Trump administration budget cuts could negatively impact science research, TAA co-president says.
‘No grad student makes a living wage in Madison’: Inside UW graduate worker union’s fight for better pay
Badger Herald
Author: gbump
DOGE, the Wisconsin version: Here’s what it could look like
The Capital Times
In announcing the committee, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, told the Cap Times he wanted to better tailor the work of government to a 21st century context.
“We need to deliver services in a different way than we have,” Vos said. “You know, how many (Universities of Wisconsin) campuses do we need? How many school districts do we need? How many townships do we need? All the things that we’ve never really thought about.”
Wisconsin hits a new high for representation on All-WCHA first team
Wisconsin State Journal
The Badgers had four players on the All-WCHA first team for the first time when the selections were announced Monday.
Madison housing costs could rise ‘significantly’ under Trump tariffs
Wisconsin State Journal
Tariffs will cause lumber and other construction staples to become more expensive, and home prices and rents will follow, said Kurt Paulsen, a professor of urban planning at UW-Madison.
“If you increase the costs of construction, you will increase the cost of housing, even existing housing,” Paulsen said.
UW Health: Registration opens for Badger Challenge, new location announced
WMTV - Channel 15
The challenge that includes walking, running and biking is held every September to support groundbreaking cancer research and treatment initiatives at the UW Health – Carbone Cancer Center.
Federal investigation of antidepressants could impact student mental health, experts say
Badger Herald
‘They’re taking away what can be the most integral part of somebody’s recovery,’ National Alliance on Mental Illness member says.
‘Speak up, take action’: UW community navigates DEI breakdown
Badger Herald
Despite state, federal pushback against diversity initiatives, students, professors work to maintain inclusive campus environment.
UW responds to U.S. Department of Education letter demanding educational institutions remove DEI programming
Badger Herald
Amid this uncertainty, UW spokesperson John Lucas said the university remains dedicated to its commitment to DEI in an email statement to The Badger Herald. “UW-Madison is committed to a campus environment that values diversity in both background and viewpoint, and fosters inclusion and belonging for all students, faculty and staff,” Lucas said in the email.
Lowell H. Mays
Wisconsin State Journal
In 1970, he became a Professor at the University of Wisconsin, serving joint appointments in Medicine and Human Oncology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. He was a clinical staff member of the University Health Service until 1987.
UW-Madison might admit fewer grad students but affirms support for current researchers
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison deans should admit fewer graduate students, given the uncertainty of federal research funding going forward, leaders say.
But graduate school Dean William Karpus also this week reiterated his commitment to current grad students.
High-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race nonpartisan in name only
Wisconsin State Journal
“What we have in Wisconsin Supreme Court races are teams without uniforms,” said UW-Madison journalism and mass communications professor Michael Wagner. “The donation networks are partisan, the political elites who endorse are really just from one side or the other, and the issues they talk about are really about core concerns of one party or the other.”
UW-Madison lobbies Wisconsin lawmakers for more control over construction funding
The Capital Times
Essentially, the University of Wisconsin-Madison wants the authority to borrow money for construction projects that are funded by the university and don’t involve state tax dollars. Currently, that authority rests with the state.
Anthem patients could lose access to UW Health if agreement isn’t reached, health system says
Wisconsin State Journal
UW Health’s contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Wisconsin will end April 15 if the parties don’t agree to terms before then, potentially leaving patients with Anthem insurance unable to go to UW Health or facing higher bills there, UW Health said Friday.
UW swimmer is a Big Ten champ, an Olympian. Her biggest foe was in her head.
The Capital Times
Meshing introspection with reflection, University of Wisconsin graduate senior Phoebe Bacon brought some context to her evolution as a nine-time Big Ten swimming champion.
Conservative professorship at UW would be a form of DEI | Michael R. Anderson
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: It was interesting to read that our state GOP lawmakers are demanding that UW-Madison establish an endowed professorship focusing on conservative politics and thought.
