Two University of Wisconsin alumni will be featured on United States Postal Service stamps that will debut in late February and early March.
Madison alumni to be mailed around the world
Badger Herald
Author: Kelly Tyrrell
Grade UWâ??s snow efforts
Badger Herald
While still struggling to deal with Madisonâ??s snowiest winter on record, University of Wisconsin officials said Wednesday they are going to reevaluate how the institution deals with snow removal â?? and they said they need help.
Wilson visits UW supporting Hillary
Badger Herald
A day after Sen. Barack Obama drew roughly 20,000 to the Kohl Center, Sen. Hillary Clintonâ??s campaign put all hands on deck, bringing former U.S. Ambassador Joseph C. Wilson to speak in support of the former first lady.
Deficit double original guess
Badger Herald
The state of Wisconsin will come up short for the 2007-09 biennial budget by $652.3 million, about twice what was projected in January, according to new numbers released Wednesday.
UW-Madison student also a â??superdelegateâ??
Daily Cardinal
Awais Khaleel is a UW-Madison senior, and he is also one of a few Wisconsin â??superdelegatesâ? who could determine the Democratic nominee for President.
Doyle names new member of UWâ??s Board of Regents
Badger Herald
Gov. Jim Doyle announced Monday the newest appointment to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.
Doyle â??callingâ?? for cell phone drive at Obama event today
Badger Herald
Calling it â??unprecedented in Wisconsin political history,â? Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle announced a massive text messaging drive to be launched when Sen. Barack Obama visits Madison Tuesday.
Chelsea Clinton stops by Union
Badger Herald
Chelsea Clinton told a room packed with University of Wisconsin students at Memorial Union Monday afternoon that her mother would â??revolutionize the way we think about college affordability.â?
Obama to rally at Kohl Center Tuesda
Daily Cardinal
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., will hold a â??Stand For Change Rallyâ? at the Kohl Center in Madison Tuesday.
Regents OK higher pay for next chancellor
Daily Cardinal
In an effort to attract the most qualified candidates to be the next UW-Madison chancellor, the UW System Board of Regents unanimously approved Friday a salary range increase for the position.
Student wins fame for civil rights documentary
Badger Herald
An 11-minute phone call was a Mississippi manâ??s ticket to spending the rest of his life in prison.
After a University of Wisconsin student and two friends made a documentary in high school exploring an unsolved murder case in Mississippi in 1964, the main suspect from more than 40 years ago was finally convicted.
Board honors former regent Jesus Salas for lifelong dedication to higher education
Badger Herald
The Board of Regents recognized Friday the lifelong achievements of a regent whose resignation was spurred by Gov. Jim Doyleâ??s approval of the current state budget.
On Wisconsin: Primary race heats up
Badger Herald
With Wisconsinâ??s presidential primary approaching and the Democratic contest still hotly contested, both candidates rolled out plans over the weekend to bring their messages to the state in person.
Increasing salary not a waste
Daily Cardinal
The UW System Board of Regents will meet this week to discuss the salary of Chancellor Wileyâ??s successor.
It is anticipated they will raise the earnings of the next chancellor $42,500 to $125,000 more than Chancellor Wileyâ??s current salary to attract a more qualified applicant. In order to maintain a quality university, the Board of Regents would be wise to vote in favor of this increase.
Second transcript just another piece of paper
Daily Cardinal
The UW System is attempting revise their process for student transcripts. The new system could very well change what getting a â??college educationâ? means.
Cap. Times to reduce print, expand website
Daily Cardinal
Following the trend of afternoon daily newspapers, executives at The Capital Times announced Thursday plans to reduce print frequency and focus attention on the Internet.
UW licensing org. files patent suit against Intel
Daily Cardinal
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation filed a lawsuit against Intel Corp. Tuesday for patent infringement, alleging technology used in the companyâ??s Core 2 Duo processor actually belongs to UW-Madison.
Snow seems to have clouded administrationâ??s judgement
Badger Herald
When you live in Wisconsin, you accept some inherent facts of life. If you donâ??t eat cheese and drink beer, youâ??re going to be looked down upon. Construction companies make all their money during the summer, making your life hell while they repair roads. And most importantly, get used to snow, especially in February.
Szarzynski has facts all wrong
Badger Herald
Kyle Szarzynskiâ??s column (â??Animal torture: Another shameful UW institution,â? Feb. 6) deserves a response, if only to help Mr. Szarzynski learn what it means to write an objective and fact-based opinion piece. He pretty much got everything wrong.
