An attack on a University of Wisconsin student near campus early Sunday morning has resulted in serious injuries, according to a Madison Police Department report.
Student attacked on campus grounds
Badger Herald
Author: Kelly Tyrrell
UW staff provide insight for HR redesign
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin employees weighed in on an effort to overhaul UW?s current human resources system at a public forum Wednesday.
UW-Madison Celebrates Conservationist Aldo Leopold
WISC-TV 3
he University of Wisconsin-Madison is celebrating conservationist Aldo Leopold for the seventh year.
Pulitzer-Prize winner talks post-9/11 government secrecy
Daily Cardinal
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dana Priest described her work to uncover the immense expansion?and secrecy– of the U.S. government following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Tuesday at the Fluno Center.
City ordinance targets out-of-control house parties
Daily Cardinal
After four revisions and an ongoing debate since July, the city unanimously approved an ordinance to help reduce the number of out-of-control house parties Monday.
$2.5 million renovations open at College, Wendt libraries
Daily Cardinal
College Library and Wendt Commons Library, debuted $2.5 million in renovations designed to centralize technological resources for students Tuesday.
Alum says social media critical for Arab Spring
Badger Herald
Independent journalist and social media researcher Anna Day addressed a crowded Red Gym yesterday about how social media gives countries in peril an outlet to organize and speak out, as well as her personal experiences living in the Middle East.
Officials pass city house party rule
Badger Herald
Madison?s City Council voted to approve the hotly contested nuisance party ordinance in its third form, which includes additional amendments that some officials said cast the ordinance in a more favorable light for both students and city officials.
Board candidates tout student agendas
Badger Herald
With the election for Dane County Board of Supervisors approaching, both student candidates vying for the position released blueprints for their initiatives for the office and ways to better engage students in the body.
Anecdotes illustrate film’s fickle nature
Wisconsin State Journal
One of these years the Wisconsin Film Festival should invite Joe McBride back to town to tell stories of the glory days of film on the UW-Madison campus, as well as what happened to him later when he went Hollywood.
Fighting for identity: The 1969 student strike supporting UW’s black community
Daily Cardinal
Students were more in control of the UW-Madison campus than the administration was by Feb. 13, 1969.
UW launches improved library technology space
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin is kicking off technological updates to campus libraries in a grand opening ceremony today as part of an effort to optimize student learning.
Art showcasing protest reflections revived
Badger Herald
Private donors and sponsors have combined resources to reschedule the Art in Protest showcase after the University of Wisconsin Extension School for Workers shut down the production after complaints from lawmakers.
Obama campaign sets sights on college campuses? involvement
Badger Herald
A tour organized for President Barack Obama?s reelection campaign will make a stop at the University of Wisconsin campus March 7, according to two senior organizers with the campaign Monday.
Madison responds to Noro outbreak
Badger Herald
Three years after a large outbreak in university residence halls, cases of norovirus again are appearing in Madison and the University of Wisconsin.
Students propose forming committee on city services
Badger Herald
Members of the University of Wisconsin?s student government have entered the early stages of planning a campus forum to address Madison city services.
UW bowling parties blur approach to off-campus drinking
WKOW-TV 27
Dispute over whether free alcohol was part of past UW Athletic department bowling parties punctuated the department?s challenge as alcohol policies are reviewed in the wake of a Rose Bowl week controversy.
UW votes against multi-year scholarships for athletes
Daily Cardinal
In a vote taken last week, UW-Madison opposed a new NCAA policy that allows schools to offer athletes multi-year scholarships.
Crime bog
Badger Herald
Looking through the University of Wisconsin Police Department?s daily crime log is, for the most part, pretty boring. The one-line incident descriptions show just how much of their time is spent on routine tasks such as detox conveyances and fire alarm checks.
UW only Big Ten school opposing multi-year athletic scholarships
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin is the only member of the Big Ten Conference to support the override of an NCAA policy allowing Division I sports programs to offer multi-year scholarships to student-athletes.
City, campus parking rates to rise this summer
Badger Herald
Prices for city parking facilities, as well as University of Wisconsin campus parking, are expected to rise this summer to maintain upkeep costs.
