A portion of the $100 million will go toward funding a new interdisciplinary research building located on the UW Engineering campus. UW and Foxconn plan to divide the cost of the new building evenly, and will determine how best to use any remaining funds, Blank told reporters.
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Leckrone deserves Camp Randall statue — David Pagel
The day always comes. But UW-Madison Marching Band director Michael Leckrone’s announced retirement is cause for sadness.
Foxconn’s $100 million gift to UW-Madison will launch partnership
Foxconn Technology Group intends to invest $100 million in engineering and innovation research at UW-Madison that will help fund an interdisciplinary research facility for students and faculty to collaborate closely with the company’s Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park near Racine.
Police arrest parking scam artist, identify 12 victims
Officers warned downtown residents last week of 23-year-old Tony Fountain, who they said was scamming University of Wisconsin students.
Foxconn invests $100 million in UW research, announces partnership
Foxconn Technology Group, the company at center of a deal to bring thousands of jobs to southeast Wisconsin, announced Monday a $100 million research investment at the University of Wisconsin.
New partnership between Foxconn and UW-Madison promotes a promising future in research
Chancellor Rebecca Blank and Foxconn chairman and founder, Terry Gou, announced a gift of $100 million to aid in promoting engineering and innovative research at UW-Madison in the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery Monday.
Better Regulations Needed for Competitive Banking System to Work, Paper Says
In the paper, economists Dean Corbae, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Ross Levine, of the University of California at Berkeley, found that while intense competition among banks indeed spurs greater efficiency, it also tends to squeeze profit margins and encourage riskier investments.
$1.7 Billion Federal Job Training Program Is ‘Failing the Students’
Quoted: Jeff Smith, a University of Wisconsin professor who studies job programs, said a major quandary is that worthwhile training programs for the poor seldom yield stunningly positive results. “Work force development is very hard, and the results you see aren’t always great,” he said. “If these populations were easily employable, they would already have jobs.”
Opinion | Russ Feingold: John McCain Was a Committed Leader. He Was Also Really Fun.
Being with John McCain, who died Saturday afternoon, could be a lot of work but was almost always fun.
–Russell Feingold (@russfeingold), a former Democratic senator from Wisconsin, will be a visiting professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall.
Ex-cabinet secretary, university head Shalala bids for House
Shalala, former president of both the University of Miami and the University of Wisconsin, is banking that her experience is seen as an asset by voters.
Mayor: More Wisconsin flooding could force hundreds to flee
The rain has caused long-lasting problems on Madison’s isthmus, a narrow strip of land that runs between lakes Mendota and Monona and is home to the Capitol building and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Climate Change Models Show Possibility Of Future Storms
Quoted: According to Steve Vavrus, senior scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research, a combination of high humidity and a very slow-moving storm is what caused the huge amount of rainfall.
Wisconsin dairy farmers may benefit from new federal program
Quoted: Farmers will face a learning curve in figuring out how to take advantage of the insurance with the changing markets, said Brian Gould, professor of agribusiness at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Students’ Return Could Bring More Traffic Woes Amid Flooding, Street Closures
Traffic in Madison is already heavier than usual because some streets are closed due to flooding in parts of Dane County, but the congestion could get a little worse this week as University of Wisconsin-Madison students move in.
Foxconn, UW-Madison Leaders To Make Announcement
Leaders of Foxconn Technology Group and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are planning to make what they call a “major announcement” on campus Monday.Foxconn’s CEO Terry Gou was to join with UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank for the announcement at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery.
UW Marching Band Director Michael Leckrone Stepping Down After 50 Years
University of Wisconsin-Madison marching band director Michael Leckrone says he’s stepping down at the end of the school year.
MPD investigating after woman becomes latest victim of downtown parking spot rental fraud
The suspect, using name “Bama Flow” online, was arrested earlier this summer for collecting rent on parking spot he does not own.
Cephus’ lawyers file motion to dismiss sexual assault charge
They claimed to have proof showing the two accusers were not impaired by alcohol on the night in question.
Regents approve asking for $107 million more in next budget
The regents approved the request 16-1 on Thursday. The request seeks an additional $82.5 million in tax dollars to meet performance-based goals Republican legislators have imposed on the system.
Regents OK $1.96 billion construction budget
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a $1.96 billion construction and maintenance budget request.
‘Double whammy’ of low wind, high humidity made for Dane County’s state record rainstorm
Quoted: “A summer’s worth of rain in one day,” said Stephen Vavrus, a scientist at UW-Madison’s Center for Climatic Research. “We haven’t had anything like this in memory around here. Or even beyond.”
Tony Evers: UW System’s budget proposal ‘sends wrong message’ to lawmakers
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved the System’s 2019-21 proposed operating and capital budgets on Thursday, with the only two dissenting votes coming from the two Regents running for political office.