Ann Carol Palmenberg, Ph.D
Wisconsin State Journal
Ann was a professor of virology and biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Professor Emeritus 2023-present of Biochemistry and Institute for Molecular Virology. Her journey started in Zurich, Switzerland for her post-doctoral work and she continued her work at the University of Wisconsin often traveling the world in support of her research. She has been recipient of multiple global and national awards in the field of virology. Ann was also very involved with both women’s and men’s sports teams at University of Wisconsin serving on the Athletic Board.
Midwest Print Showcase celebrates young printmakers
Badger Herald
Dailey, a junior at UW, has shown his own printmaking pieces at shows affiliated with UW. But, the Midwest Print Showcase allows him to present his works to a larger audience while promoting the artwork of his peers.
UW-Madison recommends lowering number of future admitted graduate students as NIH funding remains in limbo
Daily Cardinal
University of Wisconsin-Madison leaders’ recommendation to graduate school deans to lower future graduate admissions comes as the university is preparing for the Trump administration’s sweeping changes to federal grant spending.
UW-Madison to reassess race-based programs to comply with federal orders
Daily Cardinal
In a letter to the campus community, University of Wisconsin-Madison leaders said federal decisions have created uncertainty though they reaffirmed the university’s values of diversity.
Wisconsin Black Student Union celebrates Black fashion, culture at third annual fashion show
Daily Cardinal
The event, “Tailoring the Black diaspora: Black Brilliance through the Ages,” featured four design themes: The Harlem Renaissance, Black Icons from the 1980s to early 2000s, a futuristic 31st century category based on Childish Gambino’s song “3005” and a Black Excellence category.
Madison’s State Street Pedestrian Mall Experiment may be extended
The Capital Times
City planners recommend adding a fire hydrant, lighting upgrades and raised pedestrian crossings on State Street, which stretches from the state Capitol to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. They also favor adopting one-way traffic, automatic retractable bollards and bike lanes.
UW-Madison student organizes off-campus art gallery to bring more eyes to local artwork
WKOW – Channel 27
Bryce Dailey is a junior at UW-Madison. His art has been featured several times in the Memorial Union’s annual Student Art Show. However, he and several of his classmates wanted more showcasing experience, so Dailey organized an independent show.
‘It’s really heartbreaking’: UW biochemist’s research uncertain with NIH funding
WISC — CBS Channel 3
“It’s been impossible to predict and impossible to plan for the future,” Aaron Hoskins said. Hoskins is the Wasson Professor of Biochemistry and a chemistry professor. With his small lab, he works on gene expression, making sense of what we may find senseless and finding solutions.
‘It’s an enormous concern’: UW-Madison medical researcher reacts to proposed NIH funding cuts
WMTV - Channel 15
“For us to be in a situation where NIH funding is threatened,” UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Professor and Associate Dean Jon Audhya said. “It’s an enormous concern. It’s going to really slow down our progress and our ability to address some of those diseases that are most prevalent in our society.”
UW evaluates graduate program admissions amid federal funding uncertainty
Badger Herald
Following NIH, NSF funding cuts, no central UW directive to decrease new admissions.
Bad Bunny’s new album leans on a UW-Madison prof’s research
The Capital Times
Jorell A. Meléndez-Badillo promised his wife, child and therapist he’d leave his laptop at home.
But when Bad Bunny’s team DMed him on Christmas Eve while Meléndez-Badillo was on vacation in Europe, he had to take the call. The singer’s team wanted this University of Wisconsin-Madison historian and professor of Latin American and Caribbean history to contribute historical narratives to pair with his new album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” (translated to “I should have taken more pictures”).
WIAA, UW Athletics agree to extend high school state championship facilities agreement
WMTV - Channel 15
The WIAA and Wisconsin Athletics agreed to an eight-year extension on their contract to keep state tournaments on the UW campus. This gives the WIAA the availability of facilities to host high school state championships through spring of 2033. This includes competitions for boys basketball, football, boys and girls golf, individual and team wrestling and softball.
