The University of Wisconsin Police Department is warning students to take precautions against bike thefts — a week after recovering 600 likely stolen bikes.
UW police remind all to take precaution after mass bike theft
Badger Herald
Author: knutson4
UW cultivates nations future farmers
Badger Herald
Amid a statewide decline of dairy farms, the University of Wisconsin is aiming to provide programs to assist young and aspiring farmers.
Former Badgers cornerback, brother plead guilty to robberies
A former Badgers football player and his twin brother pleaded guilty Wednesday in a string of armed robberies in November.
Former Badgers cornerback, brother plead guilty to robberies
WISC-TV 3
Jack Ikegwuonu, 28, and his brother, William Ikegwuonu, were charged with robbing five local businesses and with brandishing a firearm in furtherance of the robberies, according to a release.
Big names, others try to catch NFL scouts eye at Wisconsin pro day
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
On one side of the Dave McClain Athletic Facility, former Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon was answering questions from a large group of reporters about whether he peeks at mock drafts to see what spot in the first round of the NFL draft he might be picked.
UW System chief brings plainspoken style to impossible job
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Tied to teams of horses pulling in opposite directions.Thats how Troy Cross — an associate professor of philosophy at Reed College in Portland, Ore. — sees his dad, University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross.
Ray Cross, UW System president
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Born on a farm and still most comfortable on the land, Ray Cross brings a down-to-earth approach to the job of bringing together the UW System and the governor and Legislature.
Madison legislators to hold listening session on UW budget cuts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Several Democratic lawmakers from Madison are holding a listening session Thursday on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to gather public input on the governors proposed $300 million budget cut and new public authority for the UW System.
I am The Wisconsin Idea
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
There has been considerable debate over the past month on the role of a public university and the meaning of The Wisconsin Idea. Recent commentary has ranged from historian John Gurdas eloquent definition of The Wisconsin Idea, to blogger Rick Esenbergs question: “What is it”?
UW-Madison academic staff opposes public authority for UW System without further study – JSOnline
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Academic Staff Assembly has joined the growing opposition on UW campuses to state lawmakers creating an independent public authority for the UW System without it first being studied by a blue ribbon committee.
UW-Madison police seize 600 possibly stolen bicycles
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
About 600 bicycles, most of which are believed to have been stolen, were seized by University of Wisconsin-Madison police who executed search warrants at four locations, police officials said Tuesday.
UW-Madison’s No. 5 vet school ranking could provide fuel for tuition hike
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
It’s cheaper for an Illinois student to earn a veterinary medicine degree in Wisconsin than in Illinois, and the Illinois student is getting a bargain for a higher-ranked program, according to U.S. News and World Reports 2016 “Best Graduate School” rankings released Tuesday.
Protesters march on downtown Madison
WISC-TV 3
Whether they knew him personally, or not, hundreds of students walk out of class Monday morning to show how they felt about how Tony Robinson died Friday night.
Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky named Big Ten Player of the Year
WKOW-TV 27
Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky is the Big Ten Player of the Year.
Kaminsky, Ryan headline season-ending Big Ten awards for Wisconsin
NBC-15
Senior Frank Kaminsky was one of four Badgers to earn All-Big Ten honors, while head coach Bo Ryan was recognized by conference coaches, as the Big Ten handed out its season-ending awards Monday evening.
Students march to the capitol to protest Tony Robinson’s death
NBC-15
“Hands up! Dont shoot!” was among many things students shouted at the Capitol. Hundreds of students spent the day marching for Tony Robinson. They say it is their duty to have their voices heard, to bring change.
Kaminsky named Big Ten player of the year
WISC-TV 3
Wisconsin Badgers senior forward Frank Kaminsky was named the Big Ten player of the year Monday.
Vox editor-in-chief Ezra Klein on American politics: hate the game, not the players
Badger Herald
Offering a frank assessment of American politics, editor-in-chief of Vox.com Ezra Klein said the entire game needs to be changed if any progress is to be made in a system mired in partisan gridlock.
Community, family members channel all power to the people in memory of Tony Robinson
Badger Herald
Shouts of “all power to the people” and “no justice, no peace” could be heard echoing from Bascom Hill to Madison East High School to Williamson Street Monday afternoon as community members continued to take to the streets in protest of the death of 19-year-old Tony Robinson.
Devoting a life to Badger basketball
Daily Cardinal
When you think of Wisconsin athletics, several things immediately come to mind.Whether it’s Barry Alvarez, Bucky Badger or “Jump Around” at Camp Randall Stadium, there are just certain people and traditions that have become synonymous with Badger sports.