Police, Students Clashed on the “Day of Dow”
Opposition to the Vietnam War had been escalating on college campuses across the nation and tensions were particularly high at UW-Madison. In an effort to recruit and hire students, Dow Chemical — a company that made napalm used in the war — was set to arrive at the university on Oct. 18, 1967.
Regents OK $1.96 billion construction budget
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a $1.96 billion construction and maintenance budget request.
UW Badgers Quintez Cephus gets $5K signature bond on sexual assault charges
UW Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus was given a $5,000 signature bond in court Thursday morning.
‘This is what climate change looks like’: UW-Madison Center for Limnology experiences flooding
Center is flooded due to Lake Mendota’s high water.
UW-Eau Claire seeks new $256M science hall
A proposed project would mean the end for the current science building, Phillips Hall, which is more than 50 years old. Assistant Chancellor for Facilities Mike Rindo told News 18 a study was done that showed it wasn’t feasible functionally or structurally to renovate the current Phillips Hall.
Former Badger OL announces Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosis
Former Badger OL Travis Frederick, who is now a Dallas Cowboys center, announced on social media Wednesday night that he has been diagnosed Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Portion of Lakeshore Path closed due to flooding
Officials with the UW Police Department said they shut down the path near Willow Creek as a precaution.
Madison police working to arrest possible parking scam artist
On Wednesday, police said they were working to arrest 23-year-old Tony Fountain, of Madison, for scamming University of Wisconsin students.
Traffic at a standstill on East Washington due to flooding of Lake Mendota
Days after historic rains caused massive flooding in Dane County, many highways and streets remain closed due to high water or damage, and it could take weeks or even months for some roads to reopen.
Board approves transgender surgery coverage for state workers
“I’ve been waiting so long,” said Rowan Calyx, 46, a transgender man who works at UW-Madison and has an appointment with a UW doctor soon to discuss surgery. “Now that this is actually approved, I can go ahead and feel like this is going to go somewhere, instead of continuing to get disappointed over and over.”
‘Double whammy’ of low wind, high humidity made for Dane County’s state record rainstorm
Quoted: “A summer’s worth of rain in one day,” said Stephen Vavrus, a scientist at UW-Madison’s Center for Climatic Research. “We haven’t had anything like this in memory around here. Or even beyond.”
Badgers wide receiver Danny Davis suspended two games for involvement in alleged sexual assault
University of Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst suspended sophomore wide receiver Danny Davis for two games Wednesday after Davis’ involvement in an alleged sexual assault became public.
Tom Oates: UW has chance to show it truly does athletics the right way
No matter what happens, UW must send a strong message because there is more at stake here than the success of the football program.
UW System drafts policy to document employee misconduct
In an effort to avoid another instance of sexual misconduct, schools within the UW System could soon have stricter rules about what goes in to an employee’s personnel files.
UW schools to share personnel files with each other, state agencies as soon as Jan. 2019
The University of Wisconsin System will require the documentation of sexual harassment allegations and investigations in personnel files as soon as January 2019, according to a policy draft that will be presented to the UW Board of Regents later this week.
Evidence will show women who accused UW football player Quintez Cephus were not impaired, his lawyers say
Lawyers for UW-Madison wide receiver Quintez Cephus wrote in court filings Tuesday they believe prosecutors have evidence showing two women who said Cephus sexually assaulted them in April were not impaired by alcohol as the women have told police.
UW to present employee sex harassment policy to regents
University of Wisconsin System officials are preparing to present a draft policy on employee sexual misconduct to regents.
Wisconsin football player charged with sexually assaulting two women on same night
University of Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was charged with two counts of sexual assault Monday. Per reports, police claim the 20-year-old junior, who was set to be the Badgers’ top receiver this season, assaulted two women on the same night at his apartment.
UW System Requests $108M Increase In State Spending
The University of Wisconsin System will ask for a $107.5 million increase in state funding over the next two years, a sizable jump from its last funding request in 2016.
SNIPP Proteins May Point to Why We Get Sleepy
Quoted: Some studies suggest that sleep primes synapses for greater activity during wakefulness. Chiara Cirelli, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, who is one of the synaptic homeostasis hypothesis’s originators, said of the new paper, “It is strong evidence that sleep need is related to synaptic activity.”
UW-Madison releases statement after Quintez Cephus charged on 2 counts of sexual assault
UW-Madison responded to criminal charges that were filed Monday against Badgers football player Quintez Cephus, saying they view allegations of sexual assault “with deep concern.”
Top 25 Public Colleges 2018
While the top private schools list is dominated by northeast schools, the top public schools come from all different regions: eight from the South, eight from the West, four from the Midwest and five from the Northeast. Hailing from the South is the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (No. 9), the University of Florida (No. 13), the University of Texas, Austin (No.16), Georgia Institute of Technology (No. 20), and the University of Georgia (No. 23). The Midwest is represented by the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (No. 11) and the University of Wisconsin, Madison (No. 17).