Big screen Wisconsin
Badger Herald
Wisconsin is finally getting in on all the lights, camera and action.
Itâ??s been just over a month since tax incentives for filming in Wisconsin went into effect on Jan. 1, and already several films are in preproduction within the state.
Committee forwards pay hike
Badger Herald
When a new chancellor begins at the University of Wisconsin this fall, he or she will likely earn a significantly higher salary than current Chancellor John Wiley.
Tempest in a coffee cup
Badger Herald
In the cloistered arcade of the Memorial Union, students will soon tote lattes and textbooks rather than video-game pistols.
Blizzard shuts down Madison
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison classes were canceled Wednesday afternoon due to severe weather and poor road conditions. This is only the third time in almost 20 years classes have been canceled.
UW System to hear second transcript proposal
Daily Cardinal
UW System students with poor grade point averages may soon find reprieve via extracurricular transcripts.
According to the Associated Press, UW System President Kevin Reilly will introduce the second transcript proposal to the UW System Board of Regents Thursday.
BTN game may air at Kohl Cente
Daily Cardinal
The Kohl Center may broadcast the Big Ten Networkâ??s coverage of the menâ??s basketball away game Feb. 13 against the Indiana Hoosiers on the facilityâ??s big screens.
Just another day
Badger Herald
Walking to class yesterday morning was no fun for most University of Wisconsin students who slipped and climbed through messy sidewalks. While it was certainly tempting to silently curse the UW administration as the cold air swept through hats and hoods, it is clear to us that they were justified in keeping classes open until 3:30.
Kohl Center to show Indiana game
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin has received permission from the Big Ten Network to broadcast next Wednesdayâ??s basketball game between the Badgers and the Indiana Hoosiers on the big screen at the Kohl Center.
Students grumble, UW eventually cancels classes
Badger Herald
On the two-year anniversary of the last time the University of Wisconsin cancelled late afternoon and evening classes, UW officials decided Wednesday to cancel late classes again.
UW prof. joins natâ??l pre-election polling panel
Daily Cardinal
A UW-Madison political scientist has joined a national panel to analyze 2008 presidential primary polling results, the university announced Monday.
Womenâ??s studies to become department: UW joins growing trend among large universities
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison womenâ??s studies majors and certificate-seekers will soon receive their degrees from the Department of Gender and Womenâ??s Studies, not from the Womenâ??s Studies Program.
Scientists collaborate on Wisconsin climate change initiative
Daily Cardinal
Working groups of scientists from the UW System and state agencies have joined together in a project designed to assess the potential consequences of climate change in Wisconsin.
UW finds better alternative to protein replacement
Badger Herald
People suffering from a diet restricting disease will soon have an alternative to the foul-tasting concoction that replaces protein in their diets, thanks to researchers at University of Wisconsin.
University settles with former Walnut Street employee
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin paid $19,500 to a former Walnut Street power plant employee who said he suffered retaliation from management for speaking out about the sexual harassment of a female co-worker.
Faculty OK womenâ??s studies change
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin Faculty Senate proposed to create a new department and released the annual report for the Campus Planning Committee Monday.
Regents want salaries to rise
Badger Herald
With the University of Wisconsin-Madison chancellor position up for grabs, the UW System Board of Regents will deliberate this week on a new plan to increase the salary range of several different leader positions systemwide.
Federal court ruling helps student group fight for funding
Daily Cardinal
The Roman Catholic Foundation-UW-Madison will get another chance at securing university funding for the 2008-â??10 academic years, according to an Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary decision Sunday.
Student Judiciary creates panel to review fund case
Badger Herald
The Associated Students of Madisonâ??s Student Judiciary decided Sunday to create a panel to review an appeal from a student group denied funding by the Student Services Finance Committee last summer.
Students to join chancellor search
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin students are now able to nominate candidates for the seat Chancellor John Wiley will leave when he steps down this upcoming summer.
Moderation unrealistic due to housing policies
Daily Cardinal
Itâ??s easy, and probably necessary, to be critical of Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc.â??s complaints with regard to alcohol-related problems facing the downtown area. The reportâ??s proposed policiesâ??including tax increases on alcohol and increased underage drinking citationsâ??do everything to inflate the stigma that makes drinking attractive to so many students in the first place.
