The three newest regents for the University of Wisconsin System are getting set to begin their terms.
Author: Kelly Tyrrell
UW System’s 3 newest regents to begin terms
The three newest regents for the University of Wisconsin System are getting set to begin their terms.
Blue union chairs to raise funds
While terrace chairs in their usual colors are a sign of spring, the blue chairs that appeared at Memorial Union yesterday are a sign of ongoing fundraising for renovations to the building.
Crazylegs raises crowd, money for UW Athletics
Annual race and Madison tradition the Crazylegs Classic drew nearly 20,000 athletes and fundraisers Saturday, despite the gloomy weather.
Human Resources project aims to increase diversity among UW faculty and staff
As part of the Human Resources Design project, a work team will focus on recommendations to improve the workplace climate and increase diversity for University of Wisconsin faculty and staff
Athletic Board approves Ryan extension, talks Big 10 policy
The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board approved one-year extensions for UW coaches Friday, including men?s basketball coach Bo Ryan, as well as deliberated on developing new standards for institutional control of athletics.
Dairy Industry Supporting UW Building Renovation
Wisconsins dairy industry leaders are raising millions of dollars to renovate the aging dairy plant on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Dairy industry supporting UW building renovation
Wisconsins dairy industry leaders are raising millions of dollars to renovate the aging dairy plant on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Memorial Union adds a ?Mendota Blue? terrace chair
The Memorial Union Terrace has a new addition: ?Mendota Blue? terrace chairs.
Student input wanted on bus route changes
University transportation officials are looking for input from students on changes to campus bus routes that could double the wait time on two major routes.
Dean condescending, Mifflin a must for students
?Don?t go. Don?t go to that event.? These words will live in infamy, at least for the Mifflin Street Block Party 2012 cohort, thanks to Dean of Students Lori Berquam. The now famous video, posted online, removed and then reposted by some anonymous dark knight of Madison, features a concerned but fumbling Berquam pleading with students not to go to Mifflin.
Budget timeline for State Street reconstruction finalized
The reconstruction of two blocks of State Street has a finalized budget timeline, but will have to work around other projects in the same area.
Panel addresses future of Wisconsin Idea, UW
In a speaker panel as part of an outreach symposium addressing the challenges facing the Wisconsin Idea, interim Chancellor David Ward and former Chancellor John Wiley spoke about the future of the program and the university.
UW-Madison examines workforce diversity
An ongoing project to overhaul UW-Madison?s human resources system will also emphasize diversity in all its forms.
House to vote on student loans Friday
In an escalating election-year clash, the House will vote Friday on a $5.9 billion Republican bill preventing interest rates on federal student loans from doubling this summer, paid for by cutting money from President Barack Obama?s health care overhaul law.
Changes in bus service to include 80 routes
Proposed changes to transportation services offered by University of Wisconsin officials will make adjustments to the current regulations on campus parking and the bus system.
MPD warns Mifflin neighborhood about potential fines
After the violence at Madison?s Mifflin Street block party last year, Madison police are trying to talk to people in the area before it becomes a problem again this year.
Police meet with students over Mifflin Block Party rules
Madison police met with University of Wisconsin-Madison students Wednesday to go over new rules for the annual Mifflin Street Block Party.
Berquam?s Mifflin video misses the point
Let?s get the obvious out of the way first: That video was bad. The message Dean of Students Lori Berquam released to students via YouTube Monday afternoon was an awkward, failed attempt to dissuade students from attending the Mifflin Street Block Party that inspired far more sarcastic comments than genuine discussions.
Car hits student, flees down Lakeshore
An unidentified suspect hit a student with their car on Park Street near State Street Tuesday afternoon and fled down Lakeshore Path.
Dean responds to Mifflin video criticism
Student backlash toward Dean of Students Lori Berquam?s ?Don?t Go? to Mifflin video prompted UW-Madison to pull the video from its YouTube channel. But despite the criticism, Berquam said Tuesday she stands behind her original message that students should not attend the party.
