Enrollment in the UW System hit a new high this semester, reaching almost 182,000 students, according to new numbers released Monday.
Enrollment in the UW System reaches all-time high
Daily Cardinal
Author: Kelly Tyrrell
Food fight!
Badger Herald
To say the grand opening of the new Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery did not go exactly as expected is an understatement.
Open letter to Barry Alvarez
Badger Herald
I am writing to you as an alumni and also a University of Wisconsin employee. I?ve been living in Madison for the last six years and have been a Badger fan for much longer. I held student season football tickets all four years of college and purchased a student season pack second-hand this year at an inflated price.
Legislative Affairs prepares medical amnesty proposal for UW approval
Badger Herald
Medical amnesty is on its way to becoming an official policy at the University of Wisconsin now that the student government has formally written down its proposal.
Faculty Senate seeks input on new group
Badger Herald
Members of the University of Wisconsin?s faculty executive committee asked for input regarding a new committee that would oversee management and compliance of campus research during Monday?s Faculty Senate meeting.
University debuts free application for iPhone users
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison University Communications and the Division of Information Technology released a mobile phone application for the iPhone to enable students, staff and faculty to access university resources on the go.
EPA to investigate 15 Wisconsin power plants
Daily Cardinal
The Environmental Protection Agency informed the state Thursday it will investigate 15 of Wisconsin?s power plants, including three in Madison and nine on UW campuses.
It?s official: Badgers headed to Pasadena
Daily Cardinal
Fans have anticipated the announcement since Wisconsin beat Northwestern 70-23 Nov. 27, but now they know for sure: The Badgers are going to the Rose Bowl.
It?s official: Badgers Rose Bowl bound
Badger Herald
One wait is over. Now comes 26 more days of anticipation.
Despite winning a share of its first Big Ten title since 1999 last Saturday, the Wisconsin football team had to wait for the unveiling of the final BCS standings to make its appearance in the Rose Bowl official. UW will take on No. 3 TCU.
UW launches new iPhone app
Badger Herald
Students can forget running to a computer kiosk to figure out the bus schedule or look up someone?s contact information thanks to the University of Wisconsin?s new smart phone application.
EPA investigates Wisconsin power plants
Badger Herald
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency sent a letter to Wisconsin?s Department of Administration requesting information on 15 power plants in the state, including eight from University of Wisconsin schools, to see if they are complying with federal air pollution laws.
UW study: Obesity, late pregnancy increases breast cancer risk
Daily Cardinal
A University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health study found that obese women who never had children or had children after the age of 30 are three times more likely to develop lobular breast cancer.
Doyle says labor contracts will go forward
Daily Cardinal
In his appearance on Mike Gousha?s program “On The Issues,” Gov. Jim Doyle discussed how he plans to move forward with the labor contracts and why he cannot halt proceedings as Governor-elect Scott Walker has requested.
Reilly: UW System needs more control
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly made a plea for more state funding and decreased state control to members of the Rotary Club of Madison Monday, and said continued support of the university system is of vital importance in moving Wisconsin?s economy into the 21st century.
$2 million bond set for UW student accused of killing mother
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin student accused of killing his mother in June will have to pay a hefty bond if he wants to come back to Madison for classes.
The dark side of diplomas
Badger Herald
The landscape of post secondary education in the United States has always been a diverse mix of private and public institutions, however recent controversy over for-profit institutions has revealed problems ranging from fraudulent recruiting tactics to criminal organizations operating across the globe.
UW-Madison study connects brain damage, insomnia
Daily Cardinal
With the help of 192 Vietnam War veterans, researchers at UW-Madison discovered a link between brain damage and insomnia which was published in a study in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Walker asks state lawmakers to halt work on labor deals
Daily Cardinal
Governor-elect Scott Walker wrote to state lawmakers Monday asking that they halt proceedings with labor contracts two weeks after his similar request to Gov. Jim Doyle was thwarted.
Rep. Steve Nass plans tuition cap, funding cuts for UW System
Daily Cardinal
State Rep. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, will reassume his position as Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee chair in the next session and is ready to show the UW System some tough love.
Inseminate a cow, courtesy of MIU
Badger Herald
Thanks to funding from the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates, students in one University of Wisconsin class were able to help animals conceive offspring.