Kaminsky, Badgers earn Big Ten honors
Daily Cardinal
After quite possibly the most successful regular season in program history, the Badgers were appropriately rewarded by the rest of their conference in the Big Ten basketball honors.
Voxs Ezra Klein defines core problems in American political media
Daily Cardinal
A filled-to-the-brim Shannon Hall in Memorial Union bustled with UW-Madison students and community members waiting to see the blogger, columnist and accidental entrepreneur who journalism professor Michael Wagner described as “nerd-chic.”
Protesters challenge university, state, city leaders
Daily Cardinal
Friday’s officer-involved shooting of 19-year-old Tony Robinson brought out community members of all ages, who converged in a protest Monday to address officials from university, state and city levels.
Students stage walkout, rally at Capitol over police shooting
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Students from University of Wisconsin-Madison and local high and middle schools staged a walkout Monday and marched to the state Capitol, where about 1,500 protested the fatal police shooting of Tony Robinson.
Wisconsin center Frank Kaminsky earns player of year honor in Big Ten
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Frank Kaminsky will leave Wisconsin in outstanding company.To the surprise of no one, the senior center from Lisle, Ill., on Monday was named the Big Ten Conference player of the year.
UW, high school students plan walk-outs in wake of teens shooting
WKOW-TV 27
More than 100 UW students have signed up to stage a walk-out this morning from classes after an unarmed teenager was shot by a police officer Friday.
UW-Madison students, ‘Amazing Race’ winners turn competition into sugar rush : Daily-cardinal
Daily Cardinal
Life became a whole lot sweeter for UW-Madison food science doctorate candidates Amy DeJong and Maya Warren when they crossed the finish line to win the 25th season of CBS’s reality television show “The Amazing Race.”
Students, faculty gather to process Tony Robinson shooting
Daily Cardinal
At a gathering hosted by the Multicultural Student Center Saturday, more than 50 UW-Madison community members sat in a circle with bowed heads, sharing a moment of silence for Tony Robinson.
Budget cuts could derail improvements in graduation rates
Badger Herald
While University of Wisconsin’s graduation rates have steadily improved in past years, this trend could be reversed under proposed budget cuts if class offerings are reduced
Professor captures Madison through reading preferences
Badger Herald
With his new project, a University of Wisconsin professor aims to capture the essence of the community through photographing the books it reads.
Scott Walker: UW tuition will be lower than “just about any other campus”
Politifact
As Gov. Scott Walker’s presidential star continued to rise, Chris Wallace, host of Fox News Sunday, challenged him on how his budget treats the University of Wisconsin System.
Nigel Hayes’ physical presence gives Badgers edge
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
As Wisconsin was in the process of dismantling Michigan State, UW assistant Lamont Paris delivered a not-so-subtle message to sophomore forward Nigel Hayes: Keep dropping the hammer.
Badgers close out regular season with exclamation mark
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bo Ryan’s players didnt care that they had the Big Ten Conference outright title secured before their regular-season finale Sunday.
True freedom, dedicated funding key to UW System Authority proposal
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Much criticism of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal for the University of Wisconsin System has focused on the $300 million in cuts envisioned for the coming two years.
Gov. Scott Walker’s plan for the Bucks is a sucker’s bet
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Noted: Sean Dinces is the Allan H. Selig assistant professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
UWM’s Innovation Campus should be a priority for the state
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Noted: Innovation campus has an advantage over any other facility in the state because of the major corporate employers located in this region. Southeast Wisconsin actually holds more patents than Dane County, the home of UW-Madisons $1 billion research engine. How is that possible? Because corporate giants in this region generate patents as their own research and development realize what the market demands.
New Faces, New Places for March 6
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Noted: University of Wisconsin-Madisons College of Agricultural and Life Sciences promoted Nicole Miller to news manager and hired Caroline Schneider as science writer.
Ex-Badger Rick Reichardt honored
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Former University of Wisconsin outfielder Rick Reichardt was among eight players and coaches selected for the National College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Wisconsin 76, Minnesota 63 – Badgers secure Big Ten title for themselves
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
With sixth-ranked Wisconsin just 58.9 seconds away from another victory over rival Minnesota, the unmistakable chant cascaded down from the upper deck of The Barn, from hundreds of fans wearing red: Big Ten champs. Big Ten champs. Big Ten champs.
Does state budget put future of Downer Woods in question?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Is removing protection for the 11-acre research and recreational forest on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukees campus a conspiracy to make way for development, or a technicality to shift rules governing the UW System from state statute to Board of Regents policy under a proposed UW System Public Authority?
Cautious on public authority, regents seek flexibilities, smaller cut
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Creating a University of Wisconsin Public Authority isnt the only way to gain autonomy from cumbersome state rules, a member of the UW System Board of Regents adamantly pointed out Thursday.
