“We are cognizant of how difficult this decision must have been given the competing perspectives on what constitutes fairness and justice in this case.”
Black Leadership Council Issues Statement on UW’s Reinstatement of Quintez Cephus
Madison365
Author: gbump
Twenty years after Columbine, little movement on gun control legislation
Wisconsin State Journal
“It’s important to recognize there’s a pattern here,” said UW-Madison journalism professor Dhavan Shah. “We see this with (U.S. Senate Majority Leader) Mitch McConnell right now. He’ll probably slow walk any legislation regarding gun control for it to end and the calls to fade, and it’ll have a vote in the Senate and it’ll fail.”
Wisconsin’s unaltered football coaching staff a rarity for team, among Big Ten brethren
Wisconsin State Journal
In a game of personnel change, the element of consistency that the University of Wisconsin football team features on the sideline in 2019 is noteworthy.
Editorial: UW should respect rule of law, readmit Quintez Cephus
The Capital Times
Wisconsinites understand the issues associated with the case of Quintez Cephus, and the dilemma facing UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank. She’ll be damned if she decides to reinstate the former Badger wide receiver and to allow him to attend the university this fall, and she’ll be damned if she doesn’t.
Require UW student to vote on building projects — Mark Steingraeber
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: A commonsense solution that may honor the intent of the authors of this legislation, while simultaneously guaranteeing complete participation by all students in campus referendums, would be to include a campus-wide balloting initiative as part of the required enrollment process for classes each semester.
Working with farmers, Dr. Dirt helped address water resource challenges
Wisconsin State Farmer
He was known fondly as Dr. Dirt. He used his extensive knowledge of Wisconsin’s soils and his warm personality to help farmers and protect the state’s environment. Dr. Dirt, University of Wisconsin–Madison emeritus professor Fred Madison, died June 3 at the age of 82.
Know Your Madisonian: Singing nurse meets patients where they are emotionally
Wisconsin State Journal
Bridget Ravis grew up in Richland Center, where she spent her summers performing musical theater with the Community Players of Southwest Wisconsin. Now the 26-year-old UW Hospital nurse finds herself singing to patients if she discovers they share her passion for show tunes, and if she feels it might brighten their day.
‘A rock and a hard place’: UW-Madison weighs whether to readmit Quintez Cephus
Wisconsin State Journal
No matter what UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank decides, she will be criticized.
Roelke, Hjalmar L. “Jelly”
Wisconsin State Journal
After the service, Jelly went to work at UW Provisions as a meat cutter. He retired from UW Provisions after 34 years of dedication.
Another deluge like 2018 would bring ‘deep trouble’ to area
Wisconsin State Journal
The proposed actions should alleviate much of the long-term risk of lake flooding, said Ken Potter, a retired UW-Madison professor of civil and environmental engineering who has studied the impact of extreme rains on the Yahara lakes and helped draft a list of recommendations for the county.
As Free College Tuition ‘Promise’ Programs Grow, What About Wisconsin?
WUWM
Last year, Wisconsin’s flagship school, UW-Madison, announced the creation of Bucky’s Promise. The program guarantees free tuition to lower-income students. But one WUWM Beats Me listener wonders why Madison, and not other Wisconsin schools?
Just Ask Us: What Wisconsin species could be impacted by changes to Endangered Species Act?
Wisconsin State Journal
Quoted: The changes will have no effect on animals currently on the federal list of endangered or threatened species, but species added in the future — including at-risk animals in Wisconsin that could get added — may have less stringent protections, said Adena Rissman, associate professor in the Forest and Wildlife Ecology Department at UW-Madison.
3 in custody after vehicle thefts on UW campus
NBC-15
During the investigation, UWPD identified one of the suspects as Travon M. Pearson, 20, of Madison. On Thursday, Pearson was taken into custody on the 500 block of East Washington Avenue.
Helping kids transition back to an earlier sleep schedule
NBC-15
Quoted: “A child, even an adolescence, doesn’t just need 8 hours of sleep… A developing children needs anywhere form 12 to 9. So the recommendations for adolescence are still higher than they are for adults,” Dr. Stephanie Jones, UW Health Sleep Clinic expert, said.
UW Polo hosts annual Badger State Polo Cup
WKOW-TV 27
The UW Polo Club team hosted their annual Badger State Polo Cup on Saturday at the Alliant Energy Center to help fundraise for their club and the Wisconsin Large Animal Emergency Response (WLAER).
UW Med Flight shows off new base in Portage
WKOW-TV 27
Med Flight officials say the new base gives them a big advantage to get to people north of Madison.
UWPD arrests two Madison men, one teen involved in campus vehicle break-ins
WISC-TV 3
Campus police detectives and officers said they identified one of the suspects as Travon M. Pearson, 20, of Madison. Officials said they found Pearson on the 500 block of East Washington Avenue and took him into custody.
