The Global Connections Committee hosted UW political science professors to discuss government corruption amid growing public distrust of public officials.
UW professors talk about how corruption in government is shaping politics
Badger Herald
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State lawmakers tout self-driving cars at hearing
Capital Times
Legislators on the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy peppered speakers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in addition to officials with companies like Uber and General Motors, with questions on the emerging technology.
Rebecca Blank: UW employees should get same pay boost in budget as other state workers
Capital Times
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank said Wednesday she will encourage legislators to treat state employees consistently on pay increases in the 2017-2019 budget, meaning increases for UW employees should not be tied to savings from the state moving to a self-insurance model for health insurance.
3 finalists selected for UW School of Business dean
Wisconsin State Journal
The UW-Madison School of Business is getting closer to naming a new dean.
UW Housing needs to increase pay in order to retain employees
Daily Cardinal
As soon as prospective students are admitted to UW-Madison, they begin the housing application process. Along with this process, students are highly encouraged to apply for a student job on campus. These jobs are presented as being conveniently located, with flexible hours and a great way to make friends and connections. While all of this may be true, there is one major detriment to working for the university: the pay.
Two men arrested after drug deal results in foot chase across campus
Daily Cardinal
Two men were arrested Wednesday afternoon after involvement in a drug-related foot chase across UW-Madison campus, according to Madison Police Department.
Sexual assault reported in ‘southern area of campus’
Daily Cardinal
The report said the assault occurred within 48 hours prior to Thursday. The victim and suspect knew each other before the assault happened.
Promoted, recently hired faculty of color honored at annual reception
Daily Cardinal
Faculty of color at UW-Madison—a demographic that has increased 5 percent in the last 10 years—who got promoted or recently hired were honored Thursday during an annual reception in which top university administrators discussed diversity on campus.
Academics, not athletics, should define UW
Badger Herald
What’s so weird about it is it feels like our athletic programs are all on the rise and our academic programs are either stuck in the same place or in decline.
When getting to nitty-gritty of Walker’s UW System investment, Chancellor Blank has some concerns
Badger Herald
As University of Wisconsin System officials across the board welcome Gov. Scott Walker’s recent push to invest in higher education after years of budget cuts, Chancellor Rebecca Blank highlighted some of the key items she plans to track in the next biennium.
Student group aims to increase access to menstrual products
Daily Cardinal
What started last year as a feminine product collection drive is now one of UW-Madison’s newest student organizations: Accessible Reproductive Healthcare Initiative.
Muckraking journalists vying for Anthony Shadid ethics award
Wisconsin State Journal
Reporters digging into the ills of society and a newspaper picturing one of those ills on its front page, while weighing the ethics of such reporting, are contenders for the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics.
Badgers men’s basketball: In stepfather, Nigel Hayes has wingman for life
Wisconsin State Journal
Hayes will end his UW career among the all-time leaders in points, rebounds and assists, and there’s a chance he’ll end up being on the floor for more wins than any other player in program history. He’s also left his mark in community service and is on track to graduate in May with a degree in business finance and investment banking. “I have no idea where I’d be right now without (my stepfather),” Hayes said. “I wouldn’t be here, I can say that with 100 percent certainty. I call my mother the queen of the universe — she does a lot for me — but he’s really the reason why I’m able to sit here now.”
Students lobby for Violence Prevention Specialist in state-law
Daily Cardinal
When UW System Student Representatives lobbied at the Capitol last Thursday, they took time to ask that legislators seek provisions for a Violence Prevention Specialist on each UW System campus.
UW System Student Representatives lobby against opt out allocated segregated fees
Daily Cardinal
The UW System Student Representatives lobbied state officials Thursday, following Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal. Allowing students to opt out of segregated fees was the top issue according to Jacob Schimmel, president of UW-La Crosse Student Association.
2 UW scientists win Sloan Fellowships
Wisconsin State Journal
Two UW-Madison professors have been selected to received Sloan Research Fellowships, one of the more prestigious awards young researchers can get.
Scott Walker recommends $803 million in state building projects
Wisconsin State Journal
He rejected about $93 million in projects at UW-Madison and $31 million for a new, 72-bed skilled nursing facility in Madison for veterans, which was recommended in 2015 by a state veterans task force.
Bill would create charter school for teens recovering from substance abuse problems
Wisconsin State Journal
The bill, co-authored by Sens. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, and Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, would allow the UW System’s Office of Educational Opportunity to seek bids for a charter school operator to start a school for no more than 15 students who are recovering from addictions.
Listeria may pose greater risk of early miscarriage, UW researchers say
WISC-TV 3
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine are studying how pathogens affect fetal development and change the outcome of pregnancy.
Scott Walker asks voters to contact lawmakers in support of 2017-19 budget
Capital Times
“When I saw that Governor Walker was proposing a tuition cut and further investment in our UW system, I was overjoyed. It’s time we helped students and families struggling to afford a quality education. I am writing to ask that you CUT UW TUITION,” reads one letter.
Several UW-Madison building repair requests deferred in Walker’s capital budget proposal
Daily Cardinal
Multiple UW-Madison building project requests have been deferred, according to Gov. Scott Walker’s capital budget proposal.
