Author: Nathan Steagall

After the passing of an Iowa Hawkeye marching band member, the University of Wisconsin marching band released a statement Tuesday.

“The Wisconsin Band is holding the family and friends of Derek Phillips, along with the entire Hawkeye Marching Band community, in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time,” the band said. “Those of us who have been a part of a marching band know how quickly it becomes more than an ensemble. Through long days, travel, celebrations and shared experiences, relationships grow into a family.”

Research carried out by Alice Wu, now assistant professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which found that posts about women

There are plenty of ways to welcome students back to campus. Amazon Music decided to do it with Kane Brown.

On Saturday night, one of country music’s biggest stars took over Library Mall at UW-Madison for “Amazon Music Presents: Off to College”, transforming the heart of campus into a concert venue for a free, student-only show. Before Brown took the stage, the festivities included a back-to-school block party and an opening set from DJ D-Nice, while Brown’s performance was livestreamed to viewers around the world through Amazon’s platforms.

According to Aaron Williams, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus planner, we form desire paths out of time efficiency, experience and resistance. There’s a certain allure to human-made trails, especially if you already see other students using them. It’s not too dissimilar from why we jaywalk so frequently: We have somewhere to be, and if that means breaking out of conventions a bit, so be it.

About a year before a renowned University of Wisconsin-Madison professor resigned and took a new job in Arizona, an investigation found he had sexual relationships with two students and engaged in unwelcome sexual conduct with one of them, and that he made derogatory, sexist and disparaging comments about members of his department.

The University of Wisconsin offers several resources through segregated fees paid in students’ tuition, such as career services, advising, University Health Services mental health services and more, according to UW segregated fees.

A prominent UW-Madison professor engaged in sexual activity with students and crossed professional boundaries, according to newly released records of a university investigation that ended in a settlement and his resignation.

It’s not uncommon for multiple generations of a family to attend the same university. It’s rarer when six siblings all attend at once.

Tim and Stacey Cavanagh raised their two sets of triplets, born 19 months apart, in a chaotic, loving home in Chicago. Last year, they saw two of their first three sons, Ryan and Charlie, off at FIJI house, where they spent their freshman year. On Saturday, the family returned with the second set of triplets, TJ, Kiley and Kate, loaded into a U-Haul, all bound for Badgerhood.

he Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the rest of the Big Ten in a competition that helps save lives, rather than add points to a scoreboard.

The competition is called “We Give Blood” and it comes at a time when the need is dire, as the American Red Cross has declared its second-ever national blood crisis.

Now through Dec. 4, students, alumni and Badger fans can donate blood and credit the Big 10 school of their choice.

The winning school receives a $1 million grant from the health care company, Abbott.

UW-Madison welcomed new first-year and transfer students to Camp Randall Stadium on Monday for the W Project celebration.

Students joined Bucky Badger and Interim Chancellor Eric M. Wilcots for campus traditions, a Fifth Quarter celebration and a recreation of the annual “W” photo.

The event also featured giveaways and an opportunity for students to learn Badger gameday traditions.

Tim and Stacey Cavanagh raised their two sets of triplets, born 19 months apart, in a chaotic, loving home in Chicago. Last year, they saw two of their first three sons, Ryan and Charlie, off at FIJI house, where they spent their freshman year. On Saturday, the family returned with the second set of triplets, TJ, Kiley and Kate, loaded into a U-Haul, all bound for Badgerhood.

The third annual Abbott and Big Ten “We Give Blood’ drive competition is underway, with Wisconsin entering this year as the defending champion.

Last year, UW Madison won a $1 million grant from Abbott after bringing in 15,476 donations.

Customers who use a credit or debit card to buy food at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Memorial Union are prompted to leave a tip. They can select a specific amount or skip adding extra money.

The dog days of summer are over and many University of Wisconsin-Madison professors spent them reading books that provided both temporary escapes and insights into their lives.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Deliberation Dinners returns for its fourth consecutive year, giving 375 undergraduates with diverse perspectives the opportunity to deliberate on controversial political issues over six moderated meals throughout the academic year.

The discussions aim to maintain a respectful and collaborative environment and promote civil dialogue among undergraduates.

Madison blends student life at the flagship university with a state capital setting, offering students lake views, bike paths, farmers markets, and a lively downtown lined with bars and eateries.

he American Family Insurance Championship will stay in Madison through 2030 and return to University Ridge Golf Course next year.

American Family Insurance and PGA TOUR Champions agreed to extend the tournament, which has raised nearly $22 million for charity since 2016, according to a press release. The 2027 competition is scheduled for June 11-13 at University Ridge, where the championship first started.

All 18 Big Ten schools are competing to collect the most blood donations through a competition called “We Give Blood.” Wisconsin collected more than 15,000 donations last year to finish first