The University of Wisconsin System will rebrand itself over the coming months to “Universities of Wisconsin” as it looks to strengthen the “UW” reputation across all 13 schools, not just UW-Madison.
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Black Arts Matter (BAM) Festival returning to Madison for its fourth year
University of Wisconsin-–Madison alumna and award-winning poet, actor and artist Shasparay founded the BAM Festival in 2019 while earning her undergraduate degree in theatre from UW–Madison, and continues to serve as its artistic director. She co-produces and co-presents the BAM Festival with the Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT).
UW System rebranding as Universities of Wisconsin
Call it the University of Wisconsin System no more — the system is getting a new name.
SSFC hears Rhetoric Society of America budget proposal
UW’s RSA chapter requests more than $60,000 for salaries, supplies, advertising.
UW STEM students navigate challenging tech recruiting season
With recruiting season underway, many UW Computer Science and Data Science students are actively seeking internship, co-op or full-time job positions. But recent layoffs in the tech sector have made the job application process more challenging for some students.
‘The Weather Guys’ radio show provides answers about weather, climate
Emeritus professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Steve Ackerman and professor of AOS Jonathan Martin co-host “The Weather Guys.” It is a call-in show discussing all things weather, climate and science with former UW professor and long-time host Larry Meiller. The show’s 25 years of perseverance reflect the public’s long-time interest.
UW System to rebrand as Universities of Wisconsin
State’s public universities will take on new name and identity in coming months.
UW graduate student builds AI model with visual processing capabilities
Graduate student builds unique intelligence model, optimizes resources.
Latinx Heritage Month continues, unveiling exhibit on Latinx activism at UW
Interactive exhibit highlights Latinx activism since 1970s.
UW System renamed ‘Universities of Wisconsin’ with new logo
UW System President Jay Rothman announced the new name and identity for the UW System as campuses face budget cuts.
Athletics research survey sent to UW-Madison students asks if trans women are ‘real women’
The survey was sent by University Recreation and Wellbeing as part of a study conducted across ten universities including UW-Madison.
Students face a lack of available and affordable housing as UW-Madison ponders solutions with private developers
Students face a lack of available and affordable housing as UW-Madison ponders solutions with private developers.
Madison schools see surprise enrollment increase
Soldner said for the actual number of students enrolled, there is an increase of 17 in 3K special programming, 58 fewer students in 4K, 14 more in kindergarten and 48 more in grades 1-12. He said staff will work with the district’s data and research team and outside consultants at the UW Applied Population Lab, which does population projections, to better understand how this affects the overall trend.
Opinion | Jim Jordan is proof that UW can graduate right-wing zealots
Conservatives have been claiming for decades that the University of Wisconsin-Madison is brainwashing young people to make them liberals. The problem with that claim is that some of the most right-wing figures in American politics are UW grads.
New drug offers hope for UW Health patient with rare, inherited ALS
Dr. Collin Kreple, a UW Health neurologist who delivered Francis’ tofersen injection in September, said it may take longer than the short period of the drug’s clinical trial to reveal its clinical effectiveness. Another study has started in people with SOD1 mutations who don’t have symptoms yet.
Wisconsin volleyball’s 2 most celebrated players aim to be program’s first Olympians
Lauren Carlini, 28, was one of two former Badgers standouts on the court when the USA clinched that berth, joined by middle blocker Dana Rettke.
The two most celebrated players in program history are in position to become the first Wisconsin alums to make an Olympic volleyball roster.
UW Indigenous groups hold powwow for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Night of celebration hosted on-campus by Wunk Sheek, Indigenous Student Center.
Fill the Hill fundraiser breaks donation records in 2023
More than 2,000 donors raise over half a million dollars for UW colleges, scholarships.
UW-Whitewater removes ‘diversity’ term from DEI programs amid UW System funding battle
The decision to change the programs has troubled university staff and students, several of whom spoke to 27 News on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal by campus administration.
Badger alumni return to UW for Homecoming game
Hope Peel, a UW-Madison alumni, said this is her first time back in about a decade.“I brought my husband,” she said. “He’s never been here before and it’s probably the coolest thing.”
Beloved UW tradition ‘Fill the Hill’ flocks to Bascom Hill
“Fill the Hill is a great way for Badgers everywhere and supporters everywhere to show their spirit and show their support for UW Madison by making a donation,” Chief Alumni Officer & Executive Director of Wisconsin Alumni Association Sarah Schutt said.