UPDATE: MPD says Cephus was investigated for sexual assault in April
UW also released a statement that said while they are unable to comment on a specific case due to Chapter 17 of the UW System Administrative Code, the Title IX Program in the Office of Compliance has the authority to conduct a “formal impartial investigation into the allegations.”
Cephus suspended from for sexual assault charges
Junior receiver Quintez Cephus, who announced he is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Badgers football team Saturday, has now been formally suspended from the team for a violation of the Student-Athlete Discipline Policy, according to a Monday afternoon statement from UW Athletic Director Barry Alvarez.
UW System’s proposed operating budget mirrors GOP state lawmakers’ agenda
The request the UW System will put forward for $107.5 million in new state funding over the next two years — $82.5 million in “outcomes-based” funding and $25 million to expand programs mostly in STEM and high-demand fields — is framed around “university and statutorily required goals.”
UW System wants $107 million more in next budget
System leaders released their 2019-2021 budget request Monday. The Board of Regents is scheduled to vote on the request Thursday during a meeting at UW-Madison. Approval would send the request on to Gov. Scott Walker’s office for consideration as he begins work on his executive budget.
Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus charged with sex assaults of two women
University of Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was charged Monday with second- and third-degree sexual assault of two intoxicated women who said he sexually assaulted both of them, and said that Cephus and his roommate, teammate Danny Davis, laughed and took photos of the women, according to a criminal complaint.
UW System’s budget proposal tailored to Republicans’ demand for campus accountability
The University of Wisconsin System is asking for $107 million more in state money, three-quarters of which would be outcome-based, rewarding or punishing campuses based on how well they meet performance metrics such as student access, progress toward degree completion, “workforce contributions” and operating efficiencies.
How To Catch A Neutrino
The neutrino was detected by the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. This observatory is the brainchild of Francis Halzen, a physicist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who’s known as the “Godfather of IceCube.” He first dreamed of building the South Pole observatory thirty years ago. He talked with Anne Strainchamps about this discovery.
War of the Past, War of the Future: Netflix Tries Both
I have no doubt it’ll be an interesting picture, as Mr. Chazelle is an interesting and energetic filmmaker (although his work isn’t always entirely compatible with my taste). FilmStruck’s Criterion Channel is now showing a chat with Mr. Chazelle, conducted at the University of Wisconsin, as part of its “Masterclass” series of film supplements. The movie he lauds therein is “Chronicle of a Summer,” the 1961 French documentary directed by Jean Rouch and Edgar Morin.
Analysis: Bills Moved Faster in Wisconsin Capitol Under GOP
Quoted: “I think it’s a symptom of the legislative process becoming less participatory,” said Barry Burden, a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and director of the Elections Research Center. “We see more examples . of bills being sprung very quickly without members knowing they’re coming, without the public knowing, and hearings being announced very quickly without lots of notice.”
Groups Ask UW-Madison to Require Meningitis B Vaccine
Immunization groups and the mother of a student who died from bacterial meningitis are urging the University of Wisconsin-Madison to require the meningitis B vaccine.
Bone marrow transplants trace roots to UW-Madison 50 years ago
Bone marrow transplants, used routinely for leukemia and other diseases, worked only in identical twins until the first successful transplants involving other siblings as donors took place 50 years ago in Madison and Minneapolis.Dr. Fritz Bach, a UW-Madison geneticist, developed a lab test to see if donor and recipient cells matched. The test allowed Bach and Dr. Robert Good of the University of Minnesota to give two young boys who had serious blood disorders healthy immune systems from their sisters in August and September 1968.
Board to look at covering transgender surgery for state workers again
This month, chancellors at UW-Madison and five other UW campuses asked the board to restore the coverage, saying four Big Ten campuses offer it.
Teen trying to solve carp problem with culinary skill
Quoted: Holly Gibbs, a UW-Madison professor of environmental studies and geography, who teaches classes on agricultural sustainability, was impressed to learn about Cohan’s efforts.”What an exciting project and how amazing that such a young student is spearheading this type of innovation,” she said.
Wisconsin governor’s race viewed as highly competitive
Quoted: The ad suggests Republicans are trying to redefine Evers’ “kind demeanor and strong policy background on education,” said Mike Wagner, a UW-Madison journalism professor who studies political messaging. “Many voters don’t know much about Evers and the ad serves to try and build negative imagery in voters’ minds when they think of Evers and his greatest strength: education.”
Wisconsin volleyball team enters season with a wealth of talent
Across the board it would appear the No. 9 Badgers have more accomplished players than spots in the lineup. That’s particularly true in the front court, where he could utilize any combination of players with justification.
Joseph Ohler, Jr.: UW-Oshkosh Foundation holds UW System to double standard
It surprises me that the UW-Oshkosh Foundation would sue the UW System and its Regents for a poor business decision that the foundation itself had made.