Committee formed to examine changes in International Studies department
Badger Herald
A University of Wisconsin Department of International Studies committee is examining changes in academic advising, as well as the organization of faculty in academic services.
Chadima texts reference alcohol, bar meetings
Badger Herald
Text messages sent by former University of Wisconsin Athletic Department official John Chadima included multiple references to alcohol, which may prompt further changes in university policy.
UW-Madison professor reacts to Syria unrest
WKOW-TV 27
The embattled Syrian president held a referendum on a new constitution Sunday.
Professor testifies in federal trial on redistricting maps? impact on Latinos
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison political science professor Ken Mayer testified in the ongoing redistricting lawsuit Thursday that the Latino vote would be significantly diminished under the new state election maps drawn by Republicans.
The Badger Herald: Majority of state unions vote to seek recertification
Badger Herald
Despite changes approved by the Legislature last year to curtail the power of unions to collectively bargain for benefits, a majority of Wisconsin unions have voted to go through recertification in the past year, a process some officials characterized as lengthy and costly for little tangible benefit.
SOAR changes get green light
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin officials expressed early optimism about changes incoming students can expect for this summer?s Student Orientation, Advising and Registration program at a recent forum, including placement testing alterations and a revamped advising schedule.
State will be battleground for 2012 race, polls find
Badger Herald
In what is already shaping up to be a heated national race, President Barack Obama leads all Republican candidates currently competing in the Republican National Convention primary, according to two polls released over the past two days that focus on Wisconsin?s possible role as a battleground state.
Dictionary of American Regional English complete after 40 years
WKOW-TV 27
Some people want to go from “A” to “B”, but Joan Houston Hall has been trying to reach “Z” for the last 30 years.
Chadima Texts Could Lead To UW Policy Changes
WISC-TV 3
Text messages sent by former University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department official John Chadima during his trip to the Rose Bowl were mostly about team matters or friends hoping for Rose Bowl tickets.
Preferential admission promotes equality of opportunity, UW professor says
Daily Cardinal
Just over four months after the Center for Equal Opportunity claimed UW-Madison?s admission policies unfairly advantage African Americans and Latinos, UW philosophy professor Dan Hausman told hundreds of members of the UW community affirmative action creates ?equal opportunity? for African Americans.
UW aiding in creation of India plastics institution
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin?s renowned Polymer Engineering Center is collaborating with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell to design the curriculum for a new plastics institution in India, expected to break ground later this year.
State budget cuts take toll on campus library system
Badger Herald
As a result of funding cuts presented in the state budget, University of Wisconsin libraries will take a hit in services and staffing.
Texts Reveal Details Of Chadima Investigation
WISC-TV 3
Text messages sent by former University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department official John Chadima during his trip to the Rose Bowl are revealing more details in the investigation into Chadima?s conduct.
Paramedics, officers save student?s life at hockey game
Daily Cardinal
Rapid response from officers and paramedics saved the life of a student who went into cardiac arrest in the Kohl Center during Saturday?s hockey game, according to a UW-Madison Police Department press release.
WSUM student radio celebrates, commemorates a decade on the air
Daily Cardinal
WSUM, UW-Madison?s student radio station, will celebrate a decade on the airwaves Wednesday with an anniversary celebration at Union South.
Race factor in college admissions could end
Daily Cardinal
A Supreme Court decision in October could forbid or significantly alter race as a consideration in college admissions when the court hears an appeal from a white student in Texas who hopes to end “racial preferences” in admissions.
UW grad student secures Facebook fellowship
Badger Herald
A University of Wisconsin student will get the rare opportunity to work at Facebook as a part of a summer fellowship for his research in computer science.
Expert addresses college tuition spikes
Badger Herald
An expert on higher education engaged the University of Wisconsin community Monday night, highlighting the ways in which increased costs of college tuition are making higher education less accessible for students.
Badgers Fan’s Life Saved At Kohl Center
University Police Officers received a report of an individual having a medical issue in the student section of the Kohl Center on Saturday.
UW Researchers Study Yoga As Treatment For PTSD
WISC-TV 3
A new treatment program for post-traumatic stress disorder is under way at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that doesn?t involve drugs or traditional therapy.
Men’s Hockey: ?Badger? Bob Johnson honored by UW
Daily Cardinal
Few figures in the history of the Wisconsin men?s hockey program stand as tall as former head coach ?Badger? Bob Johnson.
