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.
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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.
Tickets for Wisconsin-Alabama cost ‘a heck of a lot,’ at least from one perspective
Witnessing a nonconference game against a top 10 opponent at Camp Randall Stadium has become a once-in-a-generation experience, and University of Wisconsin football fans are paying a premium for the one coming Saturday.
Democrats & Republicans eye Dane County, Wisconsin and it’s booming voter turnout
NBC News Correspondent Shaquille Brewster reports from Madison, Wisconsin on the rapidly growing population of Dane County and how both Democrats and Republicans are trying to increase their vote share. (Barry Burden)
August CPI shows inflation sticking around in service sector
The parts of the economy where inflation is taking a while to come down are in the services sector. For instance, inflation actually picked up last month in the food away from home category.“Which reflects what? Well, that’s, like, restaurants. And what’s a big component of restaurant costs is labor costs,” said Menzie Chinn, an economics professor at the University of Wisconsin.
UW-Madison reports brick relocation project could take years
Officials with UW-Madison reported Tuesday that the memorial bricks around Camp Randall could take years to relocate, possibly until 2027.
Do presidential debates actually matter?
“It’s hard to say,” said UW-Madison Journalism Professor Michael Wagner. “Most of the literature in political science has suggested that debates don’t tend to matter in terms of who people vote for.”
Chancellor Mnookin talks student expression, approved budget, housing at student media roundtable
University of Wisconsin Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor hosted a media roundtable with student journalists Tuesday. Updates on campus initiatives, financial and housing needs and free expression were prominent in the discussion.
‘Harm or Harness’: AI anxieties among UW students, faculty increase along with demand for skills
For University of Wisconsin computer science major Tanvi Wadhawan, envisioning a future where artificial intelligence is not only present but omnipresent has been a no-brainer. Growing up in the Silicon Valley area, Wadhawan has long understood the potential of AI, so much so that it caused her to switch career paths.
“It’s [AI] why I switched gears from straight software engineering to security… it 100% has made me rethink my entire career,” Wadhawan said. “If ChatGPT or cloud AI can do my homework, it can do my job.”
StudentPrint lays off student employees, shifts to self-service model
The University of Wisconsin-Madison StudentPrint laid off all 23 employees and transitioned into a self-service shop called the Registered Student Organization (RSO) Print and Resource Center on Sept. 1 after 25 years of student-run printing services.
Chancellor Mnookin reflects on free speech, student housing, protest violations during media roundtable
A lot has been on University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s plate since the spring.
Between a 12-day pro-Palestine encampment and juggling the university budget process, she’s had to carefully tread an upcoming election with a student body that has divided perspectives. Mnookin and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor sat down with campus media Tuesday to discuss free speech efforts, the affordable housing shortage and protest culture.
Looking To The Future By Reckoning With The Past With UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin
Dr. Gee has an in-depth conversation with University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on what the university is doing to improve the sense of belonging for students of color. Their discussion covers Dr. Gee’s participation in a committee working to recognize the universities history with students of color and what can be done moving forward. The committee will be releasing a report soon with their findings and recommendations. Chancellor Mnookin shares about her plans and initiatives in this role at the university and how she sees that they are developing so far.Jennifer L. Mnookin is the 30th leader in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s 175-year history, and one of the nation’s top legal scholars.
Madison City Council expands affordable housing incentive with aim to help students
Two student housing developers — Core Spaces of Chicago and Mortenson Development of Minneapolis — have made agreements with the city and UW-Madison that let them offer lower rents to qualifying students at certain projects in exchange for added stories, Verveer said.
Wisconsin students failing reading exams, and so are future teachers
In 2020, UW-Madison and the Madison Metropolitan School District created a task force to study effective ways to teach literacy. Around that time, test scores showed about 80% of the school district’s students were failing to read proficiently.
Beverly Trezek, a UW-Madison professor who specializes in reading, said university administrators used the research to adjust courses. They added more instruction on topics like spelling and writing, and added opportunities for prospective special education teachers to teach reading in schools, she said.
‘Marxist’: Donald Trump evokes Kamala Harris’ father in debate
Donald Harris, Kamala Harris’ father, is a post-keynesian economist who has written on Marxist theory. He is a retired Stanford University professor who has served as an economic advisor to his home country of Jamaica. He also taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Why Are US Agricultural Emissions Dropping?
‘There’s so much uncertainty in those predictions that I would hesitate to really read too much into any small variation from year to year, outside of demonstrable changes and practices out on the landscape,” said Steven Hall, a professor in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “The emissions inventories published by EPA are subject to substantial uncertainty.”
