Even in light of current economic turmoil, Wisconsin hospitals have remained strong and benefit the stateâ??s economy, according to a study released Thursday by UW-Extension and the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
A team of UW-Madison researchers made a breakthrough in stem-cell research by discovering a way to increase purification of certain adult stem cells.
University of Wisconsin scientists published findings Thursday that make use of a new method to induce human pluripotent stem cells that are significantly safer and more useful for research.
UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin announced her decision Wednesday to search internally for the campusâ?? next provost.
A panel sponsored by the Undergraduate History Association Wednesday allowed UW-Madison student veterans to share their experiences with others about their transition from the service to school.
Following up on recent Herald coverage and a campus forum held on March 10, we write today in the hopes of furthering campus dialogue on the subject of sexual assault.
University of Wisconsin Chancellor Biddy Martin announced Wednesday a search and screen committee has begun the selection process for a new provost and will be filling the position with a candidate from within the university.
Armed with a Democratic majority in both houses, Gov. Jim Doyle is feeling confident about his chances with ideological addendums to this yearâ??s state budget. So confident, in fact, that he believes fourth timeâ??s a charm for a provision that would allow illegal immigrants from Wisconsin high schools to pay in-state tuition at UW System schools. The provision, voted down in three previous budgets due to ideological disagreements in the state senate, comes at a time when higher education is becoming more and more difficult to afford for the average high school graduate.
In lieu of the recent article, â??Victim comes forward, reveals shocking story,â? published on March 4th in the Badger Herald regarding the alleged rape at Sigma Chi, the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) received much flak regarding its role in the investigation and its pursuit of action. In many respects, ODOS was accused of belittling the incident and trying to suppress the inception of an investigation into the case.
While experts across the nation are busy drafting solutions to deal with what some call a national economic crisis, UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin is creating her own strategy for sustaining affordability and academic excellence.
Pro-Life Wisconsin launched the second part of its True to Life media campaign Monday by running anti-late-term abortion television ads throughout Madison.
A humanities scholar told a crowd at the University of Wisconsin Tuesday that academic outreach programs help share the humanities with the Madison community and world, promoting a discipline currently ailing in the public eye.
University of Wisconsin Chancellor Biddy Martin announced to a group of student leaders Tuesday an initiative to create differential tuition for all UW undergraduates to increase financial aid and the number of faculty positions.
Rachel Gundacker never thought it would take 3.2 Earths to sustain her personal consumption patterns and waste.
After winning its third NCAA National Championship in four years, the University of Wisconsin womenâ??s hockey team was formally welcomed home by their fans and friends yesterday at the Nicholas Johnson Pavilion.
As part of a proposal set to be voted on by the Assembly today, individuals facing fines as the result of traffic violations would be allowed to keep their driversâ?? license as long as they stick to a payment plan.
The Plan Commission passed new regulations for a Monroe Street bar Monday night after the establishment received criticism for not complying with city policy.
The University of Wisconsin parking enforcement division is issuing fewer tickets and obtaining less revenue from drivers than prior years, according to UW Transportation Services data.
UW System officials released data revealing an overall increase of enrolled students for the fall semester at all of the 26 campuses, including UW-Madison.
A provision in Gov. Jim Doyleâ??s 2009-â??11 executive budget proposal would allow certain illegal immigrants in Wisconsin to pay in-state tuition at UW campuses.
Over a dozen UW-Madison students in the Wisconsin National Guard will make their way to Iraq in the upcoming weeks.
The U.S. State Department and universities across the country are warning college students heading to Mexico for spring break of an extreme increase in drug-related murders and chaos south of the border.
Phishing scams, fraudulent e-mail and website scams to steal personal information have become an growing problem on the University of Wisconsin campus over the past school year, according to university officials.
A student talk show produced by UW-Madisonâ??s University Communications will debut nationally Thursday on the Big Ten Network.
The Associate Director of Housing responded Tuesday to the resignation of house fellows across the UW-Madison campus.
Over 50 UW-Madison community members attended a forum about sexual assault on campus Tuesday.
In the wake of allegations of rape at the Sigma Chi fraternity house, members of the University of Wisconsin community gathered Tuesday night to discuss sexual assault and suggest methods for improving campus resources in the future.
The executive order President Obama signed Monday to remove previous barriers to stem-cell research has garnered praise from the scientific community and criticism surrounding its controversial nature.
The third UW-Madison student to resign from a university house fellow position this year moved out of Kronshage Hall Thursday, leaving residents temporarily unmonitored.
f you ever wondered whether scientists knew how to party, Monday night was your chance to find out (I like to think they serve drinks in beakers and play â??pin the hydroxylysine on the glycoproteinâ?). On a day that will go down in lab coat-and-goggles history, President Barack Obama continued his â??Undo Everything Bush Did â??09â? Tour by lifting the federal funding limits on embryonic stem cell research.
Dean of Students Lori Berquam will host a forum at on campus tonight to discuss sexual assault issues and provide students with information on resources available through the university.
In an executive order signed Monday, President Barack Obama lifted limits on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research imposed by former President George W. Bush, igniting a flurry of support and opposition in one of the nationâ??s ongoing debates.
Sometimes I just want to cut my nose off. Or maybe just suck all the mucous out with a vacuum. My nose is either stuffy, runny or crusty. Sometimes I wish it didnâ??t produce a quart of mucous a day. But it does, and so does yours.