Most students say new alcohol policy works
Daily Cardinal
In the first semester since the program began, nearly 90 percent of UW-Madison students required to take a course on alcohol consumption safety found it beneficial, according to university health experts, though one participant disagreed.
Ward?s decision process to enter mediation with adidas draws conflict
Daily Cardinal
The chair of UW-Madison?s primary licensing advisory committee said Monday she is unhappy with the way Chancellor David Ward decided to enter a period of mediation with Adidas, rather than give the company 90 days? notice to pay severance to its workers as the committee recommended.
Student housing proposal stalls amid UW protestation
Badger Herald
Contention has arisen surrounding a new student housing building proposal that could infringe on territory claimed by the University of Wisconsin, forcing a city committee to stall approving the beginning of construction on the property.
GOP alleges Capitol Police not doing enough to calm protesters
Badger Herald
As protesters commemorate the one-year anniversary of the budget repair bill protests, many workers at the Capitol building are reporting disturbances by consistent protesters and are calling for action to be taken.
City officials urge active student role in Mifflin planning
Badger Herald
Madison city officials and University of Wisconsin students are currently in the early stages of organizing the next Mifflin Street Block Party?s sponsor and permit holder.
Marti Helps Promote Children’s Hospital Expansion
WISC-TV 3
A Florida girl who fell 100 feet from a Wisconsin amusement park ride has returned to the state for the first time since the accident, walking up to a news conference at a Madison hospital under her own power.
ESPN college basketball reporter Andy Katz reflects on his time at The Daily Cardinal with Anthony Shadid
Daily Cardinal
Anthony Shadid was the best of all of us.
We just didn?t know it then.
We were aspiring college journalists, righteous about our passion.
Hundreds protest mediation with adidas
Daily Cardinal
Hundreds of students and members of the Student Labor Action Coalition protested Chancellor David Ward?s decision to enter a mediation period with adidas over allegations that it owes former Indonesian workers $1.8 million in severance pay.
UW singers hit the money note
Badger Herald
From the baritones to the sopranos, every a cappella group on campus came together Saturday night for the fifth annual Wisconsin A Cappella Showcase at the Memorial Union Theater.
Fund created in Shadid?s honor
Badger Herald
In honor of University of Wisconsin alum Anthony Shadid, a Pulitzer Prize winner and foreign correspondent who died Thursday while reporting in Syria, alumni and friends established a memorial fund in his name.
Report finds nontraditional student resources need review
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin officials are evaluating resources available to nontraditional students after a report released Tuesday recommended federal government methods to track the progress these students are making.
New proof of ID now acceptable at polls
Badger Herald
With the first election requiring voters to provide photo identification fast approaching, an option for identification other than drivers? licenses or students IDs will now be accepted at polls across the state.
Athletic Board votes to raise ticket prices
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board unanimously approved a $113.6 million budget for the 2012-13 financial year, along with price increases for student football ticket holders next year.
Girl Who Fell From Dells Ride Back In Wisconsin
WISC-TV 3
Nineteen months after a nearly fatal fall from a Wisconsin Dells ride, Teagan Marti was back in Wisconsin this weekend to help promote a multimillion dollar expansion at the American Family Childrens Hospital.
UW-Madison considering creating College of the Arts
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison announced Thursday university officials are considering creating a College of the Arts.
Reporting giant Anthony Shadid dead at 43
Daily Cardinal
The world lost one of its greatest storytellers Thursday when New York Times reporter Anthony Shadid died of an asthma attack while on assignment in Syria.
NY Times Correspondent & UW Grad Dies
NBC-15
New York Times correspondent Anthony Shadid has died in eastern Syria while on a reporting assignment. The Times says he died Thursday apparently of an asthma attack. It says Times photographer Tyler Hicks was with him and carried his body to Turkey.
WIAA Board Votes To Move Tournaments To Green Bay
NBC-15
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control supported an Executive Staff recommendation to enter into a five-year agreement with PMI and the Resch Center in Green Bay, as soon as 2013 and extending through 2017, if the University of Wisconsin is unable to accommodate the State Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments in accordance with the terms of the existing agreement.