John Milton Cooper, Jr. has some historical perspective on the difficulties President Barack Obama is facing in attempting to tackle health care reform.
Wilsons legacy explored in UW profs book
Capital Times
Author: Kelly Tyrrell
UW System drops consultant in UW-Milwaukee research dispute
Daily Cardinal
Under pressure from Gov. Jim Doyle, the UW System withdrew Tuesday from a funding dispute between UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee over research related to water technology.
UW-Madison awarded $9.5 million for influenza research
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison was awarded $9.5 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for influenza virus research, it was announced Thursday.
â??Rail Jamâ?? attracts hundreds to Union
Badger Herald
Dozens of students gathered at Memorial Union Thursday night to watch skiers and snowboarders carve powder at the â??Rail Jam,â? hosted by the Wisconsin Hoofers.
Gates grant to aid study
Badger Herald
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have received a $9.5 million grant that aims to prevent another pandemic of swine flu proportions by identifying virus mutations that could infect humans and spread worldwide.
Former student pleads not guilty to theft
Badger Herald
A former University of Wisconsin student staff member pled not guilty to nine counts of theft, two of which were felonies, Thursday in an initial court appearance.
UW students struggle with restrictive HMOs
Daily Cardinal
If UW-Madison student Steven Sobeck asked every clinic in Madison to treat and refill his prescriptions for hyperthyroidism, their response would be unanimous: â??Go home.â?Â
State Engineering Association sues UW System
Badger Herald
The State Engineering Association filed suit Wednesday against numerous state agencies to halt layoffs and collect unemployment compensation benefits from the state.
New WiscMail version begins
Badger Herald
The Division of Information Technology opened use of its new version of WiscMailâ??s web mail client pilot program to all students, staff and faculty this week, aiming for campuswide implementation Dec. 1.
Academic Affairs looks for results
Badger Herald
The Associated Students of Madisonâ??s Academic Affairs Committee Chair Jonah Zinn says heâ??s hoping the groupâ??s staunch focus on improving textbook accessibility and affordability this semester will yield solid results.
Early voting leads to lower voter turnout
Daily Cardinal
Early voting policies lead to lower voter turnout according to a new study conducted by UW-Madison political science professors in conjunction with the Government Accountability Board.
Study: Future bleak for grads
Badger Herald
Those students who delayed graduation because of a tough job market might want to wait it out a bit longer.
Recent agreement shifts focus to UW labor contracts
Badger Herald
Russell Athletic, a former apparel licensee of the University of Wisconsin, made an agreement Tuesday with the union representing workers from one of its former plants in Honduras, which would allow the company to reapply for a contract.
UW ranked 6th for participation in study abroad
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin students are going international, according to a study released Monday ranking UW students among the top in the nation for their participation in study abroad programs.
UHS sees drop in H1N1 cases
Badger Herald
University Health Services saw a sharp drop in the number of students reporting influenza-like symptoms over the past week, officials said Tuesday.
Race deserves no place in university admissions
Daily Cardinal
Diversity is a recurring theme at UW-Madison and, as always, the discussion turns to race. Administrators who focus on the color of studentsâ?? skin continue to find a lack of diversity, which is a nice way of saying we are too white. Responding to this crisis of superficial uniformity has been a favorite task of chancellors, committees, and columnists for decades. While the overwhelming sea of good intentions is aimed at increasing diversity, I would argue that there are almost no students who pay any attention to race.
Forum addresses decision-making process for Madison Initiative funding
Daily Cardinal
Faculty from departments across campus gathered Tuesday for an open discussion regarding the decision-making process for the use of Madison Initiative for Undergraduates funding.
UWPD still investigating body found near Picnic Point
Daily Cardinal
The UW-Madison Police Department announced Monday they believe the body found near Picnic Point over the weekend died as the result of a self-inflicted injury.
University Committee discusses free-speech rights for faculty
Daily Cardinal
The Faculty Senateâ??s University Committee discussed a proposal to ensure faculty rights to institutional criticism during its meeting Monday.