President Obama is set to sign an executive order Monday reversing President Bushâ??s ban on federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research.
When twelve UW-Madison students traveled to Kenya through a study abroad program in the spring of 2008, they had no idea how much the experience would affect their outlooks on life.
I am in an uncomfortable situation when it comes to discussing the horrendous acts of which brothers of the Sigma Chi fraternity have been accused. On one hand, I am a staff writer for The Badger Herald; I pride myself above all else on giving a perspective, regardless of whether or not anyone agrees with me, that will make people talk and make people think outside the box. On the other hand, the extracurricular activity I care most about is my role as president of one of the biggest fraternities on this campus, Alpha Epsilon Pi. My house is located almost directly across the street from Sigma Chi, and we have a very good relationship with them. When it comes to the extraordinarily unfortunate situation facing the victim I want to be able to write a completely unbiased piece, but unfortunately my proximity to the situation does not allow me to do that.
PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment) was saddened by the front-page article, â??Alleged Rape at Sigma Chi,â? published Wednesday, March 4 in The Badger Herald. While the report of the assault itself was extremely disturbing, some of the comments posted by UW students on The Badger Herald website in response to the article were equally troubling. Many of these responses reveal we live in a culture in which we are more apt to blame sexual assault victims than to hold perpetrators accountable.
The Sigma Chi fraternity and at least one other Greek chapter house were vandalized late last week, resulting in an emergency meeting between university officials and Greek community leaders Saturday.
A part of Gov. Jim Doyleâ??s budget plan that appears to use private UW System funds to balance the budget has caused confusion and drawn opposition from state and university officials.
Amid the controversy surrounding the proposed changes to the UW student code of conduct, Adam Kissel of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education discussed their potential effect on studentsâ?? rights Wednesday at Memorial Union.
Allegations of a rape at the Sigma Chi fraternity house dominated the thoughts of students, faculty and staff across campus Wednesday when the alleged victim decided to come forward and share her story.
I would like to thank The Badger Herald for Tuesdayâ??s coverage of a critical campus issue (â??Alleged rape in Sigma Chi,â? March 3). This article provides a powerful reminder of the toll of sexual assault on a survivor.
The committee of the University of Wisconsinâ??s new Go Big Read program has a daunting task ahead.
While the revised draft of a document addressing the role of the University of Wisconsin Athletic Board is currently under legal review, university officials have expressed both confidence and outrage about its contents.
A former University of Wisconsin Babcock Dairy Store manager of 20 years is alleging she was fired because of political motives not health and safety reasons, as a termination letter from the university states.
Members of the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Legislature are teaming up to fight Gov. Jim Doyleâ??s proposal to reserve the right to use some private university money to help stabilize the state budget.
Directors of the third annual Wiscontrepreneur Challenge awarded cash prizes to four creative, unique student projects.
After concluding the Plan 2008 diversity program did not entirely meet its intended results, the University of Wisconsin System is forming a new program to speed up the increase in diversity and close the diversity achievement gap through a series of reforms.
A draft of a document outlining the role of the University of Wisconsin Athletic Board is circulating among board members, pending return to a university committee for review.
A public hearing scheduled by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will take place today to discuss final changes to the student conduct code regarding student behavior outside off university property.
At the City Council meeting Tuesday, the Peter Talen Memorial Ordinance was unanimously approved, enstating the first city regulation to be named in someoneâ??s honor.
The body of a 41-year-old man was found in a Memorial Union guest room Tuesday morning â?? though police say there is no reason to suspect foul play.
On Feb. 25, The Badger Herald sat down with a University of Wisconsin student who made allegations of rape against unknown members of the Sigma Chi fraternity, as well as a friend of hers who was present to tell a portion of the story and give emotional support. Below is the transcript of the 44-minute interview.
â??My life is ruined because of this. I donâ??t trust anyone; I honestly feel as if I canâ??t be a normal college student anymore. There are days I donâ??t want to get out of bed. Iâ??ve never had that before in my life.â?
The Sigma Chi fraternity has placed itself on a form of social probation amid a controversial investigation into at least one sexual assault that allegedly took place at its Langdon Street house last October.
Members of the UW-Madison Faculty Senate met Monday to reaffirm their stance on domestic-partner benefits in the state and how budget cuts might affect the university.
Among many items guaranteed to cause a fuss in Gov. Jim Doyleâ??s plan to fix the troubled state budget is the inclusion of a provision that would allow faculty members in the University of Wisconsin System to collectively bargain with the university administration. Currently, UW relies on a haphazard assortment of payment structures and hiring processes for its untenured professors that rely primarily on their merit as instructors and researchers. Doyleâ??s plan in essence allows staff of all ranks to unionize for improved benefits.
University of Wisconsin Chancellor Biddy Martin told members of the Faculty Senate Monday she predicts UW will be subject to over $50 million in budget cuts under Gov. Jim Doyleâ??s proposed biennial budget.
A dress made of air filters, a â??drunk tankâ? that captures party crashers, a water purification system and a terrarium made of test tubes became winners Monday of the University of Wisconsinâ??s third annual 100-Hour Challenge.
More than 80 UW-Madison community members attended Saturdayâ??s basketball tournament at the Southeast Recreational Facility to support the City of Chicago as a candidate for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
