Former Wisconsin running back coach Gary Brown passed away Sunday evening at the age of 52, according to Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Former Badger running back coach Gary Brown, dies at 52
NBC-15
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UW free speech survey received limited input
WISC-TV 3
“We had very very little heads up,” said MGR Govindarajan, legislative affairs chair for Associated Students of Madison. “The UW system didn’t communicate to us about it, it told people and we found out through a middleman basically.”
UW Regents approve credit transfers for students at tech colleges in Wisconsin
WISC-TV 3
Students at the La Crosse-based Western Technical College and seven other technical colleges in the state will be able to transfer credits to UW System universities, the UW System Board of Regents decided.
Middleton police officer helps save life of UW exchange student
WISC-TV 3
A Middleton police officer’s training — and being in the right place at the right time — are being credited with saving the life of a UW-Madison exchange student.
First LGBTQ+ fellowship in nation to launch at UW medical school
Badger Herald
’This is an exciting and important opportunity to educate physicians to better serve the needs in our community and to advance health equity,’ UW School of Medicine and Public Health dean says
Dr. William “Bill” T. McKinney, Jr.
Wisconsin State Journal
Bill and Carolyn moved to Madison when Bill joined The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Psychiatry.
Willard R Thurlow
Wisconsin State Journal
After the war, he proceeded into academia at the Universities of Missouri, Virginia, and finally the University of Wisconsin 1952-87. He was chairman of the Department of Psychology 1979-81.
Physicist loses scientific honor and membership in ethics violation
The Washington Post
Erika Marín-Spiotta, a University of Wisconsin geography professor who holds “bystander training” workshops — which teach people ways to intervene when they see harassment or bullying — stressed the importance of disclosing incidents of misconduct to the broader community.
It “is important so that the community is aware that these behaviors are happening, they are unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” she said.
Gary Brown, Wisconsin running backs coach, passes away at age 52
Daily Cardinal
Brown underwent two bouts with cancer, including after the 2019 season when he was not retained by the Cowboys. He underwent immunotherapy and did not coach in 2020, prior to coming to Wisconsin.
UW Health seeing more children with type 2 diabetes, typically found in adults
Wisconsin State Journal
An increase in children at UW Health being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which is mostly seen in adults, could be tied to isolation and decreased physical activity from the COVID-19 pandemic, a UW doctor said.
Tony Evers vetoes elections and education bills, signs bill to replace embattled juvenile facility
Wisconsin State Journal
Evers also vetoed AB 885, which Republican legislators said would allow students to sue University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Technical College System employees for violating students’ First Amendment rights. UW-Madison in a statement said the measure was “unnecessary and could be problematic in application and employee retention.”
Sahotra Sarkar: Meet the UW chemist who cracked the DNA code
Wisconsin State Journal
Har Gobind Khorana emerged from this background to receive a Nobel Prize in 1968 at UW-Madison for deciphering the genetic code that translates DNA sequences into the protein molecules that carry out the functions of living cells.
Dr. Debra Hullett
Wisconsin State Journal
She worked as a Distinguished Scientist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery for over 30 years. Her renowned work resulted in numerous awards, over 130 publications and multiple patents in the area of transplant immunology and diabetes research.
Stop climate change? We have the tools to end greenhouse emissions now
USA Today
“The good part of the story is that we can do this,” said Andrea Dutton, a paleoclimatologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “We know what to do – we just have to decide to do it.”
Warren H. Stolper
Wisconsin State Journal
In addition to his legal practice, Warren taught Trust and Estates as an adjunct professor at the UW Law School for over 40 years, always sporting his signature bow tie and always at 7:45 in the morning. The Law School honored him by establishing the Warren H. Stolper Award, which is given annually to the most outstanding adjunct professor.
‘Cancel culture’ targets Russian history amid war in Ukraine, but to what effect?
USA Today
Ted Gerber, director of University of Wisconsin’s Center for Russia, East Europe and Central Asia, told USA TODAY that ostracizing historical figures doesn’t really help or hinder the situation in Ukraine either way.
