An onslaught of bug-borne disease, especially in the Midwest, has led to the creation of a new federal research center to be headed by two UW-Madison scientists.
Tick me off: UW scientists to head insect-borne disease center
Wisconsin State Journal
Author: gbump
UW scientists to head up new Midwest center on tick- and mosquito-borne diseases
Capital Times
A consortium of Midwestern universities and health officials led by UW scientists has won $10 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fight the spread of tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses.
Union membership down nearly 40 percent since Act 10
Wisconsin State Journal
Quoted: UW-Madison economist Steven Deller said the level of union membership nationally has been declining for years — a trend that is likely to continue with large-scale, labor-intensive manufacturing being replaced with smaller-scale technology that requires more capital but less manual labor. Large-scale manufacturing companies tend to be unionized and their replacements are more likely not to be.
UW-Madison student trying to start ‘alt-right’ group was convicted of arson at black churches
Wisconsin State Journal
A UW-Madison student seeking to start what he calls a “pro-white student club” was convicted in 2005 of setting fires at predominantly black churches in a racially motivated arson attack, officials confirmed Thursday.
Former Oshkosh baseball coach asks to reopen case against university administration
Daily Cardinal
Tom Lechnir, former UW-Oshkosh baseball coach, asked the courts to reopen his 2014 lawsuits against former UW-Oshkosh officials following a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Department of Justice against those officials for mishandling funds.
‘Pro-white,’ ‘alt-right’ program recruiting on UW-Madison campus
Capital Times
An outreach program led by a University of Wisconsin-Madison student and supported by the white nationalist American Freedom Party is attempting to recruit students to “fight anti-white racism on campus.”
Scott Walker touts college affordability efforts, pans Democratic refinancing authority proposal
Capital Times
The governor highlighted an announcement made this fall that he said would give more student loan borrowers the opportunity to refinance their loans. UW Credit Union announced in September it would expand its membership eligibility to include any current or former college students who currently live in Wisconsin.
UW-Madison student team to compete at Hyperloop competition
WKOW-TV 27
After more than a year of work, a team of UW-Madison students is ready to test its futuristic high-speed transport vehicle on SpaceX’s Hyperloop test track in California.
Students denounce possible ‘alt-right’ movement on UW-Madison’s campus
Daily Cardinal
Few issues have been as divisive recently as the rise of the “alt-right,” an extreme group that many see as a haven for white supremacists. Now, one student is seeking to bring the movement to campus.
UW-Madison student promotes pro-white advocacy on campus
WISC-TV 3
Meredith McGlone, director of University News and Media Relations, said the group is not a registered student organization. “We’re continuing to look into this and gather more information. Our campus values are clear. We believe diversity is a source of strength. If you want to talk about a group, talk about the scores of students, faculty and staff whose hard work and dedication are making this campus a more welcoming and inclusive place for all students,” McGlone said in an email to News 3.
Professor’s PowerPoint slide labels black woman as animal, sparks outrage
Daily Cardinal
A lecture slide that showed a black woman above the word “animals” in a UW-Madison lecture Monday sparked student outrage on social media.
‘Modern Family’ creator announced as spring 2017 commencement speaker
Badger Herald
‘Modern Family’ creator Steven Levitan to give University of Wisconsin graduation speech
Wisconsin State Journal
The UW-Madison alumnus who co-created ABC’s “Modern Family” will be the keynote speaker at the university’s spring graduation ceremony, officials announced Wednesday.
Blank: Tuition cut is ‘peanuts compared to what’s needed’
Daily Cardinal
With Gov. Scott Walker’s biennial budget proposal on the horizon, a fresh group of future Badgers await letters from the financial aid office; funding is also on the university’s mind. UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank spoke candidly to the University Affairs committee Monday about her thoughts regarding state funding and scholarship disbursement.