Madison College students prepare to transfer to four-year college through biotechnology internship
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Friday an internship program created for Madison College students that can help them transfer to a four-year college.
UWPD, MFD clear scene at UW-Madison Chemistry Building for report of fire
WISC-TV 3
Officials said there were no signs of a fire when they arrived.
Memorial Union Terrace celebrates LGBTQ Pride for first time
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin, Madison, Memorial Union Terrace celebrated LGBTQ Pride for the first time with flags, unicorns and the signature Terrace chairs in every color of the rainbow.
Wisconsin State Legislature introduces bill protecting free speech on UW campuses
Badger Herald
UW system student groups say bill is not necessary given pre-existing UW policy.
In the War Against Gerrymandering, an Army of Voters Meets a Dug-in Foe
The New York Times
Quoted: The reason is obvious, said Kenneth Mayer, a University of Wisconsin political scientist and an expert on gerrymandered maps: Nonbinding referendums and resolutions — even those with overwhelming public support — are the equivalent of Nerf guns in a political battle that demands heavy artillery.
Foxconn Execs Update Wisconsin Leaders on Plant Plans
AP
Foxconn announced a partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison last year, pledging to provide a matching gift of up to a $100 million to help fund a new building for the College of Engineering. It’s unclear if any progress has been made on that deal.
UW Student Groups Say Bill Protecting Free Speech On Campus Unnecessary
Wisconsin Public Radio
Student groups at University of Wisconsin schools say legislation protecting free speech isn’t needed because a 2017 Board of Regents policy already does that.
Wisconsin Sees Drop In Opioid Deaths
Wisconsin Public Radio
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Family Medicine also oversees a statewide network where peer counselors in emergency rooms around the state urge overdose patients to consider treatment. Since 2017, the ED2 Recovery program has discussed treatment with 559 individuals; most were willing to try efforts to break their addiction; 4 percent were not.
How the glowing bacteria in squid fight it out
Futurity
Additional coauthors are from Penn State and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Funding came from the US National Institutes of Health and the US National Science Foundation.
Wisconsin’s agricultural economy is growing, even as small dairy farms are closing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin’s agricultural economy has been growing even with a steep decline in the number of dairy farms, a new report from University of Wisconsin-Madison shows.
Miller, Gregg Ernest
Wisconsin State Journal
He then moved to the University of Wisconsin, where he served in Employee Assistance and later consulted business and industry. He retired Emeritus from the University after 32 years as a senior lecturer in the Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies, specializing in supervisory strategies and employee retention.
Vilas Zoo shift from nonprofit partner for concessions, fundraising ‘seamless,’ director says
Wisconsin State Journal
The zoo also has made strides in several other important areas, Schwetz said, including launching a new website, adding new bathrooms and opening a walk-up window for Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream and having increased access to veterinarians from UW-Madison’s School Of Veterinary Medicine.
UW wrong to delay Cephus petition — Stephen J. Meyer and Kathleen B. Stilling
Wisconsin State Journal
Cephus’ attorneys: Unless UW’s better angels prevail, Cephus will lose another year of his academic and athletic career based on allegations that jurors overwhelmingly and immediately rejected.
Garth’s Brew Bar, set to open this fall, concentrates on expertly curated, craft beers
WISC-TV 3
In college, he was the managing editor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism’s Curb Magazine, where he created two projects related to Wisconsin breweries.
‘It was quick and it was unanimous’: Juror in Cephus trial explains ‘not guilty’ verdict
WISC-TV 3
She believes many pieces of evidence added up to form the jury’s not guilty conclusion, but surveillance video of the night shown by the defense stands out as the most persuasive.
UW-Madison moves up in 2019 worldwide rankings of universities
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is ranked high in a list compiled by the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
UW-Madison takes title of most Instagrammed College Campus in Wisconsin
NBC-15
The most popular hashtag used for UW was #uwmadison, which featured in 140,767 Instagram posts. That made UW-Madison the most instagrammed school in Wisconsin.
Black Leadership Council backs Cephus in letter to UW-Madison chancellor
WKOW-TV 27
The letter addressed racial asymmetry on the UW-Madison campus, a previous racially-charged incident and critiques of race-related disciplinary actions.
UW-Madison officials refute Title IX criticism from defense attorney over Cephus case
WISC-TV 3
UW-Madison officials dispute that characterization of how Title IX investigations are run, saying in a statement to News 3 Now that “if a complainant provides any information during the hearing, they are subject to cross-examination.” They also note that in 2017, “11 complaints of sexual assault against students were investigated and the university found students responsible in 4.”
Black Leadership Council Urges UW to Readmit Cephus
Madison365
Some of Madison’s most prominent Black leaders urged University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank to readmit Quintez Cephus to the university after the former football player was acquitted of sexual assault charges.
How do the UW players react if Quintez Cephus’ battle carries over into the season?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
If the matter isn’t resolved quickly, UW’s players and coaches could enter the 2019 season worrying about Cephus and his fate once more.