Despite minimal changes, Wisconsin’s new congressional maps create second competitive seat
Wisconsin State Journal
Congressional Republicans have filed a motion for reconsideration with the state’s high court on the congressional boundaries, but UW-Madison Law School associate professor Robert Yablon said it’s highly likely the governor’s maps will stand for the Nov. 8 election. “I just don’t expect that at this really late stage, as we’re approaching the April 15 date for nomination petitions to start circulating, that (the court) is going to change course now,” Yablon said.
3 areas of improvement for One City Schools: Staffing, transparency, communication
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison researchers in partnership with the Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative interviewed teachers, staff, including leadership staff, and families between January 2021 and September; observed preschool and elementary classrooms; sent surveys to staff, teachers and families; and analyzed documents from One City Schools including reports, newsletters and administrative documents to compile the first phase of the report.
Wanted: A Quantum-Ready U.S. Workforce
Forbes
Based at the University of Chicago, the CQE is built around the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Northwestern University. Its members also include more than 130 researchers at universities, laboratories and even in business research sites around the world focused on quantum sensing, communications, computing, materials, optics, nanomechanics as well as topological and device physics.
UW-Madison project turns Little Free Library into solar-powered phone charger
Wisconsin State Journal
The Little Free Library in Madison’s Lisa Link Peace Park on State Street has gone solar. A group of UW-Madison students have outfitted the community book depository with a solar-powered battery with ports and cables to charge cellphones and other small electronic devices.
Gary Brown, former Wisconsin football assistant, dies after dealing with illness
Wisconsin State Journal
Gary Brown, the University of Wisconsin running backs coach last season, died Sunday night in Pennsylvania.
Most UW chancellors receive raises to keep salaries competitive with peer schools
Wisconsin State Journal
Ten of the University of Wisconsin System’s 13 chancellors on Thursday received raises ranging from 2% to 7.5%, salary boosts that come after earning 2% raises at the start of this year. The UW Board of Regents approved $91,695 in leadership pay increases during a closed-door meeting Thursday.
The show goes on: UW varsity band concerts return after two years
The Capital Times
For the past two years, the varsity marching band has anticipated its big return to spring concerts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since COVID-19 brought a halt to the annual shows, this year marks the first with marching band director Corey Pompey leading the way. In 2019, Pompey stepped in for Mike Leckrone, who retired after directing the band for 50 years.
Professor John G. Bollinger
Wisconsin State Journal
John then continued his love for education as a professor of Engineering at University of Wisconsin – Madison. In July of 1982, John was elected Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Here’s what early results of UW-Madison’s ACT/SAT test-optional experiment show
Wisconsin State Journal
The early findings, based on data from the first year the university’s test-optional policy was in place, offer few clues as to whether the University of Wisconsin System will permanently join the test-optional movement or revert back to its pre-pandemic policy of requiring exam scores from all applicants.
The urgent necessity for paid parental leave
APA
“Even if it goes well, pregnancy and birth is a really serious event. It can be an assault on your body, and you need time to recover,” said Tiffany Green, PhD, an economist and an assistant professor of population health sciences and obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
UW System delays free speech survey in wake of criticism and chancellor resignation
Wisconsin State Journal
Acontroversial survey asking University of Wisconsin System students about free speech rights that prompted the resignation of a chancellor earlier this week and was slated to be launched Thursday has been postponed until the fall semester.
Claim your sunburst chair: Memorial Union Terrace reopens April 13
The Capital Times
Employees at the Wisconsin Union will pull out hundreds of the green, yellow and orange chairs on April 13 and reopen the 40,000 square-foot patio, located behind the Memorial Union building at 800 Langdon St.
UW System postpones free speech survey after criticism
The Capital Times
The University of Wisconsin System’s free speech survey, which was set to go out Thursday to all undergraduates, has since been pushed back to fall 2022.
Terrace season at UW-Madison returns next week
Wisconsin State Journal
Next Wednesday’s return of the Wisconsin Union’s signature sunburst chairs marks the official start of Terrace season, a UW-Madison tradition dating back more than 90 years.