ASM presents solution to high textbook prices
Daily Cardinal
The Associated Students of Madisonâ??s Affordable Textbook Campaign presented a resolution addressing campus textbook policies to the Faculty Senateâ??s University Committee Monday.
UW linguists analyze Palinâ??s accent
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin researchers recently evaluated former Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palinâ??s speech patterns in an attempt to study the doggone reaction to her home-baked vernacular in a formal setting.
Academic Affairs pushes campaign
Badger Herald
The Associated Students of Madison Academic Affairs Committee presented its Affordable Textbook Campaign to the University Committee Monday in hopes of gaining its endorsement before the campaignâ??s appearance before the Faculty Senate.
New round of MIU proposals introduced
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsinâ??s Madison Initiative Oversight Board hosted an open forum Monday evening to hear the second round of proposals to be potentially funded by the money gained from tuition increases and private donors.
Free speech constraints spark criticism, concern
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madisonâ??s faculty has less freedom to criticize administrators than they realize, according to one professor who will propose amending UWâ??s academic freedom policy at Mondayâ??s University Committee meeting.
Dead body found at Picnic Point
Daily Cardinal
The dead body of a missing person was found at Picnic Point this weekend, according to Madison Police Lt. Dave McCaw.
Reviewers voice concern about campus transit
Badger Herald
Peer reviewers of the University of Wisconsin Transportation Services department expressed concern Friday about aggressive bikers and moped drivers, along with the relationship between pedestrians and car drivers.
LGBT show enters UW archives
Badger Herald
Memorial Library accepted WYOU Community Televisionâ??s donation of â??Nothing to Hideâ? videotapes Friday, creating the largest cable access video archive of a show centering on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender topics in the nation.
UW group votes to notify Nike of labor code breach
Badger Herald
Members of the University of Wisconsin Labor Licensing Policy Committee voted Friday to recommend Chancellor Biddy Martin immediately notify UW apparel manufacturer Nike it violated the universityâ??s labor code of conduct by neglecting to pay severances to workers in Honduras.
Health-care fair celebrates reform bill
Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin Students Public Interest Research Group hosted a health-care fair Thursday to celebrate the recent health-care reform bill passed by U.S. House of Representatives and to further educate students on the issue.
UW and dead-end diversity
Badger Herald
The prevailing strategy behind UW-Madisonâ??s more than 40-year effort to increase the presence of â??targeted minorityâ? students remains as confusing as ever.
UW dismisses Kindles for classroom education
Badger Herald
After experimenting with Amazonâ??s electronic reading device â?? the Kindle DX â?? in the classroom, the University of Wisconsin has decided it will not adopt the current version of the device for general use due to its inaccessibility to the blind.
Baldwin rallies for health care at UW
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin students joined U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Thursday to rally support for health care reform that includes a government insurance program and provides broad coverage for college students and recent graduates.
Wis. in top 10 for worst economy
Badger Herald
Wisconsin is one of top 10 states facing â??fiscal perilâ? this year, according to a report released Wednesday by the Pew Center on the States.
Student paper sues UW-Milwaukee
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student newspaper filed suit against the university Wednesday, alleging the redaction of record materials was uncalled for under the state open records law.
H1N1 cases up by 100
Badger Herald
University Health Services reported a notable rise in influenza-like illnesses last week, as H1N1 vaccines remain scarce.
Bucky Badger turns 60
WKOW-TV 27
Wednesday was a special day for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Blanket drive underway at UW Health
WKOW-TV 27
You can help new moms and their children stay warm this winter by donating a blanket.
Report shows Wisconsin headed for fiscal disaster
WKOW-TV 27
Its no secret that California is in deep financial trouble. But a new report shows nine other states, including Wisconsin, are headed toward economic disaster, as well.
Inclusive Excellence to focus on integrating entire campus
Daily Cardinal
After evaluating the effectiveness of Plan 2008, UW-Madisonâ??s 10-year plan to increase diversity on campus, officials are focusing on the creation of a more comprehensive plan to improve campus diversity.