New UWPD Chief hopes to repair connection between police, campus community
Daily Cardinal
Before being sworn in as the newest leader of the UW-Madison Police Department, Chief Kristen Roman sat down with The Daily Cardinal to discuss the most prevalent issues on campus, including campus carry legislation, undocumented students and sexual assault, among other issues.
Moving beyond marching: Civil disobedience in the Trump era
Capital Times
Other times, laws become so restrictive that people are forced to break them to engage in public life, said Finn Enke, a professor of gender and women’s studies at UW-Madison. “Civil disobedience arises when conditions become such that persons are actually criminalized for really basic behaviors,” Enke said, pointing out that transgender people using a bathroom or undocumented immigrants receiving public services could be breaking laws.
Walker to deliver budget address on Feb. 8
Madison.com
Walker alerted lawmakers on Tuesday that he will unveil his two-year spending plan that day. The speech will be at 4 p.m., breaking with the tradition of nighttime addresses.
Feds open door for University of Wisconsin researchers to test driverless cars
Wisconsin State Journal
Madison streets, state highways and the campuses of UW-Madison and Epic Systems could soon be laboratories for driverless cars, after federal regulators gave a team of UW researchers approval to test the emerging technology at sites around Wisconsin.
UW student wants to bring alt-right movement to campus
Badger Herald
Looking down at the small piece of paper that barely fit between his thumb and index finger, two phrases glared back at University of Wisconsin senior Dane Skaar: “Fight Anti-White Racism on Campus” and “#UWAltRight.”
Political talk echoes through Madison: from lecture halls to eighth grade classrooms
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison political science professor Jon Pevehouse says he often pairs newsworthy information with the week’s topic. “It does help motivate the material that I’m going to cover anyway,” said Pevehouse. “In week eight or nine [of Introduction to International Relations] we’re going to cover international trade and trade agreements, so TPP will still be a big deal then and we’ll still be talking about Trump withdrawing from it so that’s how I’ll lead that lecture off.”
Driverless vehicles could soon be seen on streets near you
WKOW-TV 27
UW-Madison is now one of ten locations chosen by the U.S. Department of Transportation at a testing site for the autonomous vehicles. The research and tests will attempt to make the self-driving cars safer for public use.
EPA grant freeze could ‘pull rug out from under’ UW-Madison research
WISC-TV 3
The Trump administration has placed a temporary suspension on all new Environmental Protection Agency business, which bars staff from awarding new grants and contract. The move impacts five grants previously awarded to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
UW-Madison chosen by U.S DOT to test automated vehicles
WISC-TV 3
Driverless cars are making their way to Madison. The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected the University of Wisconsin-Madison as one of 10 locations in the country to test automated technology.
Political expert weighs in on effectiveness of Women’s March movement
WISC-TV 3
University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor David Canon said the question for the Women’s March movement is whether it will have a lasting impact on policy following Saturday’s marches.
Legislative Affairs committee debriefs after opposition; plans next moves
Daily Cardinal
After months of controversy surrounding their Campus Carry campaign, the Legislative Affairs committee of the Associated Students of Madison debriefed and moved to continue planning opposition.
Wisconsin company uses cheese to support UW student-athletes
Badger Herald
In 1926, one University of Wisconsin alumnus had an idea to bring Wisconsin’s legacy to the whole nation.
University faculty consider new ways to fund humanities programs
Badger Herald
Humanities students may soon be better equipped to counter questions like “So, humanities? What are you going to do with that?” thanks to a University of Wisconsin program aimed to help graduate students find employment with a recently renewed $1.1 million grant.
UW energy seminar highlights need for multifaceted approach to climate goals
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin climate policy experts held their first seminar on formulating effective policy Monday, even as the incoming president has signaled disinterest in combating the issue.
New SERF plans clear city committee
Badger Herald
The Joint Southeast Campus Area Committee approved the new Southeast Recreational Facility plan Monday evening, advancing it to the Plan Commission for further review.