Doctor who died near waterfall was found “partially buried”
CBS News
A cardiothoracic surgery fellow at the University of Wisconsin, Musgrove last had contact with people on March 26, the sheriff previously said. Authorities said they located her car on March 30, but her body was not found until April 3.
Interns at these companies can take home six figures
CBS News
About half of those students who were lucky enough to snag internships during the pandemic had to complete them remotely, according to a 2021 workforce study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Remote interns reported lower satisfaction in part because managers were less likely to assign them “high-skill supervised work,” according to the study.
Wisconsin doc dies on hiking trail after ground collapsed beneath her
Daily Mail
The discovery came a week after the doctor, a cardiothoracic surgery fellow at the University of Wisconsin, set off alone on a hike through the area, which features trails and a towering waterfall, surrounded by steep clay banks.
Body of Wisconsin Surgeon Found ‘Partially Buried’ After Ground Collapsed Beneath Her While Hiking
People
The body of Kelsey Musgrove, a cardiothoracic surgery fellow at the University of Wisconsin, was found “partially buried in a steep clay bank along the river’s edge” on Sunday, according to a press release from Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich.
Wisconsin surgeon who died on hike was found ‘partially buried’ after ground collapsed, sheriff says
NBC News
Dr. Kelsey A. Musgrove, a 30-year-old cardiothoracic surgery fellow at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, was reported missing March 30 after failing to return from a hike. Her body was found Sunday in the Potato River Falls area, the Iron County Sheriff’s Office said.
Russian culture snubbed as groups around globe show Ukraine support
USA Today
Ted Gerber, director of University of Wisconsin‘s Center for Russia, East Europe and Central Asia, quoted. Behind paywall.
20th annual Science Expeditions at UW-Madison this weekend
WISC-TV 3
Over the weekend of April 8-10, there will be five campus spots each hosting a ton of hands-on science exhibits that are perfect for families, kids, and the science-curious public.
UW’s free speech survey delayed; Here are all the questions on it
NBC-15
A University of Wisconsin-Stout professor has decided to delay sending a survey to UW System students about their thoughts on free speech until fall after an interim chancellor resigned over the questionnaire.
Judge limits use of video in UW Arboretum double homicide case
NBC-15
Livestreaming was not allowed at the hearing and both sides requested it be prevented during the trial.
Clint Smith’s “How the Word is Passed” selected as UW-Madison’s 2022-23 Go Big Read book
Madison365
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank has selected Clint Smith’s “How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America” as the 2022-2023 Go Big Read book.
Scott Walker says UW-Madison COVID shutdowns slowed “the spread of communism” at campus speaking engagement
Daily Cardinal
“Some might say going to college here at Madison tells you a lot about Marxism,” Walker said. “I’ve often said during COVID when we shut down colleges and universities, we did more to stop the spread of communism than prevent the spread of COVID along the way because of a bunch of the influences. Not just because of the faculty and staff, but oftentimes from fellow students and bad actors.”
A deep dive into Madison’s vibrant music a cappella group, Pitches & Notes
Daily Cardinal
Pitches & Notes is the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s only competitive treble-voiced a cappella group, consisting of 17 members who all share the same love for singing and performing. What makes Pitches & Notes so special is their unique group of people whose commitment to the group is undeniable.
Memorial Union Terrace chairs to return April 13
WISC-TV 3
In a sign the seasons are changing, the Wisconsin Memorial Union says its iconic green, yellow and orange chairs will return to the terrace beginning on Wednesday, April 13.
UW Health surgeon who died on hike believed to have fallen when ground gave way under her, officials say
WISC-TV 3
“It appears that while hiking alone, she had ventured off the trail/observation area at the Potato River Falls in an attempt to get closer to the river,” the release said. “It appears that the ground beneath her collapsed, bringing her down the bank along with clay and rocks.”
UW-Madison stakeholders meet with federal lawmakers to talk about funding, policy initiatives
WISC-TV 3
A delegation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison paid a visit to the nation’s capital on Wednesday to talk about the impact of federal funding on the university and its programs.
