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‘Startup coach’ helps students make their passion their profession
Badger Herald
Author: Kelly Tyrrell
‘Draft Day’ depicts former UW quarterback
Badger Herald
Hollywood finally recognizes the star potential of University of Wisconsin quarterbacks.
Mumps confirmed on UW Madison campus
NBC-15
University Health Services is urging students to take precautions after several cases of mumps were confirmed at UW-Madison.
MPD preps for Badgers win; Mounted unit to help
WISC-TV 3
Madison police are putting a safety plan in place ahead of Saturday?s Final Four game.
Tucson officer to observe Madison crowd control
WISC-TV 3
A representative from the Tucson, Ariz., Police Department will be in Madison this weekend to watch how officers handle the crowds following Saturdays Final Four game.
Wisconsin Badgers fans dig deep for dream trips to Final Four
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mindful that it’s been awhile since Wisconsin won the national championship ? the same year Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese ? and 14 years since UW last played in the Final Four, quite a few Badger alums and fans are shelling out big bucks to see the game.
2000 Badgers team relives Final Four euphoria
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Fourteen years ago, it was them cutting down the nets. It was them going to the Final Four. In 2000, an offensively challenged Wisconsin team, short on talent but long on heart and coached by master tactician Dick Bennett, went into the NCAA Tournament as a No. 8 seed and improbably danced its way to the Final Four.
The Oldest Known Piece of Earth
Daily Cardinal
?It started over beer in a meeting in China in 1998,? said professor John Valley. In Beijing that year, Valley met with Simon Wilde, who was able to provide him and a graduate student with what they needed: ?the oldest oxygen on earth [that they] could find.?
Final Four excitement boosts Madison businesses
Badger Herald
March Madness has consumed the city of Madison, and as Badgers prepare for their first Final Four game in 14 years, State Street businesses have seen sales skyrocket.
Prominent journalist, producer and businessman to receive honorary degrees from UW
Badger Herald
A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is among three who will receive honorary degrees from The University of Wisconsin at this year?s commencement for doctoral, MFA and professional degree candidates.
BuzzFeed makes list of reasons to root for Badgers in Final Four
WISC-TV 3
BuzzFeed has made a list of 17 reasons basketball fans should be rooting for the Wisconsin Badgers in the Final Four.
Road to Final Four began Bo Ryan’s 1st year at UW
WISC-TV 3
On Saturday the University of Wisconsin basketball team will play in their first Final Four game since 2000. They will face the University of Kentucky Wildcats, but for Badger Head Coach Bo Ryan and the men?s basketball program the road began more than a decade ago.
UW to host annual Science Expeditions
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is getting ready to host its annual Science Expeditions fair this week.
UW-Madison students hit the road to the Final Four
Daily Cardinal
At around midnight Monday, Wisconsin Athletics sent out an email announcing that student tickets to the Final Four in Texas were on sale for $40, prompting a flood of interest.
UW names Gannett digital editor first Wisconsin Journalist in Residence
Badger Herald
As part of a new program to connect professional journalists with University of Wisconsin students, Joel Christopher of Gannett Wisconsin Media has been named the campus? first Journalist in Residence.
Two-unit house catches fire on West Mifflin
Badger Herald
Officials are still investigating the cause of a fire at 407 W. Mifflin St. at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon that resulted in $60,000 worth of damage.
Downtown fire displaces 6, causes $60K in damage
WISC-TV 3
A fire caused approximately $60,000 in damage to a downtown home Tuesday afternoon, according to a release.
Badgers in the Final Four brings positive attention to Madison
WKOW-TV 27
A Final Four win on Saturday for the Badgers could impact more than the school?s trophy case.
Final Four’s positive vibrations for state, school
WKOW-TV 27
he Badgers basketball team?s dance to the Final Four stands to increase the prestige of both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the state.
University leaders expect Badgers spot in Final Four to impact admissions
NBC-15
The Badgers success on the court could also help bring the UW success in the classroom. University leaders say the NCAA tournament could increase the student applicant pool next fall.
?The Living Room Part 2?Human Living Room? installation appears on UW-Madison?s campus
Daily Cardinal
Just a day after its setup, a living room tucked into a corridor outside of the Humanities building has attracted the attention of multiple passersby on University of Wisconsin-Madison?s campus, including freshmen Olivia Gallenberger and Selia Salzsieder.