Some question benefit of Walker’s proposed tuition cut
Badger Herald
Two weeks after Gov. Scott Walker pledged to cut in-state tuition for all University of Wisconsin System undergraduates, some lawmakers, experts and university leaders wonder if a more targeted approach might be more beneficial.
University of Wisconsin offers new scholarship to promote global development
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison benefactors are funding a new scholarship for international students that they hope will help nurture the next generation of development and anti-poverty leaders around the world.
Scholarship encourages international education, global improvement
Daily Cardinal
The Wisconsin Idea—the notion that the education taking place here at UW-Madison can and should reach beyond campus and serve the state, nation and world—aims to take on a greater global role with the launch of the new King-Morgridge Scholars program.
UW-Madison College Democrats, Republicans react to opening days of Trump presidency
Daily Cardinal
After the first weekend of Donald Trump’s presidency, UW-Madison College Democrats and Republicans both said they have reasons to feel optimistic.
Point Counterpoint: Why you should join College Republicans
Badger Herald
Column by College Republicans: Freedom, liberty, opportunity, justice. These are just a few words used to describe our country. If any of these terms deeply resonate with your image of this country, you are probably a Republican.
Chris Rickert: Robin Vos flirts with ‘class warfare’ in critique of proposed UW tuition cut
Wisconsin State Journal
Mildly dissing fellow Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to cut UW System tuition, Vos said he’d rather increase financial aid for needy students because “just cutting tuition across the board means you are going to give the same assistance to somebody who could write a check without even blinking.”
Rural, urban dwellers should reconcile
Daily Cardinal
Kathy Cramer, a political science professor at UW-Madison, noticed these bubbling tensions when studying rural Wisconsinites’ political opinions. In her book “The Politics of Resentment,” Cramer explains the ever-growing wariness of people in rural areas toward Madison and Milwaukee.
UW-Madison students watching inauguration ‘hesitant’ to weigh in on Trump administration
Capital Times
As Donald Trump took the oath of office to become the 45th United States president Friday morning, some University of Wisconsin-Madison students watched the ceremony on a big screen TV at Union South with varying degrees of enthusiasm.
Many on campus ignore Donald Trump’s inauguration, but students say they’re still engaged
Wisconsin State Journal
In one UW-Madison dining hall Friday morning, few students looked up from their food or phones to watch a muted television showing coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
UW students unite with thousands in D.C. solidarity march
Daily Cardinal
A group of 14 UW-Madison students piled into a nine-person van this weekend and crossed the country to join nearly half a million people near the Capitol building for a solidarity march meant to unite the world in social justice movements.
UW students walk out of class in opposition to Trump’s inauguration
Badger Herald
At 11 a.m. Friday morning, Donald Trump was sworn into the Oval Office, effectively becoming the 45th president of the United States of America. At noon, thousands of students across the country staged walkouts in a united national opposition to the newly sworn-in president.
Middleton, Beverly
Madison.com
At the age of 50 she returned to graduate school and earned an M.S. degree in Preventive Medicine/Epidemiology at UW-Madison. She designed and carried out research projects for the UW Department of Family Medicine, the State of Wisconsin Division of Health, and the World Bank.
Women’s March draws up to 100,000 in Madison as part of international protest
Daily Cardinal
Thousands swarmed State Street on Donald Trump’s first full day as president Saturday in a protest to raise awareness for rights of women and other populations they fear could be in jeopardy under the new White House administration.
75,000+ attend ‘Women’s March on Madison’
WISC-TV 3
University of Wisconsin-Madison police Chief Kristen Roman estimates between 75,000 and 100,000 people attended the event. Demonstrators began gathering on Library Mall on the UW campus before noon, when the group marched down State Street to the Capitol.
UW Athletic Board Approves Coaches’ Contracts
WKOW-TV 27
In a closed session Friday afternoon, the University of Wisconsin’s Athletic Board approved contract extension and renewals for four UW coaches.