Football fans search for Rose Bowl deals
Badger Herald
The Badger football victory over Northwestern and the Big Ten Championship has students in Madison smelling roses ? and pondering how to make the trip to Pasadena, Calif. for the Jan. 1 game.
Martin, UW System announces support for union representation for academic employees
Daily Cardinal
Chancellor Biddy Martin and UW System President Kevin Reilly announced their commitment to allow university employees to decide if they would like union representation.
Doyle breaks ground on Wisconsin Energy Institute
Daily Cardinal
Gov. Jim Doyle broke ground Wednesday on the Wisconsin Energy Institute, a new center aiming to support collaboration between energy researchers at UW-Madison.
UW System releases statement in response to hate crimes at UW-Whitewater, additional campuses
Daily Cardinal
The UW System released a statement in response to violence, bullying and vandalism on campuses across the state this fall, including a series of hate crimes on the UW-Whitewater campus.
Wisconsin: Big Ten Champions
Daily Cardinal
To be productive on offense is one thing, but scoring 201 points in the last three games (67 per game) is something special. To give effort throughout a game?regardless of score?is one thing, but a performance like junior defensive end J.J. Watt?s on Saturday (seven tackles, three for loss, one sack, three quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and a blocked extra point) is special. To earn a bowl berth after a successful season is one thing, but a potential trip to Pasadena is special.
Henson: Badgers enjoying rare dream season
Badger Herald
They?ve made it look easy.
With tremendous pressure to win out and keep BCS hopes alive, the Wisconsin Badgers have steamrolled their final four opponents and scored at will. They?ve looked unstoppable and unflappable.
Joint statement regarding civility from UW system
Badger Herald
Joint Statement Regarding CivilityNovember 23, 2010This fall, a number of our University of Wisconsin System campuses and surrounding communities have experienced incidents of violence and intolerance.
UW critic Nass secures key post
Capital Times
Hopes that the state?s new Republican leadership and the University of Wisconsin System can forge a good working relationship took a potential hit on Tuesday.
Architect firm selected to design new UW-Madison School of Music
Daily Cardinal
Representatives from the Division of State Facilities, UW System, UW-Madison School of Music and other campus offices have selected an architect firm to design the new School of Music performance center.
Committee hears proposal for St. Paul Catholic Center, approves new UW ice arena
Daily Cardinal
Making their rounds to several city committees, officials with the St. Paul Catholic Student Center and Residential College at UW-Madison presented plans for the proposed redevelopment of the center to the Plan Commission Monday.
NSF funds UW under-ice South Pole telescope
Daily Cardinal
At the South Pole, buried approximately 2,400 meters in an Antarctic ice sheet, is a telescope?a cubic kilometer in volume?operated by researchers from UW-Madison.
UW professor elected president of American Chemical Society
Badger Herald
Following in the footsteps of two other University of Wisconsin professors, one chemistry professor hopes to continue teaching people chemistry as president of the largest national science organization.
Thanksgiving traditions
Badger Herald
While many University of Wisconsin students consider Thanksgiving a time to take a break from school, return home and eat delicious food for a change, the true meanings and origins of the holiday are still remembered.
Hockey rink gets green light
Badger Herald
The Madison Plan Commission passed the proposal for construction to begin on the Kohl Center and Nicholas Johnson Pavilion, which would add a new hockey arena and locker room facilities to the existing structures.
Committee nominates new UW-Extension and UW Colleges chancellor
Daily Cardinal
The UW-Extension and UW Colleges may receive a new chancellor after the UW Board of Regents announced their recommendation Friday.
New bill requires anti-harassment policies for public universities
Badger Herald
New legislation introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday would require institutions of higher learning to have anti-harassment policies in order to receive federal funding if passed.
UW-Madison soil science professor named U.S. Professor of the Year
UW-Madison soil science professor Teri Balser was one of four professors given the U.S. Professor of the Year Award in Washington, D.C., Thursday.
UW faculty named ?Professor of Year?
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin is known for its world-class faculty and groundbreaking research, but thanks to one UW professor, it is also the home to a Professor of the Year.
New research could help expand peoples lives
Badger Herald
People might be able to have their cake and live longer too after several University of Wisconsin researchers identified an enzyme which may help fight the effects of aging.
Domincan Republic factory worker promotes living wage
Badger Herald
As new University of Wisconsin apparel produced by a Dominican Republican based Alta Gracia is sold at the University Book Store, a worker from the factory advocated for a living wage and unionization Thursday night at Memorial Union.
