The UW System Board of Regents is forming a committee to analyze and potentially alter the systemâ??s current health insurance policies, according to Larry Rubin, associate vice president for the UW System.
New data shows a significant drop in the four-year UW-Madison graduation rates for two campus diversity programs, though their retention rates are higher than the overall campus minority population.
University of Wisconsin System applicants reached an all-time high this year.
Although many UW System school enrollment totals still require finalization, a preliminary total of 178,000 students were enrolled in UW System schools as reported by UW System President Kevin Reilly at last weekâ??s Board of Regents meeting.
Wisconsin first lady Jessica Doyle encouraged University of Wisconsin students to engage in volunteer activities during and after their time in Madison Tuesday, when she came to campus to share her experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer.
Tuition and fees for four-year universities increased by approximately 6.5 percent nationally from the 2008-09 to 2009-10 academic years due to state budget cuts, according to a report released Tuesday.
A University of Wisconsin professor has been honored with a nomination for the competitive National Book Award for his work that collects stories from evolutionary scientists over the past two centuries.
The company that owns Brothers Bar & Grill filed a lawsuit against the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Tuesday, alleging unfair condemnation procedures over their location at 704 University Ave.
The last time I paid to watch a sporting event was last summer to watch the Brewers play. One of the best things about Miller Park, despite the inflated prices, is the stadium always allowed fans to carry in whatever snacks they might have brought from home to enhance the experience. Fansâ?? bags were inspected on arrival, and upon entrance attendants observing that Mr. and Mrs. Baseball-Fan had nothing more than peanuts and sunflower seeds in their bags, they were allowed in.
This September a team of UW-Madison staff unveiled a new process to reduce the time it takes to eliminate former employees from accessing information technology systems, but the new process still takes longer than many others used throughout the University of Wisconsin System. Â
This fall, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee implemented a Hmong Studies certificate program, which the University of Wisconsin-Madison discussed creating in 2007 but failed to get off the ground.
As the Senate heads into session today, the fate of many important bills will be determined.
A new plan announced by the governor Monday will make Wisconsin eligible for billions of dollars in federal education funding.
UW-Madison officials continue to debate Provost Paul DeLucaâ??s plan to restructure the graduate school, and will hold another town hall meeting Friday for further discussion.
UW-Madison ranks third in the nation as one of the top research universities, according to new statistics from the National Science Foundation. UW-Madison ranked behind Johns Hopkins University and the University of California at San Francisco.
A nationally known economist and author said students need better advice on choosing a college during a presentation Friday afternoon for the Board of Regents at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
The first shipment of H1N1 vaccines arrived at the University of Wisconsin Thursday and will go primarily to those working in health care facilities, making it unlikely any will be left for the general student body.
Chancellor Biddy Martin appointed an interim vice dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Friday who will stand in for former dean Molly Jahn while she serves as an appointee in the United States Department of Agriculture.
The University of Wisconsin announced another jump in research expenditures this year â?? as well as the earning of another top three national ranking for research institutions â??amid contentious talks about the proposal to significantly restructure the graduate program.
With Halloween and the annual citywide Freakfest celebration right around the corner, city officials said they are right where they want to be in terms of preparedness.
UW-Madison received $75.5 million out of $83.1 million awarded to the UW System by grants funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Thursday.
The UW System Board of Regents attended to the progress of a call to action at their monthly board meeting at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Thursday morning during a presentation of â??Give the Students a Compass.â?
Two University of Wisconsin alumni spoke to students and faculty Thursday about their accomplishments since graduation as part of â??Wisconsin Rewind,â? a new homecoming program this year.
The University of Wisconsin System was awarded nearly $83 million in stimulus funds, with University of Wisconsin commanding the majority of that money, receiving $75.5 million for its 236 projects.
An opportunity for students, alumni and the community to come together, the University of Wisconsin Homecoming 2009 began with kick-off events last Friday and will conclude with the Badger Huddle and football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday.
This weekend Wisconsin renews its young rivalry with Iowa as the Badgers and Hawkeyes clash in the sixth edition of the battle for the Heartland Trophy, a game fans should be excited for.
The UW Police Department announced recently it will not allow carry-ins of any kind into Camp Randall for the remainder of the football season for security reasons.
Residents of the West Mifflin neighborhood met Wednesday with Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, to address concerns for the proposed renovation plans of the Mifflin Street area.
Faculty and administrators voiced concern over the cost and effectiveness of implementing Provost Paul DeLuca Jr.â??s proposal to restructure the graduate school at a town hall meeting Wednesday.
The Associated Students of Madison held a town hall meeting Tuesday to provide UW-Madison students with information regarding possible future redevelopment of the Mifflin Street area.
University Health Services released statistics Tuesday revealing a decrease in the number of H1N1 cases on campus during the week of Oct. 4-10.
The University of Wisconsin Foundation announced Tom Olson as the new chief investment officer Tuesday, who will be responsible for overseeing the allocation of over $2 billion in assets.
