A new leadership center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus is being named after former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson.
UW-Madison leadership center to be named after former state governor
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UW Health water aerobics class for deaf people breaks down barriers
WISC-TV 3
A unique water aerobics class at the American Center at UW Health is breaking down barriers for deaf people.
JFC holds off vote on UW System tuition cut
Daily Cardinal
The state’s Joint Finance Committee decided Tuesday to postpone a vote on Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget for the UW System, with Republicans in a disagreement over tuition rates.
The Latest: GOP expects to vote on UW budget Thursday
Madison.com
Republicans who control the Legislature’s powerful finance committee are now saying they expect to vote on the University of Wisconsin System budget later this week.
Cause and (good) effect: Jobs up, poverty down in Wisconsin, UW researchers say
Wisconsin State Journal
The annual Wisconsin Poverty Measure study from the Institute for Research on Poverty at UW-Madison showed a jobs increase of 70,000 between January 2014 and November 2015 led to a “modest but statistically significant reduction in poverty.”
UW-Madison leadership center will be named for former Gov. Tommy Thompson
Capital Times
A new leadership center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be named for Republican former Gov. Tommy Thompson, the longest serving governor in the state of Wisconsin.
New policy center at University of Wisconsin raises alarms
Madison.com
Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Wisconsin Republicans on Tuesday announced the formation of a new public policy center at the state’s flagship university, which liberals said would be nothing more than a taxpayer-funded conservative think tank.
GOP leaders propose policy center named for Tommy Thompson at UW-Madison
Wisconsin State Journal
A proposed new research center at UW-Madison named for former Gov. Tommy Thompson would connect academic experts with lawmakers to improve public policy and inspire the next generation of political leaders, according to Republican and university leaders who announced the initiative Tuesday.
Republicans divided on University of Wisconsin tuition cut
Wisconsin State Journal
Assembly and Senate Republicans are clashing over whether to cut University of Wisconsin System tuition in the next biennial budget, though they said Tuesday there won’t be a tuition increase.
Budget committee delays vote on University of Wisconsin System as GOP tensions simmer
Capital Times
The Republican-led Joint Finance Committee will delay a scheduled vote on the University of Wisconsin System’s budget amid a disagreement over Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to cut tuition by 5 percent.
Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans differ on how best to alleviate student loan debt
Capital Times
Democrats on the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget committee on Tuesday reintroduced an oft-rejected proposal that would allow student loans to be refinanced at lower interest rates. It was met with resistance once again by the committee’s Republican majority.
Walker issues budget veto threat among talk of tax hikes
Madison.com
Gov. Scott Walker, in another sign of escalating tension with fellow Republicans who control the Legislature, vowed Monday to take the unprecedented step of vetoing the entire $76 billion state budget if it raises property taxes on homeowners.
Budget panel to consider UW tuition cut, performance funding
Madison.com
University of Wisconsin System students would save hundreds of dollars on tuition and campuses would have to compete for additional state dollars under provisions in Gov. Scott Walker’s budget up for votes Tuesday in the Legislature’s powerful finance committee.
MATC ‘Promise’ program offering scholarships, support to 400 new students
Wisconsin State Journal
Madison Area Technical College will welcome hundreds of low-income students this fall in the inaugural class of a scholarship program that aims to give them the skills and money they need to succeed in higher education.
29 Most Powerful Latinos in Wisconsin
WISC-TV 3
Leslie Orrantia is the director of community relations at the University of Wisconsin, a post she’s held since August 2016.
Seeking clarity with Madison’s lakes
WISC-TV 3
Quoted: “The biggest challenge is reducing phosphorus input, and so far there has been no reduction in phosphorus input to Lake Mendota,” says Stephen Carpenter, director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Limnology, adding that improving Mendota, the top of the Yahara chain, is the key to improving all of the lakes.
Third graders whoop it up in new outreach program
Wisconsin State Journal
Halverson is an assistant professor in the UW-Madison School of Education, director of education for Theatre LILA and — as the kids like to call her — mayor of Whoopensocker City.
Barnes, Donald E.
Madison.com
He remained in McFarland until 1995 as Elementary School Principal and taught graduate courses for several of the University of Wisconsin campuses. He also worked on many projects for the National Science Foundation and the Research and Development Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Nursing students aid in tornado relief effort while in rural immersion program
Wisconsin State Journal
In UW-Madison’s rural health care immersion program, disaster and crisis response is a key piece of the curriculum. But instead of discussing hypotheticals, the program’s nursing students gained hands-on experience last week as they aided in northwestern Wisconsin’s tornado relief effort.