Expert panel speaks on incarceration and race through experiences, history
Daily Cardinal
A New York Times award-winning reporter, a UW-Madison graduate and a UW-Madison professor rethought the connection between mass incarceration and race on a panel Tuesday.
This is how ASM lobbies for UW’s budget
Badger Herald
As Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed state budget moves through the state Legislature, Associated Students of Madison has one chief concern.
UW expands diversity initiative to reach all SOAR students
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin Dean of Students Lori Berquam outlined plans to expand the Our Wisconsin diversity training program to include all incoming students attending Student Orientation, Advising and Registration in a telephone conference Monday.
Clyde Stubblefield to get posthumous UW honorary degree
WISC-TV 3
Stubblefield died Saturday at the age of 73 from kidney disease. Before his death, he had been selected by the UW–Madison Committee on Honorary Degrees and Chancellor Rebecca Blank to receive an honorary degree May 12 at the Kohl Center prior to spring commencement.
In Donald Trump era, UW prof’s rural Wisconsin insights gain national prominence
Wisconsin State Journal
Kathy Cramer’s journey to the center of the political landscape began with road trips to corners of Wisconsin many people only drive through — if they drive there at all.
UW program helps local cheesemaker make Best of Show cheese
WISC-TV 3
Thanks to some help from the Center for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a small local cheesemaker was able to create and produce a nationally recognized Best of Show cheese.
Madison’s Plan Commission approves Duck Blind rebuild, SERF demolition
Wisconsin State Journal
Madison’s Plan Commission granted permission for the Madison Mallards baseball team to rebuild the Duck Blind section of the city-owned Warner Park stadium at its Monday meeting, as well as approving a demolition permit for UW-Madison’s Southeast Recreational Facility.
Paula Bonner stepping down as Wisconsin Alumni Association’s longtime leader
Wisconsin State Journal
Paula Bonner likes to dust off an old quote from former UW-Madison Chancellor Donna Shalala when she talks about the power and influence of alumni at colleges and universities.
Former UW-Madison athletics official talks about helping players succeed off the field
Capital Times
Sean Frazier used to run the day-to-day operations of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s athletics department before leaving to become the athletic director for Northern Illinois University in 2013. Speaking at the Inn on the Park at a luncheon organized by the Madison nonprofit ProSquared, Frazier talked about topics like the marketing of college sports and the state of the NCAA.
UW-Madison student behind free access demand says students will press for change
Capital Times
“We will be organizing, demonstrating and meeting with different groups to figure out how to come together as a collective to pressure the administration,” said Tyriek Mack, a representative of the Associated Students of Madison student council.
UW-Madison expanding diversity training program
Wisconsin State Journal
Nearly all new UW-Madison students will be encouraged to participate in a diversity training program next year after about 1,000 students participated in the program this past fall.
WAA President announces retirement after 41 years at UW
Daily Cardinal
After over four decades of service at UW-Madison, President of the Wisconsin Alumni Association Paula Bonner announced Monday she will retire effective Oct. 31.
UW eyes Scott Walker proposal to ‘hold faculty accountable’ by tracking teaching hours
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin System officials and faculty leaders say they’re reviewing Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to monitor the workloads of university faculty, including the number of hours they spend teaching.
Badgers women’s hockey: Wisconsin enters postseason atop national rankings
Wisconsin State Journal
The Badgers stayed a unanimous No. 1 in the USCHO.com Division I women’s poll Monday after 1-1 and 0-0 ties at No. 4 Minnesota.
Survey: More colleges looking at applicant’s social media accounts
NBC-15
It could seem harmless now, but University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Director of Admissions Bill Jordan said what you post, could cost you a spot at your dream school.
ASM calls on administration to provide reparations for black students in form of free education
Badger Herald
In an attempt to push University of Wisconsin officials to act on their diversity and inclusion rhetoric, Associated Students of Madison passed legislation Wednesday calling on the administration to reevaluate admissions criteria and pay reparations to black people in the form of free education.
Students concerned for campus fallout if allocable fees become optional
Daily Cardinal
“A disaster,” is how Sally Rohrer, a student government leader, described the provision in Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal to make allocable segregated fees optional.
Board: Unclear how ‘enhanced oversight’ results from Scott Walker plan to ax for-profit college watchdog
Wisconsin State Journal
Board members of Wisconsin’s for-profit college watchdog said Wednesday they’re concerned by Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to eliminate the board in the next state budget.
John Reindl: Opt out of fees? Apply that to taxes too
Letter to the editor: I think that Gov. Scott Walker has an excellent idea to allow UW-Madison students to opt out of allocable student fees, but only if Wisconsin taxpayers are also allowed to opt out of paying taxes for those programs that they disagree with.
UW’s Alta Charo: Gene editing for inherited human traits ‘not ready now, might be in future’
Capital Times
Editing of human cells to alter traits handed down to future generations may one day be ethically permissible, said a committee co-chaired by bioethicist Alta Charo, a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Law.