Former ambassador to the UN to speak at UW-Madison in April
WISC — CBS Channel 3
“We are thrilled to host Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield who has extensive experience in international policy and in modeling respect and compromise in policymaking.” said La Follette School Director Yackee.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former ambassador to the UN, to speak at UW–Madison on April 1
Madison365
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will share policy insights and evidence-based solutions from her 40-plus years in the Foreign Service at a public presentation for the UW–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the UW Memorial Union in Madison. She is a UW alumna.
Rothman, Mnookin discuss Evers’ budget proposal, the Wisconsin Idea during conference
Daily Cardinal
University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman and UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin emphasized the mission of the Wisconsin Idea and the value of higher education during the Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Conference Tuesday.
UW-Madison researchers discover plant photoreceptor mutation with implications for dicot crop growth
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison researchers discovered that in the absence of photoreceptor cry1 Arabidopsis plants grow significantly taller.
Wisconsin volleyball releases its spring schedule
Wisconsin State Journal
The Badgers open the spring with a road date with Hawaii at 11 p.m. March 25, the first of two matches against the Rainbow Warriors spanning back-to-back days in Manoa, Hawaii. A time for the pair’s second contest — on March 26 — has yet to be released.
Why keeping WIAA events at Badgers venues was ‘personal’ for Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin athletics and WIAA officials emphasized their strong relationship in announcing Tuesday that Badgers facilities will continue to host seven high school state championships through the spring of 2033.
Guardian caps didn’t impact concussion rate in Wisconsin high school football, study finds
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison researchers found that guardian caps had no impact on sports-related concussion rates after evaluating nearly 3,000 high school football players in their study.
Gregory Robert Wood
Wisconsin State Journal
Greg moved to Madison, Wisconsin and worked at the University of Wisconsin for 34 years, first as a custodian and then as a custodial supervisor.
Why has Wisconsin public health declined despite millions in funding?
The Capital Times
UW-Madison has funded efforts to prevent farmer suicides, expand access to health services for Black men through barbershops and improve Alzheimer’s disease detection among Latinos. The school has trained medical students to work in rural communities and sought to increase Indigenous representation in medicine. Researchers have studied new ways to treat melanoma and prevent opioid misuse.
UW political science professor previews first 100 days of Trump’s presidency
Badger Herald
Professor Mark Copelovitch discusses Trump’s domestic, foreign policies, says future looks uncertain.
Trump presidency’s whirlwind’ domestic, foreign policy reversals create more uncertain world, political science professor says
Daily Cardinal
At an event hosted by WUD Society and Politics Monday, UW-Madison political science professor Mark Copelevitch voiced concerns about President Donald Trump’s remaking of the federal government.
Donald Trump’s travel is more wasteful than medical research | Sandy Whisler
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: From disrupting the day-to-day work of UW-Madison researchers who are working to find cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes, to harming the livelihoods of real people across Wisconsin and the country, these caps will affect all of us.
2-time Super Bowl champ takes the stage in UW-Madison play
Wisconsin State Journal
The play, written by one of the giants of 20th-century theater, August Wilson, opens on the UW-Madison campus with a preview Thursday. Hicks plays Seth Holly, the owner of a Black boarding house in Pittsburgh where many different lives intersect in a search for identity and wholeness.
Madison school to be named after education advocate Lori Mann Carey
The Capital Times
Deer, who died nearly two years ago, was a member of the state’s Menominee Tribe. She taught classes in social work at UW-Madison and led the American Indian Studies program. Deer also headed the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Clinton administration.
Federal layoffs in Madison hit dairy research, VA hospital
The Capital Times
On Feb. 13, Arther opened an email from human resources telling her she was out of a job, alongside other workers still in their probationary period, which at the Dairy Forage Research Center is three years.
Theoretical physics professor lectures on mathematics, geometric phase
Badger Herald
Sir Michael Berry’s lecture kicks off three-part series on theoretical physics, his work in field.
Inaugural African American Studies Student Symposium shares DEI research, Black arts
Badger Herald
The Department of African American Studies hosted its first annual undergraduate symposium Feb. 22 at the Pyle Center. The symposium highlighted research, art and projects from students involved in the African American studies department taking classes, declaring the major or the certificate.