Softball: Wisconsin heads to NCAA tournament for sixth time
Badger Herald
UW joins other Big Ten teams hoping to make splash against SEC, PAC-12.
UW System dollars could potentially be used to aid embattled UW-Oshkosh foundation
Daily Cardinal
Millions of taxpayer dollars could be used to finance the debts of the UW-Oshkosh foundation, a private nonprofit, if state officials and the foundation’s creditors reach a settlement.
Sen. Steve Nass upset possible bailout of UW-Oshkosh Foundation could cost taxpayers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jeff Virchow: Free speech on campus but not at DNR
Capital Times
It’s been interesting to follow the discussion from our legislators (mostly Republicans) related to the issue of free speech on university campuses. I applaud their support of the right of people to express their opinions, no matter how offensive, without the threat of being silenced.
Budget committee keeps labor commission, dumps tech college tuition freeze
Wisconsin State Journal
The Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee ditched Gov. Scott Walker’s proposals to cut a century-old labor review commission and freeze technical college tuition.
UW System considering settlement with creditors of troubled UW-Oshkosh Foundation
Wisconsin State Journal
State officials are considering a settlement with the creditors of the troubled UW-Oshkosh Foundation, in what one lawmaker described as a “bailout” that could use millions of taxpayer dollars to cover the private nonprofit’s debts.
Retail executive returns to UW-Madison this fall
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison students considering a career in retail will soon have access to a 38-year veteran of the retail and apparel industry. The Kohl’s Center for Retailing has announced that Lorna Nagler will serve as the Alumni Executive in Residence for the fall semester.
Scott Walker seeks ‘steering committee’ to study driverless cars
Wisconsin State Journal
The committee will be headed by a Department of Transportation official and include representatives from the Department of Transportation, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the state insurance commission, the Wisconsin State Patrol, the UW-Madison, the Wisconsin Technology Council, the governor’s office, local law enforcement, a motorcycle advocacy organization, the trucking industry and three or more members from the “automated and connected vehicle technology sector,” as well as six appointees chosen by legislative leadership from both parties, according to the executive order.
UW-Madison officials unnerved by hacking of main Twitter account
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison accounts on other social networking sites did not appear to be affected, nor were the many other UW-affiliated accounts on Twitter, according to spokesman John Lucas.
100 Bucky Badger decorated statues coming to Dane County
Capital Times
In 2006, dozens of colorful cows took over Dane County, appearing on street corners and at popular destinations. Now it’s Bucky’s turn.
Madison art project will display decorated Bucky Badger statues around town starting in spring 2018
Wisconsin State Journal
Go to any major Madison event and Bucky Badger is likely to be there. Starting next spring, the image of University of Wisconsin’s mascot will be almost impossible to miss around town.
Badgers sports: Increased bowl revenue helps expand Wisconsin’s projected budget surplus
Wisconsin State Journal
A larger-than-expected Big Ten Conference bowl payout should help the University of Wisconsin athletic department’s financial bottom line for this school year.
Chris Rickert: Transparency good in health care, including in health care costs
Wisconsin State Journal
Not every medical product is as simple as a flu shot, said Justin Sydnor, who studies health insurance at UW-Madison, but “in general, it is possible for hospitals and clinics to generate itemized bills of their services, and generally the bills they send to the insurance company are broken down into pretty fine categories.”
Bucky on Parade: Public art project comes to Madison
NBC-15
You’ll see a lot more of Bucky Badger in Dane County next year.
1967: The summer of our discontent
WISC/Madison Magazine
Monumental moments that riveted Madison in 1967.
Wisconsin Dairy News: CDR 30th Anniversary
WKOW-TV 27
Norm Olson, founder of the CDR, credits the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and the University of Wisconsin-Madison for helping the program take off.
Kindness in the classroom
NBC-15
An ongoing study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds is working to incorporate mindfulness techniques into everyday activities for elementary students.
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association names new alumni officer, director
Daily Cardinal
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association has appointed a new face to the position of chief alumni officer and executive director of the foundation’s branch organization, the Wisconsin Alumni Association.
It’s a match! Madison singles navigate new technology, sub-zero temperatures and rigid social boundaries to find love
Capital Times
Catalina Toma is an assistant professor in communication arts at UW and studies online dating. She said the two biggest predictors of online dating users are being single and being an internet user.
UW-Madison’s main Twitter account hacked
Madison.com
The main Twitter account for UW-Madison was hacked Wednesday morning and university authorities are working with Twitter to resolve the issue, UW-Madison spokesperson Meredith McGlone said.
Hackers badger UW-Madison’s Twitter account
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Twitter account has been hacked, UW police reported Wednesday morning.