‘Cognitive dissonance’ in university rhetoric and actions prompts ASM legislation
Daily Cardinal
A “cognitive dissonance” exists between UW-Madison’s rhetoric and actions for diversity and inclusion on campus according to Tyriek Mack, a representative for the Associated Students of Madison.
UW-Madison’s Jan Vansina, giant in the field of African history, dies
Wisconsin State Journal
Jan Vansina, 87, a pathfinder in the field of African history and a quiet but enthusiastic leader, author and mentor, died Feb. 8 of lung cancer in Madison.
David Pettersen: Thanks, Tommy Thompson, for your strong UW support
Capital Times
Letter to the editor: As a political independent and current student, I am grateful for those that have made these efforts possible, which includes countless Democrats and Republicans who have worked together over the years. One may not always agree with his politics, but former Gov. Tommy Thompson invested in UW as governor — and his recent video offering his support of our grand university is proof that he cares deeply about helping bridge the divide between the state and the university. For that, the ol’ Badger deserves bipartisan praise.
Percent of UW-Madison graduates who take on student debt decreases
Wisconsin State Journal
Of students who earned a bachelor’s degree in the 2015-16 academic year, 53.4 percent graduated with no debt, a 3 percent increase from the previous year, according to a report released Tuesday from the university’s Office of Student Financial Aid, though some graduate and professional students saw their average debt increase.
Ethicists open to one day altering heredity to fight disease
Wisconsin State Journal
The report Tuesday from the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine was compiled by a 22-member committee with two members from UW-Madison: R. Alta Charo, a professor of law and bioethics who co-chaired the NAS panel, and Dietram Scheufele, a professor of life sciences communication.
Rebecca Blank calls Scott Walker’s budget ‘very promising’
Capital Times
Two years ago, Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal had University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank warning about possible layoffs. This week, she called Walker’s 2017-2019 proposal “a very promising budget.”
White House experience prepares UW alumna for new position as WID director
Badger Herald
After completing a career at the White House, University of Wisconsin alumna Jo Handelsman has returned to the Dairy State as the new director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery.
EPA grant freeze leaves future of research, innovation at UW uncertain
Badger Herald
A federal freeze on Environmental Protection Agency grants has some University of Wisconsin researchers questioning the future of innovation at the university.
Police: campus attacker dorm visitor
WKOW-TV 27
Authorities say a teenager who attacked pedestrians near a UW-Madison residence hall Saturday had been visiting someone at a dormitory prior to the violence.
UW students express concern over Walker’s proposal to protect controversial speech
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin officials may be prevented from punishing students or faculty who express sentiment or ideas that may be troubling or deeply offensive, according to a provision in Gov. Scott Walker’s 2017-19 state budget.
Neurobiology course encourages students to look at science through an artistic, feminist lens
Daily Cardinal
Tuesdays and Thursdays on the second floor of Sterling Hall, students enrolled in Gender & Women’s Studies 533: Neurobiology & Traumatic Memory can be found doodling instead of taking notes. But, unlike other lectures, the instructor does not take away participation points for notebook margin art—she encourages students to keep at it.
UW students prepare for Social Justice Week
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin Associated Students of Madison Equity & Inclusion Committee met Monday to plan for a series of events for the semester, including a Social Justice Week in April. Ali Khan, Equity & Inclusion Committee chair, brainstormed ideas for the Social Justice Week, set to take place April 3 to 7. Khan said he hopes the event will not only involve student organizations but the broader Madison community as well.
Rec Sports struggles to balance budget with array of opportunities
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison’s Division of Recreational Sports works to support students’ mental, academic and social well-being through a vast array of opportunities and facilities.
UW-Madison grassroots contrast other schools at ABTS ‘think-tank’
Daily Cardinal
Fourteen schools, 84 student leaders, three Associated Students of Madison representatives and two regular UW-Madison students traveled from across the Big Ten network sit down as a ‘think tank’ at the Ohio State University this month.
UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s works toward cure
WISC-TV 3
In research labs, work is being done to make the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s a realization. For the man who directs that research, finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is personal. Dr. Sanjay Asthana lost his father to Alzheimer’s.“I’m absolutely sure that one day we will get there and the amount of research that’s going on right here at UW-Madison actually is making some very important contributions,” says Dr. Asthana, associate dean of gerontology at UW-Madison.
While students excite over ‘party school’ rankings, university works to turn the tide
Daily Cardinal
University programs such as AlcoholEdu help downplay the perception of UW-Madison as a party school. AlcoholEdu, an educational module students must complete before beginning their freshman year—helps the university track data on student drinking patterns and the general culture of the school in regards to consumption.
Shuler, Jeanne Wall
Madison.com
She then worked as an IBM Operator before beginning a career at the University of Wisconsin working as the manager of the Hospital Gift Shop and then in Residential Life.
Vansina, Jan
Madison.com
He devoted himself to the study and teaching of African History and related subjects at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1961 until 1994.
Editorial: Lawmakers have some work to do on state budget
Wisconsin State Journal
In his final state budget before facing another election, Gov. Scott Walker is proposing significant investment in Wisconsin’s public schools and universities.That’s a welcome change from his past state spending plans that cut funding for K-12 and higher education by hundreds of millions of dollars.