
UW branch campus closures take opportunities from rural students
School is back in session for UW-Madison students in the capitol city, but many college classrooms around the state are permanently closing their doors.
65 first aid calls made during Wisconsin vs. Alabama game
UWPD issued 11 citations, 10 of those to UW-Madison students. Additionally, 19 people were ejected from the game, 15 of those being UW-Madison students.
UW releases policy clarifying when official public statements are appropriate
University to only make public position statements on matters directly affecting campus.
New UW-Madison policy prohibits institutional statements on controversial matters
Under the policy, university leaders, faculty and staff will “generally refrain” from issuing statements in their capacity as university employees, but personal statements are allowed if they can’t be “reasonably perceived” to represent the univeristy.
Report recommends changes to improve UW-Madison Black experience
Mnookin has tasked Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence LaVar Charleston with reviewing and implementing the report’s recommendations, according to a press release from UW-Madison.
Judge dismisses UW-Madison NIL public records lawsuit
Lawsuit challenging the denial of a public records request for a Name, Image and Likeness contract held by the UW Foundation dismissed by Dane County Circuit Court judge.
Guest column: GOP must step up on UW regents’ bid for $855 million in funding
Lawmakers must move to support increased state funding for UW system schools, steady tuition, enable scholarships.
How are alcohol sales going at Camp Randall?
The numbers of citations, detox transfers, and police contact with people at a blood alcohol content of 0.20 or higher haven’t changed much between the first two games of the 2023 season and this year.
Students for Justice in Palestine protest misconduct charges after encampment
‘The moment they heard my Latino name they decided to cuff me,’ student says.
UW-Madison Athletics Dept. employee accused of using per diem cards for personal purchases
A UW-Madison Athletics Department employee is accused of spending thousands of dollars using per diem cards meant for student athletes, according to a criminal complaint obtained by WMTV 15 News on Thursday. Marcel Dubois, 51, is accused of several felony counts. He faces 12 counts of misappropriating ID information to obtain money and one misdemeanor charge of computer crime- access data.
Brothers make largest single gift to UW-Madison’s engineering college to fund new building
The $75 million gift places the college halfway to its goal of $175 million. An additional $197 million in funding for the building will come from the state of Wisconsin, totaling $347 million.
UW-Madison wins 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge
It beat all of the other Big Ten schools that year for the highest voting rate.
College of Engineering students brew department’s first-ever beers, lessons learned along the way
Following the opening of the John C. Kuetemeyer Instructional Laboratories, students in the College of Engineering at UW-Madison brewed the department’s first-ever beers this summer.
UW-Madison students recount moments before fire engulfs home
Six UW-Madison students are without a home and most of their belongings after a fire ripped through their home early Wednesday morning. Ring Doorbell video footage shows the moments Lolly Walsh made a lifesaving knock on her neighbors’ door after noticing flames behind their home.
UW-Madison announces $75M gift for new engineering building
UW-Madison officials said the new building will be named the Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center. It will be an eight-story, 395,000 square-foot building that gives the College of Engineering a chance to expand its enrollment.
Brothers donate $75 million for UW-Madison engineering building
Brothers Marvin and Jeffrey Levy, both UW-Madison alumni, are donating $75 million to help build the university’s new engineering building. On Wednesday, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said this is the largest single gift in college history.
Guest column: Big Ten expansion brings positive change for Wisconsin football
Expanded league will lead to new rivalries, stronger recruiting, higher revenues.
University Veteran Services, student orgs host 9/11 memorial on Bascom Hill
Memorial acts as unifying event, emphasizes importance of students remembering 9/11.
Updated: Fire displaces six students on 500 block of W. Washington Ave.
Residents create GoFundMe to raise funds, awareness.
Cardinal View: UW System doesn’t grasp the impact of campus closures on students
After a lack of communication from UW System officials, many communities and students face uncertainty and isolation with higher education after a myriad of branch campuses closed.
Go Big Read book promotes disability advocacy as UW reckons with past
Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison features one book through the Go Big Read program. This year’s book explores the politics of growing up in a disabled body through essays by Rebekah Taussig in her memoir “Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body.”
The fate of Lily’s Classic: Will climate change ruin this campus tradition?
For years, Lily’s Classic has been held on a frozen solid Lake Mendota. Now, the lake can barely freeze over. Will the yearly tradition be lost to climate change?
University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked #1 public university by Washington Monthly
The Washington Monthly ranked the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the number one public university in the country in a study released this past August.
Invasive spongy moths strip aspen tree foliage, damage a native species, UW-Madison researcher says
Rick Lindroth at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that spongy moth caterpillars strip aspen tree foliage, increasing tree defenses and causing harm to a native species.
Science Sit-Down: Jordan Ellenberg talks AI research, student engagement
University of Wisconsin-Madison math professor Jordan Ellenberg sits down with The Daily Cardinal to discuss his latest AI research and writing and student work.