New hockey arena receives final approval from state
Daily Cardinal
The Wisconsin State Building Commission gave final approval to a new UW-Madison hockey and swimming facility Wednesday.
Chancellor recognizes power in global economy
Daily Cardinal
On Wisconsin! Those words greeted me during my ascent of the Great Wall last summer while studying abroad in Tianjin, China. After I was mobbed by Chinese tourists eager to take a picture with me and get an autograph from a “real” American, those two words were as welcome as an Ian?s pizza on Friday night. What made me more ecstatic was this person, one of the few foreigners I saw outside of Beijing, was an alumnus of UW-Madison.
UW-Madison ranks in top ten for number of students studying abroad
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison ranks in the top ten among all U.S. research institutions for the number of students who earn academic credit abroad, according to an Institute of International Education report based on the 2008-?09 academic year.
UW study abroad programs ranked in top ten nationally
Badger Herald
The Institute of International Education ranked the University of Wisconsin among the top 10 in the nation for study abroad programs, UW officials announced Tuesday.
University Affairs advocates for research process transparency
The merits of a proposed federal bill that would affect university students and faculty nationwide was the focus of the student government at their meeting Tuesday night.
Kansas disease study facility sees concerns
Badger Herald
A non-profit group has raised concern over the proposed location for building a new foreign animal disease research center on the Kansas State University campus because of the area?s high number of tornadoes and its proximity to large numbers of cattle.
Committee recommends UW Ice Arena – The Daily Cardinal – News
Daily Cardinal
The Joint Southeast Campus Area Committee unanimously recommended plans for a new UW athletics ice hockey and swimming facility Monday.
The Badger Herald: Proposed hockey facility moves through another city committee
Badger Herald
The city of Madison Joint Southeast Campus Area Committee reviewed and approved the new University of Wisconsin hockey and swimming facility plan Monday.
Education school hosts ceremony to celebrate building renovations
Badger Herald
Everyday masses of students march up and down Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin and on their way, pass a piece of history.
UW professors lead stem cell breakthrough
Badger Herald
In the midst of federal uncertainty over stem cell research funding, a breakthrough led by University of Wisconsin professors and graduate students could allow for mass production of stem cells.
Professor elected president of American Historical Association
Daily Cardinal
History Professor William Cronon was named president of the American Historical Association Friday.
Baldwin addresses chemistry symposium, shows support for research
Daily Cardinal
Dozens filled the Chemistry Building Friday to hear U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., speak about the status of science and research in Congress, and the upcoming changes she anticipates when the next congressional session starts in January.
UW researchers to start drug-free ADHD research for children
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison researchers will begin tests on a mind-training program that would provide a drug-free alternative to treat children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or high-functioning autism.
Walker, Doyle in contentious transition
Daily Cardinal
Governor-elect Scott Walker pressured Gov. Jim Doyle to halt or alter his decision-making on projects including health care, state employee labor contracts and the Charter Street Power Plant.
Tammy Baldwin: Republican majority may hurt future of sciences
Badger Herald
Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., gave a grim outlook to a University of Wisconsin crowd Friday on the future of government help in the basic sciences, saying she believes the recent shift to a Republican majority in the House of Representatives does not bode well for its future.
Third hate crime strikes Whitewater
Daily Cardinal
“KKK” was spray painted on three cars owned by African-American UW-Whitewater students Monday, marking the third hate crime at the university this semester, UW-Whitewater Chancellor Richard Telfer said.
Walker criticizes heating plant, healthcare law in letter to Doyle
Daily Cardinal
Governor-elect Scott Walker told Gov. Jim Doyle to stop pushing for Democratic policies, including the use of a bio-fuel boiler in the Charter Street Power Plant and healthcare reform in a letter sent Wednesday.
Family, friends, UW remember Ellefson
Badger Herald
On another seasonally warm night in November, friends and family members gathered at the University of Wisconsin to share memories about a student whose impact on their lives will never be forgotten.
Filming of LGBT ?Make It Better? video draws large crowd
Daily Cardinal
Approximately 200 students, faculty, and community members gathered on Bascom Hill to participate in the making of a video hosted by the LGBT Campus Center and UW Housing Wednesday.
We will make things better
Badger Herald
More than 70 people participated in a video shoot to raise awareness about bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals Wednesday.