How Undecided Voters Reacted to the Harris-Trump Debate
Samira Ali, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, entered the debate unsure whether she would vote at all. She left a raucous viewing party on campus still unsure. “She still has to impress me,” said Ms. Ali, 19. As someone who recently moved into her own place off-campus and has had to buy groceries for the first time, Ms. Ali said she wanted to hear Ms. Harris speak more about housing costs and inflation. “I’m still deciding,” she said as the debate neared its end.
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.
Thumbs up, thumbs down: Fans weigh in on Wisconsin football gameday experience
Even when they’re leaving a University of Wisconsin football game early, fans generally give Camp Randall Stadium high marks for the experience.
Hospital, Chabad expansions, youth-oriented housing get Plan Commission green light
The commission signed off on additions to UW Health’s East Madison Hospital and the Rohr Chabad House at the University of Wisconsin, as well as new housing aimed at youth at risk of homelessness.
These Americans are trying to make ‘underconsumption core’ trendy
“It’s really pushing back against this idea that you need to constantly be buying things to have a happy and fulfilling life,” said Megan Doherty Bea, assistant professor of consumer science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The debate elevates 2024’s central question: Who’s paying attention?
It’s also probably the case that viewership trended upward since 1996 in part because of increased partisan identification. The University of Wisconsin’s Barry Burden made this point before that Biden-Trump debate and it tracks: Higher investment in partisan success would suggest more interest in seeing how well each candidate does.
David Sulman
In 1966, they moved to Madison, where David served as a physician for 35 years at the University of Wisconsin Student Health Service and the VA Hospital, where he compassionately provided care for generations of students and veterans. He was Associate Professor at UW Medical School.
Wisconsin volleyball fans find changes at Field House doors in 2024
That’s a new part of the entry process this season. Wisconsin has had similar checks at the Kohl Center since 2016 and added them at Camp Randall Stadium in 2023. Volleyball fans now also are subject to the security measures and an earlier time for gates opening — 90 minutes before the match instead of an hour.
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.
White-nose syndrome in bats might be blocked by cancer drug, UW study says
By mimicking bat hibernation in a lab dish, UW-Madison researchers showed how the fungus that causes deadly white-nose syndrome spreads and how a lung cancer drug might stop it.
Barry Burden: A big problem with Electoral College is often overlooked
Column by Barry Burden, a political science professor and director of the Elections Research Center at UW-Madison.
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.
UW Health acquires Community Pediatrics in Beaver Dam
Community Pediatrics in Beaver Dam has been acquired by UW Health and will be renamed UW Health Kids Beaver Dam Clinic in November.
UW-Madison airs new ad to combat ‘elitist’ perceptions about school
The 30-second video premiered during the Badger football team’s season opener Aug. 30 at Camp Randall Stadium. University officials said the UW Marching Band-themed ad will play during sporting events throughout the year.
47 ejected, 18 arrested during Badgers game against South Dakota, UW police say
Of the 47 people ejected, 37 were UW students, and all 18 who were arrested were UW students, police said in a statement detailing the numbers.
Affirmative action ruling, FAFSA mess add tension to UW student count
UW-Madison will conduct its official student census on the tenth day of classes. Roughly 8,400 first-year students and another 1,400 transfer students are expected to enroll this fall, the university estimated in late August. Over 70,000 applicants sought a spot in the incoming class.
“This is the largest applicant pool in the university’s history and a 3.6% increase over last year’s record number of applicants,” according to Kelly Tyrrell, a campus spokesperson.
Can chief heat officers protect US cities from extreme heat?
“There’s very little authority behind these positions,” said Richard C. Keller, a historian of medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who wrote a book about extreme heat in Europe. “They can issue recommendations, they can help establish policy, but they’re going to have a very hard time enforcing those policies.”
UW-Madison admin, students for Palestine share status of last semester’s agreement
UW-Madison students and administration share the status of an agreement created after pro-Palestine protests on campus last spring.
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.
Over 5,000 Wisconsin residents sought abortions in Illinois, data show
A study from the UW’s Collaborative for Reproductive Equity shows that women in 19 Wisconsin counties do not have full access to maternal health care. Women in 11 of those counties live in what researchers call a “maternal care desert” — meaning there is no access to care.
Former Wisconsin star earns place in US Hockey Hall of Fame
Brianna Decker will be added to the American hockey shrine in December as part of the Class of 2024. The Dousman native and 2012 Patty Kazmaier Award winner won the 2011 NCAA championship with the Badgers, for whom she is the second all-time leading scorer.
Wisconsin relents on brick walk after backlash to removal plans
Fans who purchased personalized bricks, some in memory of late family members or friends, will have the choice of having them be part of a new display or claiming them to keep.
UW-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine finally has room to breathe
After years of being crammed in an outdated UW-Madison School of Veterinary Science building, staff, students and their patients finally have a bit of breathing room.