Online threats target SSFC members
University officials are investigating a threatening comment directed at members of the Student Services Finance Committee left on a Badger Herald comment section Tuesday.
Nelson Institute gains new director from U of Arizona
The main institution focused on environmental issues on the University of Wisconsin campus will have a new director in the fall.
Tensions run high at ASM meeting
In a heated meeting last night, members of University of Wisconsin student government once again did not vote on a funding eligibility decision for a student organization.
UWPD stands guard at ASM meeting following online threat
The University of Wisconsin administration and Police Department are investigating an apparent safety threat against ?those in power and those with perceived power? posted anonymously on Tuesday in the online comments of a Badger Herald article.
UW pulls Mifflin Street video from Dean
University of Wisconsin-Madison has pulled down a video of Dean of Students Lori Berquam pleading with students to avoid the upcoming Mifflin Street Block Party.
Girls WIAA basketball tourney moves to Green Bay for 2013-14
The WIAA voted Tuesday to split up the boys and girls state basketball tournaments and have the girls play at the Resch Center in Green Bay, at least through 2014.
WIAA Decides to Move Girls Tourney to Green Bay
A tradition nearly 100 years old will continue as the WIAA has agreed to keep the boys basketball tournament in Madison through 2020. The girls tournament will spend 2013 and 2014 in Green Bay.
UWs Mifflin Block Party video flops
The University of Wisconsin-Madison dean of students took to the Internet to try to dissuade students from attending the Mifflin Street Block Party, but it didnt prompt the desired reaction from students.
SSFC declares MCSC intentionally violated university policy
The Student Services Finance Committee ruled Monday that the Multicultural Student Coalition committed an intentional policy violation by failing to follow university and state purchasing policies.
Police find beaten, bleeding man at North Lake and Langdon streets
Madison police found an out-of-state college student who was beaten and bleeding near North Lake and Langdon streets early Saturday morning.
UWPD participates in medication initiative
The University of Wisconsin Police Department is preparing to co-host the Drug Enforcement Administration?s fourth annual initiative to collect potentially dangerous medications and dispose of them safely this Friday.
Go Big Read to teach inovation
University of Wisconsin?s common campus reading program will continue next year with another new book and theme in the effort to bring together the campus community through literature.
Campus lashes out on anti-Mifflin video
While many students are gearing up for this year?s Mifflin Street Block Party and preparing for the changes that will be implemented at this year?s event, the University of Wisconsin Dean of Students Office put forth a simple message Monday: Don?t go.
Report: half of recent grads face job trouble
As a portion of the student body looks forward to graduating in four weeks and moving on to life after their undergraduate years, a new study shows that their transition into the working world may not be easy.
Experts say Wisconsin’s foreclosure windfall feared not enough
Several months ago, attorneys general from 49 states settled with five of the country?s largest banks in regarding to allegations of foreclosure abuse.
Three UW-Madison scholars selected to prestigious honorary society
Three UW-Madison scholars have been selected for induction into the 2012 class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation?s most prestigious honorary societies.
Walk instills importance of suicide prevention on UW
Hundreds of students and community members sporting green shirts that read, ?Ask, Listen, Save? gathered at Library Mall Saturday morning to participate in the second annual Suicide Prevention Walk.
All-Campus Party set to honor UW traditions, experience
The return of the annual All-Campus Party, spanning from today through April 28, will give students an excuse to cast aside their books and participate in free events hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association and the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board.
Walker reinstates merit pay, some UW employees given raises
Despite large cuts to the state?s education budget, Gov. Scott Walker reinstated a program to give merit raises and pay adjustments to University of Wisconsin employees and other state workers, according to a report from the Associated Press on Friday.
UW-Madison breaks ground on new nursing school
The University of Wisconsin at Madison broke ground on a new nursing facility Saturday, part of a $20 million capital campaign.