UWGB chancellor leaving to take post at University of Akron
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Gary Miller is leaving to take over as president at the University of Akron.
Foxconn leaders, Wisconsin officials meet; details unclear
Wisconsin State Journal
Foxconn issued a statement saying only that Liu was meeting with Evers, state and local officials, and members of Wisconsin’s higher education community. UW-Madison spokesman John Lucas said Liu participated in an “introductory meeting” with university officials about “future partnership opportunities” Wednesday. Lucas declined to elaborate.
Wisconsin Corn Farmers Facing More Market Uncertainty After USDA Planting Report
Wisconsin Public Radio
Paul Mitchell, director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said the numbers make up a significant amount of the state’s typical corn and soybean production.
Wisconsin Football unveils special throwback uniforms
NBC-15
The special alternate uniforms will be worn against Northwestern on September 28.
Students speak out against proposed UW free speech policy
WKOW-TV 27
A few dozen people attended a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that was intended as a place for people to share their thoughts on a proposed policy that would impose strict punishments, including expulsion and suspension, on people who disrupt others’ free speech.
A coworking champion looks into becoming a coworking space founder
Madison Magazine
This is the fourth column in a series about UpStart, a free entrepreneurship program for women and people of color supported by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, or WARF.
Republicans resurrect UW campus free speech bill
WISC-TV 3
The measure died in the Senate but UW regents adopted the sanctions as policy in October. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Sen. Chris Kapenga and Reps. Cody Horlacher and Dave Murphy re-introduced the bill Tuesday. Passage would cement the sanctions in statute.
President of Edgewood College leaving for new role, says ‘no one thing’ drove decision
Wisconsin State Journal
Flanagan, 49, will remain president until the end of August, and will advise Edgewood College through the end of 2019 to help ensure a smooth transition. Mary Ellen Gevelinger, a tenured faculty member at Edgewood, will serve as interim president.
Badgers volleyball team ranked No. 5 in national poll
Wisconsin State Journal
The University of Wisconsin volleyball team is ranked No. 5 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll released Tuesday.
Editorial: Seeking justice
WISC-TV 3
It’s hard for us to see a just conclusion that doesn’t include Cephus’ reinstatement as a student in good standing at the university.
Video: Dr. Mirgain suggests strategies for back-to-school success
WISC-TV 3
Interviewed: UW Health psychologist Shilah Mirgain talks about strategies for new school year success.
As UW-Madison reviews Cephus’ readmission request, defense attorney provides insight
WISC-TV 3
“This rush to expel people to provide a safe space for accusers is inevitably tipped in favor of the accuser, and therefore severely tramples the rights and futures of many young men,” Van Wagner said.
Roessler, La Vern “Ross”
Wisconsin State Journal
He was employed as an animal care-taker at the University of Wisconsin Primate Lab for 29 years.
Republicans resurrect UW campus free speech bill
Wisconsin State Journal
Republican legislators are re-introducing a bill that would punish students who interfere with campus speeches and presentations with suspension and expulsion.
Madison eyes new sites for short-term intercity bus stop
Wisconsin State Journal
For safety concerns, Madison officials are looking to temporarily relocate the city’s intercity bus stop outside UW-Madison’s Memorial Union to a new spot on Monroe or Lake streets.
Madison ranked best college town in nation
Madison.com
Joan Nieson of Sports Illustrated said her rankings focused on college town environment, landscape, food and drink offerings, culture and music scenes as important factors.
Amid college football’s locker room arms race, Wisconsin Badgers stress practicality
Wisconsin State Journal
Practicality hasn’t always been the norm in college football’s locker room arms race, where everyone’s trying to get a recruiting edge, but it has taken a prominent spot at UW.
4 Badgers players picked for U.S.-Canada under-22 women’s hockey series
Wisconsin State Journal
Four members of the University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team have been chosen to play in a three-game series between under-22 teams of the U.S. and Canada this week.
In search of Bucky: Where to find the 41 Bucky on Parade statues still on public display
Wisconsin State Journal
A complete list of the publicly available Buckys and where you can find them.
Uncertainty reigns as to Wisconsin bringing Quintez Cephus back
NBC Sports
Cephus’ attorney, Steve Meyer, created quite the stir on Monday by claiming that the University of Wisconsin-Madison had “sent us a clear message they do not want… Cephus to be a student at the university this semester.” Not long after, the university released a statement in which it very stridently pushed back against the attorney’s contention:
Quintez Cephus’ attorneys say UW-Madison doesn’t want him back; university says case under review
Wisconsin State Journal
The university issued a statement prior to Monday’s press conference saying no decision has been reached on Cephus’ petition and that he would receive the same treatment as any other student.
Madison named best college town in the country
NBC-15
In celebration of college football’s 150th anniversary, Sports Illustrated has named Madison the #1 college town in the country.