Hundreds protest Trump in Occupy The Inauguration march
WKOW-TV 27
A few hundred people gathered on the State Street steps of the Capitol Friday afternoon to end their Occupy The Inauguration march in protest of Donald Trump’s presidency.
In Madison on Friday, a very different parade; this one against Donald Trump
Wisconsin State Journal
The protest, which began at UW-Madison’s Library Mall, snaked through Downtown and ended up at the State Street steps of the Capitol, was organized by the local chapter of the national group Socialist Alternative.
UW student ordered to stand trial on sexual assault, stalking charges after preliminary hearing
Wisconsin State Journal
A UW-Madison student accused of sexual assault, stalking and harassment of 10 women was ordered to stand trial Friday after a preliminary hearing.
Photos: Renderings of proposed terrace, club seats at Camp Randall and Field House
Wisconsin State Journal
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Shell casings found after reported disturbance near UW campus
WKOW-TV 27
Shortly before 3:00 a.m. Sunday, Madison Police were called to Gilman Street, near State Street and close to UW’s campus, because people heard a gun fired in the area.
SERF will accomplish its own new year resolutions with revamped facility
Badger Herald
As students make their way to the gym to fulfill New Year’s resolutions, the Southeast Recreational Facility will be fulfilling its own through a series of renovations.
Assembly Republicans call for $300 million in new transportation revenue, tax cuts
Wisconsin State Journal
Assembly Republicans are calling for at least $300 million in tax cuts in the upcoming biennial budget to offset up to the same amount in new transportation revenue, including a possible gas tax increase.
UW Athletics fires turf manager after battery conviction, loss of license
WKOW-TV 27
UW-Madison Athletics sent a letter to the lead worker on its grounds crew Tuesday, informing him he has been fired after his May arrest and loss of his driver’s license earlier this month.
UW-Madison athletics employee fired
WISC-TV 3
A University of Wisconsin-Madison athletics employee has been fired after pleading guilty earlier this month to a felony battery charge.
Student petitions UW-Madison to aid Syrian refugees with accessing higher education
Daily Cardinal
Host countries often offer Syrian refugees an elementary education, but refugees that seek higher education in their new states frequently face logistical and financial barriers. One UW-Madison student has started a movement to urge the university to aid her Syrian counterparts.
August McGinnity-Wake: Wisconsin Idea means it’s OK to disagree about UW courses and research
Capital Times
Republicans like to claim “freedom” as a banner ideology of their party, but the GOP in Wisconsin has shown an aversion to freedom lately. In particular, state Sen. Stephen Nass, R-Whitewater, seems to have a fundamental misunderstanding of freedom, namely academic freedom.
UW-Oshkosh Scandal Proves More Oversight Needed
MacIver Institute
Recently revealed allegations of the misuse of public funds by the former chancellor and vice chancellor at UW-Oshkosh should have taxpayers and legislators outraged – and demanding a long-overdue independent audit of the entire UW System.
Wisconsin Day of Percussion rolling into Madison Saturday
Wisconsin State Journal
“We’re happy to have anyone that’s interested,” Anthony Di Sanza, UW-Madison professor of percussion, said. “We’re offering opportunities for students and people who have never tried anything like this before.”Di Sanza is hosting the daylong event with the UW-Madison Percussion Program Saturday at the Mead Witter School of Music at UW-Madison.
March, rally planned in Madison Friday in light of inauguration
WKOW-TV 27
A group is organizing a march and rally near the Wisconsin State Capitol to voice their concerns about Friday’s presidential inauguration. If you are downtown, depending on when you take your lunch or evening commute, the rally could affect you.
Public sees final SERF designs at UW
WKOW-TV 27
Students and the public got their first look at the final design drawings for the new southeast recreational facility at UW-Madison Thursday night.
Wisconsin public employee pensions will rise based on gains for SWIB funds
Wisconsin State Journal
Retirees in Wisconsin who worked for a state or local government agency in most parts of the state can expect a small boost in their pension checks this spring.