1 in 2 new graduates are jobless or underemployed
An analysis of government data conducted for The Associated Press shows highly uneven prospects for holders of bachelor?s degrees.
University Police Collecting Unwanted Or Expired Medications
The UWPD is participating in the 4th National Take Back Initiative with the DEA Friday April 27th. What is this you ask? Well in short, to make your home and community a safer place we are giving you the opportunity to bring in your unwanted or expired medications to the Police Department for safe disposal.
Week-long All Campus Party to begin Saturday
Students can enjoy a week of free events, food and prizes beginning Saturday, as members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association and more than 85 student organizations will participate in the 12th annual All Campus Party.
?Take Back the Night? brings awareness of sexual assault
Nearly 35 people fared the rain Thursday for the UW-Madison Campus Womens? Center?s ?Take Back the Night,? where participants discussed personal experiences with sexual assault and the misconceptions surrounding it.
Police predict increase in Mifflin arrests
With the Mifflin Street Block Party on the horizon, city officials are anticipating and preparing for more alcohol-related crimes as police plan to increase their presence at the event.
UW-Madison Ends La Crosse Nursing Program
he University of Wisconsin-Madison is ending its nursing education program at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse.
Tim’s Travels: UW Freshman Making a Difference
A UW student is putting his body and mind to the test all for a good cause. He?s biking almost 2,000 miles to raise money to help under-privileged kids all over the world.
#UWRightNow displays universitys reach
It?s not often that students in Bascom Hall know what other student are doing across campus, let alone in the South Pole. But that?s exactly what #UWRightNow aimed to do all day Wednesday.
ASM, city officials talk campus safety
In light of a 50 percent increase in crime on campus since this time last year, city and university police met with students Wednesday to discuss ways to stay safe on campus.
UW professors win Guggenheim Fellowships for research
Two University of Wisconsin faculty members were awarded Guggenheim Fellowship Awards for ?past work and exceptional promise? for future creative scholarship.
U.S. Sec. backs forgiving student loans in 10 years
Student loan debt would be completely forgiven after 10 years of public service under a proposed plan by a top federal education official, which would also strive to make the United States the number one producer of college graduates within the decade.
Bousquet named UW-Eau Claire interim chancellor
The University of Wisconsin System appointed the University of Wisconsin-Madison dean of international studies to serve as interim chancellor at UW-Eau Claire Wednesday, effective following the departure of the current chancellor next month.
Commission approves Dayton student apartments
A city committee voted unanimously to grant final approval for a 65-unit development on West Dayton Street that would primarily provide a new apartment building for students.
City officials, MPD caution students on campus safety
A public forum held by several city officials Wednesday evening shed light on the rash of crimes in recent months near University of Wisconsin residential areas that have sparked concerns over campus safety.
UW fails to meet licensing committees April 15 deadline for adidas mediation
UW-Madison announced Friday that the university and adidas will not meet the April 15 deadline for completing mediation set by the Labor Licensing Policy Committee last month.
Vinehout: UW System funds, tuition costs priorities
Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, revealed her economic plan if elected to the governor?s seat Tuesday, which involves increasing funding to the University of Wisconsin System, a day after many contenders for the Democratic nomination promised to repeal tax cuts supported by Gov. Scott Walker.
Injunction implemented on Ward?s MCSC order
The judicial body of University of Wisconsin?s student government ordered a temporary injunction Tuesday on the Associated Students of Madison taking up a contentious item ordered by interim Chancellor David Ward.
Wrestling: Six Badgers chasing U.S. Olympic spot
Six current and former members of the Wisconsin wrestling team and coaching staff hope to earn a spot on the U.S. team for the 2012 Olympic Games in London at the Olympic Team Trials in Iowa City, Iowa.
Court decision to impact student voters
Students will likely not need to show a valid form of identification when at a polling place or registering to vote absentee for the recall elections May 8 and June 5.