Badger Legend talks about Final Four team
NBC-15
He?s one of five people involved in both Badger final four appearances, so today we sat down with Otto Puls to see, what he does and why the team thinks he?s so special.
Senate to vote on UW research bill
WISC-TV 3
The state Senate is set to vote on a bill that would allow University of Wisconsin institutions to conduct classified national security research.
Experts warn of NCAA ticket, product scams
WISC-TV 3
As the Wisconsin men?s basketball team heads to the Final Four, consumer experts want fans to be cautious when buying tickets or even spirit gear.
Thousands of Badgers fans storm State Street as team heads to Final Four
WISC-TV 3
Madison police said the crowd celebrating the Badgers men?s basketball team?s Elite Eight victory Saturday night on State Street was well-behaved.
UW-Madison center partners with Department of Defense to find efficient transportation
Daily Cardinal
A national research center led by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor may help save the Defense Department millions of dollars on the logistics of shipping military equipment, according to a statement Wednesday.
Wis. researchers unveil new discoveries within Milky Way Galaxy
Badger Herald
The Milky Way Galaxy, which is 100,000 light years across and scattered with more than 300 billion stars, has been reduced to a single 360-degree image by a team of University of Wisconsin researchers.
UW band plays Madison watch party
WKOW-TV 27
Not every fan could make the trip to California for the Sweet 16, so Badger fans held watch parties across Madison. The watch party at the Majestic Theater was packed thanks to some special guests.
UW-Parkside: Student data may have been exposed
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside says the personal data of thousands of students may have been exposed due to a hacker attack on the schools server.
Regular exercise may reduce risk of visual impairment
Badger Herald
Higher rates of exercise and moderate drinking could be be linked to better vision health later in life, new research found.
Walker appoints UW-Madison non-traditional student as Board of Regents representative
Daily Cardinal
Gov. Scott Walker announced the appointment of Nicolas Harsy as a non-traditional student representative on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents in a March 26 release.
Alumna and civil rights pioneer Vel Phillips recounts life experiences
Badger Herald
The first black woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin Law School returned to campus on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Wednesday, where she was presented with the Wisconsin Alumni Association?s Distinguished Alumni Award.
DoIT partners to create TV streaming app
Badger Herald
For students looking for a way to stream Thursday night?s Badger basketball game, a collaboration between Charter and University of Wisconsin?s Division of Information Technology allows students to access TV for free on Apple mobile devices using campus wifi.
Campus expresses mixed reactions to commencement speaker announcement
Badger Herald
As Badgers prepare to walk across the stage at Camp Randall in less than two months, the announcement of Jon Huntsman, Jr., former governor of Utah and a United States ambassador, as the commencement speaker sparked mixed reactions from the student body.
Badger apparel sales soar before Sweet Sixteen game
NBC-15
The Badger Men?s Basketball team may be hundreds of miles from home, but there are still plenty of fans inside the Kohl Center.
Collegiate athlete unions bring out opinions on both sides
WISC-TV 3
Tarek Saleh used to wear Badger red, number 42 for the University of Wisconsin. After graduation, he played five years in the NFL. That makes four years on the field without a union, and five under that labor protection.
UW-Madison researchers discover new way to turn stem cells into muscle cells
Daily Cardinal
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison discovered a new method for generating muscle cells from stem cells, according to a Friday news release.
UWPD captain dismissed for misuse of department equipment
Daily Cardinal
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department discharged Capt. Peter Ystenes March 12 following the discovery of ?inappropriate? photographs on department equipment, according to a UWPD press release.
Tumblr photo campaign attacks stereotypes on campus
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin students have taken to Tumblr to voice their opinions on what it is like to be a student of color on campus.
School of Education Dean hopes to make UW “model research university”
Badger Herald
In the second of four final provost candidate presentations, University of Wisconsin School of Education Dean Julie Underwood spoke in Grainger Hall Tuesday to a group of faculty and students of her plans to make UW the ?model research university for the 21st century.?
Assistant Secretary of State to speak Friday at Pyle Center
Badger Herald
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a former Badger, is set to visit Madison Friday to speak on U.S. Africa policy.