Kim (Durrant) Orwin
She had a long and successful career with the University of Wisconsin.
How it looked as Wisconsin’s 7th NCAA banner went up at LaBahn Arena
The line of championship banners that hangs from the LaBahn Arena ceiling above the south blue line now stretches across the entire rink.
Troy Vincent proud to represent Wisconsin football, and all Badgers, in Hall of Fame
What’s makes Troy Vincent Sr.’s Hall of Fame resume even more impressive is when he shined for the University of Wisconsin football program.
Online ‘protest’ of panel on Black conservativism was disgusting — James Isaac
Letter to the editor: As a UW-Madison alum, I read with embarrassment the article “Profanities, lewd behavior mar conference livestream.”
Loran M. Mezera
Loran was then employed at the University of Wisconsin food services until 2013 when he retired.
Kevin Dabbs
Kevin began his career in epilepsy and neuroimaging in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2004. Kevin became an integral part of the UW Epilepsy Research group collaborating with researchers in neuropsychology, neurology, and radiology.
Here’s how much alcoholic beverages cost at the Kohl Center, LaBahn Arena
Wisconsin expanded alcohol sales beyond clubs and suites at the two venues this season so fans of legal drinking age in general seating areas can have a drink at a Badgers game. The beverages are available at most concession stands as well as the new stations with coolers around the concourse.
Gary A. Davis
He joined the faculty of the Educational Psychology Department, in the School of Education, at UW Madison in 1965, and retired in 1994. He was an internationally recognized authority in the areas of human creativity and gifted education.
OUR VIEW: Give UW its pay raise, stop micromanaging campus
An engineering professor in Platteville. A student counselor in Whitewater. A crops and soils expert in Dodge County.
These are just a few of the 41,000 University of Wisconsin System employees waiting for top Republican lawmakers to release their 4% raise.
Joel A. Jones
In 1974, Joel and Connie moved their family to Madison where he worked for the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a certified concert piano tuner, responsible for more than 250 pianos at the School of Music, the dormitories, and other campus buildings. He initiated and taught piano technology classes at the UW.
Mike Nichols: UW-Madison is finally grappling with former president’s odious views
Column by president of the Badger Institute, a free-market think tank based in Milwaukee.
Required course teaches incoming UW students “hate speech is protected”
The course is part of a larger Our Wisconsin program, led by the Office of Inclusion Education, which was “created to raise awareness of the diversity across the UW–Madison campus and to encourage students to share their diverse perspectives to build community and create a sense of belonging,” according to the program’s website.
UW Center for Healthy Minds study looks to create understanding around well-being in depression
“We are trying to study the impact of the app, which focuses on mindfulness and mental exercises integrated into daily life.”
SSFC grants Sex Out Loud, PAVE GSSF exceptions
Sex Out Loud requested approval to raise their budget cap to cover their purchases for apparel. While the spending budget for apparel is currently capped at $300 for all student organizations, Sex Out Loud requires over $400 to cover their needs.
Q&A: UW-Madison professor, lobbying group president discusses state funding, DEI
“It wouldn’t surprise me if one of the reasons they haven’t acted on the pay plan is because of Robin Vos’ allergy to diversity. So, we’ve worked with legislators in Dane County and leadership to make our case for the need for the pay plan.”
Lakeshore Nature Preserve employees urge shift from private to public funding
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee sent a letter to Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, College of Letters and Sciences Dean Eric Wilcots and Office of Sustainability Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Robert Cramer requesting that “management and maintenance of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve not rely on outside donations.”
UW-Madison students grapple with resuming student loan payments
“This administration has definitely done pretty much whatever they can think of to be more pro-borrower,” said Benjamin Lee, a chairperson of the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt. “But recall that everyone is still just taking out student loans as they always have, so these aren’t necessarily permanent fixes.”
Polzin: Day with Wisconsin analyst Mark Tauscher shows he’s still living a Hollywood script
If you’ve followed Tauscher’s career as an offensive lineman with the University of Wisconsin football team and later the Green Bay Packers — a kid who grew up in Auburndale living out his own version of a Hollywood script — it’s possible you’ll remember the what-if scenario that played out for him in the spring of 1999.
Federal Home Loan Bank criticisms are short on facts and nuance
The positive impact the FHLBanks have on housing affordability and a functioning mortgage market in this country has also been clearly demonstrated. A recent University of Wisconsin study estimates that the activities of the FHLBanks reduce interest payments on mortgages by $13 billion each year and make more than $130 billion of additional mortgage credit available each year.