UW doctor resigns, gives up license in secret sexual misconduct case
Wisconsin State Journal
Dr. Michael Thom of UW Health resigned and surrendered his license in February, amid an allegation of sexual misconduct with a patient, in a manner that allowed the case to remain secret.
Sarah Schutt named UW-Madison’s chief alumni officer
Capital Times
The University of Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association on Tuesday announced the appointment of a Sarah Schutt as chief alumni officer and executive director of the alumni association.
Cap Times’ Evjue Foundation awards $1.5 million to UW, area nonprofits
Capital Times
The two grants are part of nearly $1.5 million that is being awarded for 82 community projects and causes and another 30 programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Protecting Your Eyesight: The impact digital screens have on you
WKOW-TV 27
Sydney McCourt is a sophomore at UW Madison. As the semester comes to an end, she’s spending more and more time in front of a screen.
Education gap widens for Madison’s Latino population
WISC/Madison Magazine
Our UW System considers undocumented students “international students” for tuition purposes; that is, they must pay three times what resident students pay, without the ability to access any federal or state financial aid.
Man who ‘piggybacks’ into UW dorm faces sexual assault charge
WISC-TV 3
A man who “piggybacked” off students to get into a University of Wisconsin-Madison residence hall last month is a suspect in a sexual assault case, police said.
Gutting stewardship fund won’t help UW — William H. Tishler
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor by Tishler, a UW-Madison emeritus professor of landscape architecture
Cranberry research to get a boost in Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Journal
The $1.5 million research station is being paid for through a public-private partnership that includes $750,000 in private funds and $650,000 from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. The property will include 30 acres of production cranberry beds to generate revenue to help support research, along with another five acres of beds for further research studies by faculty at UW-Madison and the USDA.
Badgers softball: NCAA waiting game ends with positive result for Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Journal
They play Missouri in the opening round at 8 p.m. Friday in a double-elimination regional that also includes No. 3 overall seed and host Oregon as well as Illinois-Chicago.
Pleger, Thomas Cary
Madison.com
A former Dean and CEO at UW-Baraboo/Sauk County, Tom became the eighth president at Lake Superior State University on July 1 2014. He received his doctoral degree in archaeology and anthropology at UW-Madison and spent 21 years teaching at various private and public institutions. Dr.Tom was a firm believer that everyone should be afforded access to a liberal arts education.
McDonald claims Big Ten 5000-meter crown at Big Ten Championship
WISC-TV 3
For the fourth-time this season, Wisconsin men’s track and field standout Morgan McDonald is a Big Ten champion as the sophomore won the 5000 meters to lead the Badgers at the 2017 Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Sunday.
Thousands attend 2017 Spring Commencement to celebrate new graduates
Daily Cardinal
A crowd of roughly 42,000 friends and family of graduates enjoyed the clear and sunny sky for the 2017 Spring Commencement at Camp Randall Saturday.
‘Modern Family’ creator says 2017 UW graduates should ‘leave nothing on the table’
Badger Herald
Nine time Emmy Award-winning producer, co-creator and executive producer of “Modern Family,” Steven Levitan didn’t want to give “cliché advice” to this year’s graduating class.
Blank, Mailick: Strengthen the government-science partnership
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Column by Rebecca Blank, chancellor, and Marsha Mailick, vice chancellor for research and graduate education at UW-Madison.
Nelson, Ann Sullivan
Madison.com
Ann served as advisor to UW undergraduates in political science; she served as both staff and board member of the Wisconsin Humanities Committee; she was a member and president of the board of the Friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries and volunteered at many of the used book sales.
Awake under the knife: More patients opting to stay conscious during surgery
Wisconsin State Journal
“We are getting more and more requests from patients who say, ’I want to avoid sedation if it’s not necessary,’” said Dr. Mike Ford, an anesthesiologist at UW Health. “Some patients don’t like the idea of losing complete control.”
Bill Berry: UW grads are untapped lobbying force
Capital Times
The UW System has about 180,000 students, a number that includes young adults of all stripes. It seems politics knows no boundaries when it comes to families and higher education.
Critics say hearing on UW campus speech bill hung them out to dry
Capital Times
A public hearing on a Republican bill to prevent students at University of Wisconsin campuses from disrupting controversial speakers wasn’t exactly a model of the pro-free speech sentiment espoused in the proposal, said some critics who waited hours to have their say.
UW grad coming back to be Title IX coordinator
Wisconsin State Journal
A UW-Madison graduate who worked as a legal advocate for victims of domestic abuse before heading West to Colorado is returning to become the campus Title IX coordinator.
Rochester, Gabrielle
Madison.com
She worked for UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health in a capacity that she loved.