A look at UW-Madison’s Peace Corps legacy amid foreign aid funding review
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison contributes a significant number of Peace Corps volunteers. Proposals of federal cuts to foreign aid pose serious risks to agency funding.
Alzheimer’s research at UW-Madison could bear brunt of Trump’s medical research cuts
Wisconsin State Journal
A major cut in federal funding for medical research, announced by the Trump administration this month, would harm efforts at UW-Madison to better treat cancer, diabetes and heart disease, university officials said.
UW-Madison denies claim it’s dawdling on conservative professorship OK’d as part of DEI deal
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison is balking at a key lawmaker’s claim that the university has broken its promise to establish an endowed professorship focusing on conservative politics or thought.
Brady Williamson, Madison legal giant defending free speech, dies
Capital Times
In 1991, Williamson served as one of the lead attorneys in a lawsuit against the University of Wisconsin system’s Board of Regents, which had banned students from using racist or discriminatory language. The court found the hate speech code unconstitutional.
Stanley Inhorn Obituary (1928 – 2025)
Wisconsin State Journal
At UW, Stan was appointed Assistant Professor of Pathology and Assistant Director of the WSLH in 1960. He became Director of the WSLH in 1966, a position he held until 1979, when he was asked by the UW Medical School to create a Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
In Wisconsin, relatively few seek permanent gender change
Wisconsin State Journal
UW Health paralegal Andrea Redfield said that of the 505 distinct patients that had one or more visits to the PATH Clinic between June 1, 2022, and Nov. 30, 2024, “271 patients have had an order placed for puberty blockers, estrogen, and/or testosterone” but noted that “an order being placed in our system does not mean the patient picked up their prescription and/or took the medication.”
William Dove Obituary (1936 – 2025)
Wisconsin State Journal
He was Professor Emeritus of Oncology and Medical Genetics, and Streisinger Professor of Experimental Biology at UW-Madison.
How podcasts can help you embrace lifelong learning
Wisconsin State Journal
With the growing popularity of podcasts in recent years, there has never been a better — or more convenient — time to be a lifelong learner.
Bucky Badger helps make our Diaper Drive Drop-off event a huge success
WMTV - Channel 15
“Having Bucky here was definitely a perk for the kids!” said Kelly Lyke. She stopped by with her two daughters to toss some diapers in the red bin.
UW professor gives talk, discusses racist policies, black homeownership
Badger Herald
Law professor Bernadette Atuahene discusses inequitable nature of homeownership in America.
Afghan Student Association coming to campus in fall of 2025
Badger Herald
New organization to create community for Afghan students.
Universities of Wisconsin president speaks on Gov. Evers’ State Budget Address
Channel 3000
Jay Rothman interview with WISC-TV on the state budget bill introduced this week by Gov. Evers.
UW Health, SSM Health staff identify diaper need in postpartum patients
NBC-15
Six months ago, UW Health started conducting a diaper needs assessment survey at postpartum appointments at OB-GYN clinics in Madison.
Near East Side home of early Black leader in Madison is up for landmark status
Wisconsin State Journal
The Buttses, who lived in the house at 633 E. Johnson St. between 1892 and 1907, used the residence to host Black students at UW-Madison and other Black newcomers to the city, where the Black population numbered about 19 households at the time.
Madison-area theater companies build buzz with Sondheim series
The Capital Times
“A Little Night Music,” featuring a vocal quintet, is University Opera’s choice, running March 14-16 in Shannon Hall. With a story by Hugh Wheeler, the 1973 “Little Night Music” was inspired by an Ingmar Bergman film about an aging actress, Desiree (Madison Barrett), and what happens when her married lovers converge at her mother’s estate for a very dramatic “weekend in the country.”
Art, engineering partnership creates new space for innovative learning
The Badger Herald
For years, the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Mechanical Engineering foundry has served as a learning environment for students eager to gain hands-on manufacturing skills. But, the early months of 2024 saw the foundry’s permanent closure so the space could be used as a research lab.