‘Bill Nye the Science Guy’ headed to Madison to discuss climate change
NBC-15
Nye will be hosting an hour long talk followed by a thirty minute Q&A session at 7 p.m. April 25 as a part of the Wisconsin Union’s Distinguished Lecture Series. The event was originally scheduled for April, 2020, but was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Memorial Union Terrace set to open next week, UW reveals
NBC-15
The Memorial Union Terrace will reopen next Wednesday filled with its famous green, yellow, and orange chairs covered in a sunburst design, the University of Wisconsin revealed Thursday.
Letter to the Editor: Lack of UW campus diversity is hurting student potential
Badger Herald
UW, while representing many minorities, is not representing them enough. The Badger undergraduate population is almost 68% white, followed by 9.4% international, 7.8% Asian, and minuscule numbers of Hispanic, Black and African-American students.
ASM selection process for Big Ten lobbying event in D.C. raises concerns
Badger Herald
Keuler said the ASM chair, ASM vice chair and Legislative Affairs chair made the selection without creating an application or sending outreach emails, and there was no transparency on process for how they chose their delegates. The result was a non-representative group of delegates, according to Keuler.
UW community members among Madison365 influential leaders
Badger Herald
Doctor Angela Fernandez of UW’s school of nursing and Dan Cornelius of the Great Lakes Indigenous Law Center were on the list.
UW Housing, MGE partner to bring electric food truck to campus
Badger Herald
The Electric Eats food truck will offer locally-sourced meals, raise awareness about sustainability.
IPCC report calls for more policy action on climate change, assesses impact of mitigation technologies
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin La Follette School of Public Affairs professor Gregory Nemet was one of the lead authors of the latest report. Nemet said the report is different from the other IPCC reports in the past, as it considers other necessities that have not been suggested before.
Former Gov. Scott Walker speaks with UW College Republicans about free speech on college campuses
Badger Herald
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker spoke to the University of Wisconsin-Madison College Republicans group about free speech issues Wednesday at Grainger Hall, encouraging students to take a free speech survey which will be sent out to all UW System undergraduates Thursday.
Bill Nye the Science Guy coming to UW-Madison for free event
The Capital Times
Bill Nye the Science Guy — whom millennials may remember as the man on TV during their elementary school science classes — will be at the University of Wisconsin-Madison later this month.
The Wisconsin Film Festival to return in-person on April 7
Daily Cardinal
After the festival was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 and streamed online last year, community members are excited to finally experience cinema in person once again.
First in-person Midwestern Filipino American Summit hosted at UW-Madison since COVID-19
Daily Cardinal
Working hand in hand with the university’s Filipinx American Student Organization (FASO), the Midwestern Association of Filipino Americans (MAFA) was able to organize the summit, which drew over 234 attendees from 13 different colleges across the Midwest.
Climate report: Despite dire warnings, UW-Madison prof optimistic
Wisconsin State Journal
After three years of work on a report warning that time is running out to head off a climate disaster, Greg Nemet is optimistic about the planet’s chances.Nemet, a professor at UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, was one of the lead authors of a report on ways to slow climate change released Monday by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Newscast – Goodbye Dot Cotton
BBC
In its latest report, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we need to cut emissions immediately and use technology to suck CO2 from the atmosphere. One of the authors, Gregory Nemet, tells Lewis Goodall that there’s reason to be optimistic.
Why Paper Flowers Are This Hardcore Gardener’s Guilty Pleasure
Wall Street Journal
“Paper was a very precious material in the pre-Industrial era, when it had to be made by hand,” said Beverly Gordon, professor emeritus of design studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
‘Bill Nye the Science Guy’ coming to UW-Madison to talk climate change
Wisconsin State Journal
Nye will speak on the UW-Madison campus at 7 p.m. April 25 as part of the Wisconsin Union’s Distinguished Lecture Series. The event was initially scheduled for April 2020 but COVID-19 scuttled those plans.