Ice quake rocks campus
Daily Cardinal
An â??ice quakeâ? on Lake Mendota shook things up along the lakeshore area of the UW-Madison campus Thursday afternoon.
Lawmakers urge more action on global warming
Daily Cardinal
A â??Focus the Nation on Global Warmingâ?? conference was held at the Lowell center on campus Thursday night, with speakers encouraging greater environmental and populist action in government.
Cieslewicz addresses Madisonâ??s green plan
Daily Cardinal
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz spoke at Memorial Union Thursday to highlight concerns on global warming as part of 1,600 schools and organizations across the country for Focus the Nation.
Alumni-founded company develops software to prevent digital misconduct
Badger Herald
Botnets and viruses are something that University of Wisconsin professor of computer sciences Paul Barfordâ??s newly formed company deals with on a daily basis.
Cieslewicz vows to keep environment at cityâ??s forefront
Badger Herald
Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz told a group of University of Wisconsin students Thursday he will increase efforts to make Madison one of the countryâ??s greenest cities.
Quake shakes Mendota lake
Badger Herald
Dropping temperatures caused the ice on Lake Mendota to crack Thursday afternoon, shaking the University of Wisconsin campus and giving students another reason to curse the cold.
BTN revenue to save sports fans money on tickets
Daily Cardinal
UW Athletic Department officials said Wednesday ticket prices for football, menâ??s basketball and menâ??s hockey would likely remain the same in the 2008-â??09 seasons.
UW Hospital receives stroke care honor
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics will be honored next month by the American Stroke Association for its high level of care for stroke victims.
Even if tuition, textbook prices rise, ticket costs may not
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin Athletic Departmentâ??s budget proposal unveiled this week brings good news to Badger fans hoping to save some money when buying tickets during the 2008-09 school year.
12-Story Makeover
Badger Herald
The prime real estate on the 700 block of University Avenue will finally reach its potential when construction ends in December and its tallest tower looms just feet below the Capitol skyline.
UW-Madison turns 159 on Feb. 5
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison will celebrate its 159th birthday Feb. 5 with cake distribution at University Housing dining halls.
Coffee house to open in UWâ??s Memorial Union
Daily Cardinal
A new coffee house will open in UW-Madisonâ??s Memorial Union as early as summer 2008, the university announced Tuesday.
Peetâ??s Coffee and Tea plans to move to the former ground floor location of STA Travel, which re-located to State Street in November 2007.
Bush speech highlights Wisc. stem-cell research: Dispute in funding of embryonic stem cells still remains
Daily Cardinal
President George W. Bush gave his annual State of the Union address Monday, and his remarks on stem-cell research will likely reverberate in Wisconsin for the last year of his term.
Bush said he was in favor of funding the medical breakthrough by UW-Madison and Japanese researchers that reprogram skin cells to act like embryonic stem cells.
UW responds to security reports
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin responded to media reports Tuesday that twice as many people may have been affected by a UW security breach than previously suspected, stating there was no evidence of a further breach.
Talib Kweli to headline April All-Campus Part
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin Alumni Student Board has agreed to terms securing rapper Talib Kweliâ??s performance at the All-Campus Party in April.
Union to install new brew shop
Badger Herald
Memorial Union announced Tuesday it will soon open a Peetâ??s Coffee and Tea in the vacant space formerly occupied by STA Travel.
50 degree swing freezes city
Badger Herald
Tuesday began with 40-degree weather, but high winds, snow and subzero temperatures returned to Madison last night and will continue today.
Lawmakers offer tuition â??freezeâ??: Reps. Black, Parisi propose financial aid increases
Daily Cardinal
Two state lawmakers unveiled a proposal in Memorial Union Monday to â??freezeâ? in-state tuition costs for students who receive financial aid.
New Eraâ??s UW merchandise must be off shelves in 60 days
Daily Cardinal
he termination of New Era Cap Co.â??s licensing contract with UW-Madison Friday means the companyâ??s manufactured apparel with the universityâ??s logo must be disposed of within 60 days.
Bielema to stay through 2013
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin head football coach Bret Bielema received a one-year contract extension Friday, keeping him on the lead of the Badgers until 2013.
New Deal responds to loss of UW deal, human abuse allegations
Badger Herald
New Era Cap Company responded Monday to allegations of human rights abuses at its plant in Mobile, Ala., in the wake of University of Wisconsin severing its licensing contract with the hat manufacturer.