Harris debate performance draws praise from students, but does little to sway campus votes
At a filled to capacity watch party at Union South, University of Wisconsin-Madison students watched the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Athletics to celebrate 25th anniversary of Ron Dayne’s Heisman Trophy-winning season
In 1999, Wisconsin Badgers running back Ron Dayne had an incredible season breaking the NCAA Division I rushing record and winning the Heisman Trophy.
Fans pick up memorial bricks outside Camp Randall before they’re moved
On Monday many people headed to Camp Randall not for Monday night football, but to retrieve memorial bricks that are being moved.
Wisconsin Athletics to celebrate 25th anniversary of Ron Dayne’s Heisman season
One of the greatest running back in Wisconsin football history will be honored Saturday.
State lawmakers remain divided on UW-Madison encampment
While Rep. Lisa Subeck, D-Madison, told the Cardinal she acknowledges protest is a tool for change, law and regulations remain an important principle for protesters to follow. “You can certainly exercise your right to free speech and right to assemble without tents in a camp… there is protest and then there’s civil disobedience,” Subeck said. “Actions have consequences, so whatever it is the protest is about when they choose to set up an encampment such as these students did, there are consequences that can come with that.”
19 citations, 18 arrests, 47 ejections reported following Saturday’s football game
Attendees removed for unlawful behavior like underage drinking, fake IDs, possession of unauthorized alcohol, UWPD says.
Morgridge Center hosts student voting events
Public service organization holding voter registration events Sep. 9 through 13.
UW to hold Latine Heritage Month featuring cultural celebrations
Latine Heritage Month at the University of Wisconsin will run from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and offers a moment to reflect on and celebrate the cultural contributions of Latinx communities, according to the UW Student Affairs website.
Bus pass pickup moves to Ogg Hall due to long lines at Union South
Long lines inside an already busy Union South were a major factor in the decision to move locations, Transportation Services marketing specialist Lauren Hawley said in an email to The Daily Cardinal. “Transportation Services decided to relocate the student bus pass pickup location to Ogg Hall, a larger location to help facilitate pickup in a more efficient manner,” Hawley said.
DNC to fly campaign banner over UW campus Saturday
The banner will be attached to a plane that will circle campus and then fly over Camp Randall Stadium. The banner will read “Jump around! Beat Trump + Project 2025.”
Washington Monthly ranks UW as top public university
UW ranked first by Washington Monthly’s 2024 College Guide and Rankings according to three categories.
University of Wisconsin Athletics announces plans for memorial bricks around Camp Randall Stadium
The University of Wisconsin Athletics announced on Thursday a new plan for memorial bricks that are being removed around Camp Randall.Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh said that people can leave their bricks to the university to re-locate and display. He said the area for this new display is “still to be determined” but it will be around the stadium. Brick owners also still have the option to pick them up.
‘They stand with the status quo’: Protesters react to UW-Madison updated protest policy
John Lucas, a university spokesperson, said in a statement to News 3 Now that the university is committed to free speech. “UW-Madison is committed to protecting and promoting free expression, with reasonable time, place and manner restrictions in place to ensure the university can continue to fulfill its responsibilities to teaching, research and service,” he said.
UW-Madison: Memorial bricks will be displayed near Camp Randall after uproar from fans
n an email Thursday evening, UW-Madison Athletic Director Chris McIntosh said, as announced previously, donors will continue to have the option to pick up their bricks. But the email also added some new information: It said bricks that aren’t picked up will eventually be displayed somewhere near Camp Randall. The exact location of that display has yet to be determined, the email said. None of the commemorative bricks will be discarded by the university, McIntosh wrote.
UW Athletics clarifies plan for memorial bricks at Camp Randall
Wisconsin Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh is responding to concerns about what will happen to memorial bricks outside Camp Randall as the university looks toward construction of a new indoor practice facility next to the stadium.
OSAS Staff and Chancellor Mnookin host Be KIND campaign on Bascom Hill
Office of Student Assistance and Support to offer food access, housing, financial support.
Charlie Kirk debates UW students in ‘You’re Being Brainwashed’ tour
Kirk engages with students on DEI policy, affirmative action, war in Gaza.
Mnookin talks student protest, housing at ASM meeting
“We are stronger when we create space to listen to each other across all kinds of differences,” Mnookin said.
Charlie Kirk challenges students to ‘prove me wrong’ in provocative UW-Madison visit
The conservative media personality spotlighted right-wing talking points about abortion, gay marriage and affirmative action at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Thursday.
UWPD investigating vandalism of Hagenah Fountain at Library Mall
Several parts of Library Mall, including the Hagenah Fountain, were vandalized with paint. Crews from Facilities Planning & Management worked quickly to remove the graffiti.
“Permanent” memorial bricks to be removed from Camp Randall
The Hall of Fame Brick Walk is being removed to make way for the $285 million practice field project. People paid hundreds of dollars for what they thought would be a permanent little piece of space on campus. The news of the change has some brick owner surprised and frustrated.
UWPD investigating Library Mall graffiti, possibly related to Aug. 27 Witte Hall vandalism
Police said the incident occurred at around 3 a.m. Hagenah Fountain and other parts of Library Mall were graffitied. Facilities Planning and Management crews removed the paint.