UW-Madison added to federal inquiry of campus sexual violence complaints
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is now under investigation as part of a growing federal probe into the handling of sexual violence complaints.
Addressing racial disparity in schools
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Noted: As reported by the Wisconsin State Journal, during the 2013-14 school year, just three of 131 students who received a degree in elementary education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were black. The year before, just one black student received an elementary education degree. Consequently, according to 2014 data, less than 5% of Wisconsins teachers are non-white.
UW System leader urges legislators to OK autonomy, lessen cut
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
New operating flexibilities for the University of Wisconsin System would save only $15 million to $20 million in the first year if approved, UW System President Ray Cross testified Tuesday before the Legislatures budget-writing committee.
Traevon Jackson might not be cleared for Big Ten tournament
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Traevon Jackson is expected to miss Wisconsin’s final two regular-season games and might not be cleared by the medical staff in time to return for the Big Ten tournament, set for March 11 through 15 in Chicago.
Wisconsin still the Selma of the north
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Noted: According to a 2011 University of Wisconsin-Madison study, 75% of white residents were born in Wisconsin, yet only 59% of black residents and 43% of Latino residents were born in the state.
Scott Walker wants to end funding for renewable energy program
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
In an about-face from his first term, Gov. Scott Walker wants to eliminate funding for a University of Wisconsin-Madison renewable energy research center that has played a key role in helping land one of its biggest government grants ever.
Wisconsin 68, Michigan State 61 – Badgers clinch share of Big Ten title
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bo Ryan’s players didn’t panic after their loss at Maryland.
Walker spokeswoman says UW requested deletion of sexual assault report
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
University of Wisconsin campuses would no longer have to report allegations of sexual assault to the state, a change Gov. Scott Walker proposed in his state budget at the request of UW, his spokeswoman said Friday.
Let’s have a real debate over the UW System’s work and needs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Ray Cross, president of the University of Wisconsin System, says that the “Wisconsin Idea” is embedded in the DNA of the university, and the Journal Sentinel has suggested that it “drives” the states economy. That may well be, but I have a preliminary question.
Madison diocese seeks $30 million to fund priest training
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (originally State Journal)
Quoted: “People want to see Christ, and hopefully, as a priest, I can bring him to them,” said Jablonski, 33, who grew up in Appleton and graduated from UW-Madison. “Its a beautiful, wonderful, joyful life.”
UW researchers find biological trigger for bone cancer in dogs, work that may spur progress in human cancer – JSOnline
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered that increased expression of a particular gene may enable cancer cells to form tumors in dogs.
Angel investors criticized for hampering deals by protecting themselves
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Noted: Taffora made his comments during a panel discussion about entrepreneurship sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Madisons business school. They were part of a free-ranging discussion of the state of entrepreneurship in Wisconsin.
UW faculty demand that Ray Cross oppose Scott Walker’s plan to restructure the university
Capital Times
Seventy-four University of Wisconsin faculty members from campuses across the state signed an open letter to UW System president Ray Cross, “insisting in the strongest possible terms” that Cross oppose Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to restructure the university as a public authority.
UW-Madison students targeted by scammers
Madison.com
A phone scam is targeting international students and staff at UW-Madison, with scammers threatening deportation if money isnt sent.
Badgers mens basketball: Team, staff spend night in Pittsburgh after engine malfunction forces emergency landing : Sports
Madison.com
For the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team, its first trip to Maryland for a Big Ten Conference game was memorable for all the wrong reasons.
UW Health using Epic Systems MyChart Bedside
Wisconsin State Journal
American Family Children’s Hospital is using a new Epic application that is also expected to be offered at UW Health at The American Center, the new hospital and wellness campus to open this summer on Madison’s east side.
UW-Milwaukee students call for show of ‘no confidence’ in UW system, campus administrators
Capital Times
A UW-Milwaukee student group is calling on stakeholders at all UW System campuses for a show of “no confidence” in university system and campus administrators for accepting Gov. Scott Walker’s reorganization of the university into a “public authority.”
At national conservative gathering, Scott Walker faces higher expectations
Wisconsin State Journal
Quoted: “Unfortunately for him the expectations are rising now and it’s going to be a little tougher to surprise people than before he got a national spotlight in Iowa,” said Keene, a UW-Madison and UW Law School graduate who grew up in Fort Atkinson and is now opinion editor for the Washington Times.
UW System President Ray Cross should seek moratorium on move to a public authority
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Along with more than 70 other faculty from across the University of Wisconsin-System, I believe that UW System President Ray Cross should publicly oppose Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to transform the University of Wisconsin System to a public authority.