The number of reported H1N1 cases on the University of Wisconsin campus has reached a semester low following four weeks of steadily declining reported flu cases, University Health Services said Tuesday.
In considering further development for Madison residents, the Legislative Affairs Committee heard student questions and feedback Tuesday night about the potential renovation of Mifflin Street.
University of Wisconsin officials recently unveiled a plan to restructure the graduate school after significant growth in the institutionâ??s research and graduate education programs.
The 2009 Student Diversity Forum, hosted by the Associated Students of Madison and the Multicultural Student Coalition met Monday to challenge students and other members of the UW-Madison community to engage in an open and honest dialogue about diversity on campus.
Molly Jahn, dean of UW-Madisonâ??s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has been appointed to a senior position in the United States Department of Agriculture, university officials reported.
The Madison Initiative Student Oversight Board met Monday night to discuss 20 proposals submitted by almost every college on campus, ranging from a new certificate in nanotechnology to a shared adviser note system.
A University of Wisconsin dean has been appointed to a senior position within the Department of Agriculture by President Barack Obama, officials said Monday.
The Associated Students of Madison and MultiCultural Student Coalition teamed up Monday night at Memorial Union to engage students in discussing the importance of diversity on the University of Wisconsin campus.
The word â??diversityâ? has always drawn crowds and sparked discussions. Last Thursday, the UW community held a conference on campus diversity. Hundreds of people shared their opinions on the idea of â??Inclusive Excellence.â? The heated exchange lasted all day long, but most of the talks were limited to racial and ethnic diversity. Even though this is the centerpiece of the whole diversity ideal, such a narrow interpretation might compromise UWâ??s efforts to diversify itself.
UW-Madison Homecoming held several events around campus this weekend, kicking off a week filled with school spirit and events and culminating in the Homecoming game against Iowa Saturday.
In response to what University of Wisconsin Chancellor Biddy Martin called the â??single greatest complaintâ? she has received thus far as chancellor, a proposal has been constructed that would significantly change the structure of the graduate school, including the addition of a separate vice chancellor for research.
The University of Wisconsin will continue its tradition of Homecoming in the next week with a diverse lineup of events for students, alumni and community members to enjoy.
Hundreds of University of Wisconsin community members convened Thursday at an all-day conference to evaluate campus diversity and strategize ways to position UW as the countryâ??s leader in campus diversity issues.
State lawmakers put pressure on UW System administrators Tuesday to provide cost efficiency and oversight measures on both an $81 million payroll and the benefits computer system.
Last week the Student Labor Action Coalition marched into Chancellor Biddy Martinâ??s office, opposing the University of Wisconsinâ??s athletic apparel contracts with less-than-transparent multinational monoliths like adidas. And Biddy sat down and had what one SLAC member called â??a thoughtful and productive dialogue.â?
The Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Committee met Tuesday to find ways to bring awareness to students about the $50,000 budget for the new lighting initiative.
Madison Police Department Capt. Mary Schauf surprised a room full of University of Wisconsin students last week in posing a question she thought was common knowledge:
A UW study that used functional magnetic resonance imaging to observe brain responses to aversive pictures in subjects showed what most college students already know: uncertainty about life events is scary.
In a recent breakthrough, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have successfully grown retinal cells from two types of stem cells, a critical step in treatments of certain kinds of blindness.
In 2008, 46 lives were lost in domestic violence-related incidents in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. To most UW-Madison students these statistics are alarming, but for some they are all too familiar.
The first wave of H1N1 vaccine allocations arrived in Wisconsin Monday as the number of University of Wisconsin students contacting University Health Services with influenza-like illnesses fell for the third straight week. Vaccines, however, will not be available for students for another 10 to 15 days.
Thomson Reutersâ?? most recent assessment lists the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the top 20 universities for research impact based on publications submitted by researchers.
Disappointment rocked Madison Friday after the morning announcement Chicago would not be the site of the 2016 Olympic games.
Even though the annual University Campus Safety Guide for 2009 released Thursday declared crime at the University of Wisconsin is at an all-time low, the Offices of the Dean of Students is addressing a string of robberies in the past few weeks involving students and Madison residents on campus and in the downtown area.
Last year, approximately 10 percent of UW-Madison students visited UHS to treat at least one mental illness, but thatâ??s just skimming the surface, according to UHS Director for Clinical and Crisis Services, Dennis Christoffersen.Â
Officials from across the UW System gathered Thursday for a panel to discuss preparation for an H1N1 outbreak, emphasizing the importance of technology and communication.
Officials from UW-Madison and the Madison Police Department are urging students to take extra safety precautions in the wake of several robberies in the Madison area.
An unknown elderly man died in a Southeast area dorm yesterday afternoon, according to University of Wisconsin Police.
Madison will know whether it will become part of the Olympic tradition today after the International Olympic Committee selects the host city for the 2016 summer games.