DeLuca and Martin no Harold Hill
Badger Herald
At the start of the musical â??The Music Man,â? riders on a train discuss salesman Harold Hillâ??s modus operandi. â??Now he doesnâ??t know the territory. Doesnâ??t know the territory? Whatâ??s the fellowâ??s line? Never worries about his line.â? This brief exchange helps explain why the Faculty Senate voted Thursday night to slow the process of restructuring of the graduate schoolâ??s research operations.
A look at the first MIU proposals approved for future
Badger Herald
With the first round of proposals for the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates approved last week, students are beginning to see where the substantial increase in their tuition dollars is going.
UW-Eau Claire to raise tuition
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire plans to increase its tuition by $1,500 annually over a phase-in period of the next four years to enhance the quality of the schoolâ??s education.
Wisconsin makes right call with discipline issues
Daily Cardinal
On Saturday afternoon, junior wide receiver Maurice Moore had one kickoff return for three yards against Indiana, which could have been more if not for an illegal block in the back committed on Mooreâ??s return.
City Downtown Plan Commission debates transportation, housing
Daily Cardinal
Members of the city planning department met with the City Plan Commission Monday to discuss an overview of the current downtown plan.
UW System may receive grants via Jobs Act
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison and other UW System schools may receive grants or funding for job-related initiatives if a new bill introduced by Senate Democrats makes it to the floor in the next legislative session.
Officials look back on results of Plan 2008
Daily Cardinal
With UW-Madison moving forward on a new diversity initiative, officials are examining the effectiveness of past efforts such as Plan 2008.
Chemistry student hospitalized after accident
Badger Herald
A routine chemistry experiment gone awry sent a University of Wisconsin student to the hospital with minor injuries Monday afternoon.
SLACâ??s love-hate affair with UW
Badger Herald
Two days after chastising Chancellor Biddy Martin for a change in policy regarding campus workers, the University of Wisconsin Student Labor Action Coalition presented her with a homemade cake in gratitude for her recent standoff with Nike over the compensation of workers; however, she was unable to share in the festivities.
Proposals chosen to receive Madison Initiative funding
Daily Cardinal
Chancellor Biddy Martin chose eight final proposals to receive the first round of Madison Initiative for Undergraduate funds last week.
Recession hits UW Foundation, departments, as donations plunge
Daily Cardinal
Donations to the UW Foundation have decreased 12 percent since last Septemberâ??s economic downturn, prompting UW-Madisonâ??s colleges and departments to cut back on certain program spending.
Forum addresses need to raise labor standards
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison officials held a workshop Friday to explore methods of improving labor standards around the world.
Campus e-mail alleges fraudulent repair activity
Badger Herald
A cautionary e-mail sent to medical and biochemistry researchers last week, prompted by missing equipment, has accused a private microscope service representative of fraudulent behavior, though the representative claims he has done nothing of the sort.
Football player arrested on suspicion of OWI
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin football team wide receiver Maurice Moore was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
The Badger Herald: News: UW OKs MIU funds
Badger Herald
Chancellor Biddy Martin approved the first round of proposals for the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates late last week.
Hammes Co. details plans for Edgewater hotel development
Daily Cardinal
The UW-Madison Real Estate Department held a listening session Thursday to allow students and community members a chance to view the latest Edgewater Hotel redesign plans.
Students disconnected from state-level politics
Daily Cardinal
President Barack Obamaâ??s image-driven 2008 campaign and his use of social media outlets fostered in young voters an interest in public policy rarely seen in todayâ??s political climate.
â??Smart Furloughâ?? bill hits Capitol
Badger Herald
A bill aimed at reducing monetary waste and aiding state employees was introduced and sent to an Assembly committee Thursday.
Expanding Your Horizons to influence youths
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin will host the annual Expanding Your Horizons conference geared toward sparking young womenâ??s interests within science fields in an effort to decrease the gap between women and men within these fields Saturday.
Council ensures student input in new MU design
Badger Herald
Acknowledging planned student involvement in the Union South project was lacking in the final stages of the process last summer, Union Council passed a motion ensuring a student design committee would be reinstated for the Memorial Union renovation.
Students hear new design plans for Edgewater Hotel
Badger Herald
Hammes Company held an informational meeting at the Pyle Center Thursday night where students were presented with the revised proposal of the Edgewater Hotel.