Jon Huntsman, former governor of Utah and U.S. ambassador, to speak at May 2014 commencement
Badger Herald
Jon Huntsman Jr., former governor of Utah and U.S. ambassador to both Singapore and China, will be the University of Wisconsin?s 2014 spring commencement speaker on May 17.
UW vet school uses Google Glass to teach
WISC-TV 3
New technology is changing the way one University of Wisconsin department is teaching its students.
Police find explosive more powerful than TNT in downtown home
WISC-TV 3
Police seized an illegal explosive material that is more powerful than TNT from a downtown residence Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Walker appoints new Board of Regents members
Badger Herald
Gov. Scott Walker announced the appointments of three new members to the Board of Regents, the governing body for all University of Wisconsin System schools, in a statement Friday.
Badgers spring into action on alternative breaks
Badger Herald
Offering an opportunity to interact with unique communities and people across the country, 120 students participated in Wisconsin Union Directorate?s Alternative Breaks program over spring break.
Chapel Hill pharmacy dean kicks off final UW provost candidate presentations
Badger Herald
As the University of Wisconsin reaches the home stretch in its search for a new provost, candidates began their final public presentations on campus Monday with Robert Blouin, dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy.
People being contacted about appearing in fired UW Madison Police captain’s photos
WKOW-TV 27
A UW Police spokesperson tells 27 News the subjects of photographs taken by fired police captain Peter Ystenes are being contacted by police officials, with the department?s chief characterizing the photos as inappropriate.
UW study: Soda tax does not bring down obesity
WISC-TV 3
A study out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison?s La Follette School of Public Affairs found extra taxes on soda do not have a direct impact on obesity rates.
Police have ?concerns? about explosive materials found in residence
WISC-TV 3
Madison police detectives are continuing to investigate the materials found in a downtown Madison residence Saturday.
Fired UW police captain allegedly took inappropriate pictures
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin Police Department captain that was fired amidst an internal investigation allegedly took inappropriate pictures of the public, officials said.
UW student researches ways to make robots more human
Badger Herald
If interactive robots were able to pause during conversation and take a moment to gaze off into the distance as if pondering what the user was saying, research suggests this small change could make them seem less robotic.
Excitement around Madison builds as Badgers, fans turn attention
WKOW-TV 27
Madison is still buzzing following the Badgers big win against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday night.
UW study connects autistic child?s diet, seizures
WISC-TV 3
A University of Wisconsin-Madison scientist made a significant discovery that could affect children with autism. Study author Dr. Cara Westmark says, changing an autistic child?s diet could decrease the number of seizures they have.
Economic impact of NCAA in Milwaukee? $4.6 million
WISC-TV 3
Hotels, restaurants and bars catering to the throngs of college basketball fans descending on Milwaukee are winners in the economic arena.
Badgers’ approach takes a turn for the looser
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin basketball vibe has never been uptight, militaristic or stilted, but they have a reputation for being no-nonsense, efficient. Yet this UW team has more freethinkers and class clowns, and coach Bo Ryan’s approach has mellowed.
Doug Moe: A peek at a playwright’s private papers
Wisconsin State Journal
The papers of Moss Hart and Kitty Carlisle Hart were donated to the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, a partnership between the UW-Madison Department of Communications Arts and the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS). The collection is stored in the WHS archives and is available for public perusal.
Mark Pitsch: Open those cookies, and more
Wisconsin State Journal
The Sunshine Week fortune cookies and their messages serve as a reminder to those elected or appointed to do the public?s business that they work for you ? the voting and taxpaying public. UW-Madison and the UW System did not always remember this wisdom.
Switzerland wins top prize but Wisconsin dominates the World Championship Cheese Contest
Wisconsin State Journal
Noted: Bob Aschenbrock, chief judge of the competition, said the success by Wisconsin cheesemakers goes back to the quality of the milk produced by the state?s farmers and the work of the state agriculture officials and the Center for Dairy Research at UW-Madison.
Tom Oates: Is it Badgers’ big moment at last?
Wisconsin State Journal
UW hasn?t exactly been a tournament bust during Ryan?s first 12 seasons. The Badgers have compiled a 16-12 record while making the field every year. They have reached five Sweet 16s and one Elite Eight. Still, it hasn?t been enough for some people.