UW men’s hockey about to drop the puck on new chapter
The late Herb Brooks was known for many things in hockey circles. Not the least of which was coaching Team USA to the gold medal in the “Do you Believe in Miracles?’’ 1980 Olympics.
FAFSA delay scrambles colleges’ fall plans
Helen Faith, the financial aid director at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, is usually busy this time of year.
Why more Wisconsin men’s hockey games are moving off TV to streaming
The slate of University of Wisconsin men’s hockey games on linear TV networks is set for a big decline this season.
Trump endorses Jim Jordan for speaker of the House: ‘Complete & Total Endorsement’
Trump, praising Jordan’s wrestling record, said that “while attending Graham High School, he won State Championships all four years, a rarity, and compiled an amazing 156-1 record. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Jim became a two-time NCAA Division l Wrestling Champion.”
New Big Ten schedule has Wisconsin football traveling from coast to coast in 2024
The Big Ten released Thursday the conference opponents each team will face in the 2024-28 seasons after ditching the division format and including four former Pac-12 programs joining the league next summer: Oregon, Southern Cal, UCLA and Washington.
High school students will have easier path to getting into most UW schools
Under the program, Wisconsin high school students would be able to sidestep the traditional college application process and instead be automatically admitted to one or more System schools for which they qualify. Qualification would be based on academic performance, taking aspects such as grade-point average and class rank into consideration.
How connections helped build Wisconsin football’s support staff
Greg Gillum did his background work, personnel work and hiring work and had the support staff built in July for the University of Wisconsin football team as training camp neared.
Engineering Centers Building to reopen to classes Monday following extensive flooding
UW-Madison’s Engineering Centers Building is expected to reopen to most classes Monday after a three-week closure following a flooding incident.
UW-Madison expert breaks down factors into armed suspect coming to Capitol twice
John Gross, an associate clinical professor for the UW-Madison law school, said Pleasnick’s swift release from jail is not out of the ordinary.
Battling Breast Cancer: UW Health clinical trial provides hope for Appleton bride
Hearing the words “you have cancer” can be life changing and earth shattering, especially when you’re just a few months away from saying “I do.”
In the 608: Fill the Hill! It’s Homecoming Weekend at UW
Homecoming has arrived at UW-Madison. That means it’s also time for an annual tradition at Wisconsin.
Caribbean Student Association will connect existing community
CSA will provide cultural home for Caribbean students currently spread throughout other campus organizations, board member says.
UW launches first postdoctoral fellowship for arts
Created by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives in partnership with the Division of Arts, the fellowship program’s goal is to recruit diverse and accomplished artists from many different disciplines, giving them an opportunity to further their creative work.
Students for sustainable agriculture group rebrands as ‘The People’s Farm’
F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture announced via Instagram that they will now be named ‘The People’s Farm’ Oct. 1.
MS Swaminathan, ‘visionary’ father of India’s green revolution, dies at 98
After earning degrees from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Wageningen Agricultural University’s institute of genetics, and the University of Cambridge, he turned down a faculty position at the University of Wisconsin.
Workers Exposed to Extreme Heat Have Few Protections
“When you have hot conditions, there’s increased demand on the heart to pump more blood to the largest organ in our body, which is our skin,” said Dr. Jonathan Patz, a scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who has studied the environmental health effects of climate change.
Book bans on rise: How Moms for Liberty rating system helps drive them
Rating books according to one person, or a group’s subjective moral guidelines, is not how professional librarians assess whether books are suitable for libraries, said Megan Schliesman of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education.
Anti-transgender rights bills draw heat at Wisconsin Capitol
There has been at least one openly gender nonbinary athlete who competed in the Big Ten, University of Michigan swimmer G Ryan, but there are no known instances of any playing for a Wisconsin school at the NCAA level.
Despite veto promise, Wisconsin Republicans bring bills targeting trans athletes, gender-affirming care
Assembly Bill 378 would implement similar rules for the University of Wisconsin System and the state’s technical colleges. The measure would require the designation of intercollegiate, intramural or club athletic teams or sports as being for men, women or both.
Wisconsin games on Peacock are a ‘big pain’ and costly for local businesses, fans
Bars and restaurants that show sports on their TVs are supposed to go through a licensing process to ensure the broadcasters get their share.