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Gettin’ yippy with it

Politico

The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and UW’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications hosted the 2025 ceremony for the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics at the National Press Club last night. This year’s award went to The Seattle Times’ Hannah Furfaro, Lauren Frohne and Ivy Ceballo for their work exposing how medical and social service systems are failing teens in Washington.

Day of the Badger is back April 8-9

WMTV - Channel 15

The annual Day of the Badger returns to the University of Wisconsin Madison’s campus on April 8 and 9. Day of the Badger serves as the university’s annual online day of giving and a chance for the Badgers community to support UW.

Trump administration cancels visas of 13 UW-Madison international students and alumni

Wisconsin Examiner

President Donald Trump’s administration canceled the visas of six current University of Wisconsin-Madison students and seven alumni who had employment extensions, the university announced. Universities of Wisconsin spokesperson Mark Pitsch said in an email that there have also been cancellations at other UW campuses and the system is working on gathering more information.

Calling for change in Madison

Madison Magazine

The way these protests affected and defined Madison proves yet again that the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the most important thing about the city. Of the demonstrations listed in this article, only two — against Gov. Scott Walker’s Act 10 assault on public employees in 2011 and for Black lives in 2020 — weren’t driven by UW–Madison students.

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says Trump’s tariffs should end by Labor Day

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Former Gov. Scott Walker says he’s no fan of tariffs but he’s willing to give President Donald Trump’s gamble on taxing foreign imports a chance.

Walker spoke Monday night to about 100 students and members of the public gathered at UW’s Grainger Hall for an event hosted by Young America’s Foundation, of which Walker is the president.

Faculty Senate condemns police violence against last spring’s encampment, calls for restoration of shared governance involvement

The Daily Cardinal

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Faculty Senate condemned the police violence against protesters at last May’s pro-Palestine encampment during a packed meeting Monday, with proponents arguing the demonstration was non-violent and the police disproportionately harmed students and faculty of color.

Next generation embarks on science expedition at UW-Madison

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The next generations of potential doctors, researchers and scientists spent the weekend getting a close look at all that UW-Madison has to offer.

The event was part of UW’s campus-wide science open house called “Science Expeditions.” The hands-on experiences showcased dozens of science venues, including the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.

UW Varsity Spring Band Concert is coming to the Kohl Center

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The University of Wisconsin Madison’s annual Varsity Spring Band Concert is scheduled for Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12.

Happening at the UW-Madison Kohl Center, the Badger Band will feature many varieties of music for all ages. Including, “Music of Ariana Grande” “Country Favorites” “Music of Michael Jackson,” “Space Badgers,” “If You Want To Be A Badger,” the signature Badger finale and of course, “On Wisconsin!”

UW-Madison freshman publishes his first New York Times crossword, after trying for 3 years

Wisconsin State Journal

For UW-Madison freshman Ryan Mathiason, the 40th time’s the charm.

The 19-year-old business major studying actuarial science didn’t know that most people give up on submitting crossword puzzles to the New York Times after a handful of rejections. For three years, Mathiason kept submitting puzzles, only to wait weeks to get told no.

UW-Madison professor teaches immigration and enforcement in a divided America

The Daily Cardinal

Michael Light, a sociology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, began teaching “Immigration, Crime, and Enforcement” in 2017 after transferring from Purdue University. An instant success, the class has full enrollment each semester, which Light said demonstrates its relevance in today’s political climate.

Former UN ambassador explains why humanitarian crises abroad should matter to Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Public Radio

Thomas-Greenfield — who served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during the administration of President Joe Biden — is bringing her global perspective to Wisconsin for a public talk at her alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She’s speaking with the La Follette School of Public Affairs on April 1 about her career foreign diplomacy and how to work better with people who have conflicting opinions.

Delivering career wellness education for student thriving

Inside Higher Ed

To help students engage in career wellness, a group of students from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona—supported by advisers from Cal Poly Pomona—created Tune In to Strive Out, which encourages students to channel their inner potential for future success and collective well-being.

‘I’m just so incredibly excited’: UW Med students placed in residencies on Match Day

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Match Day — the long-awaited moment when medical students nationwide learn where they’ll begin their residencies — arrived Friday at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

For Samantha Bush, it wasn’t just about where she’d spend the next few years of her training, it was about continuing a mission she started years ago.

‘This is not just a women’s issue:’ Democratic panelists call on men to support abortion rights ahead of Wisconsin Supreme Court election

The Daily Cardinal

Men4Choice, an organization focused on mobilizing men to support reproductive freedoms, hosted a panel with the College Democrats of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Wednesday on the state of abortion rights in Wisconsin ahead of the April 1 state Supreme Court election, highlighting how men should also be involved in abortion advocacy.

UW-Madison College Democrats, Republicans campaign on tried-and-true abortion, public safety issues in Supreme Court race

The Daily Cardinal

Ahead of last November’s election, the University of Wisconsin-Madison College Democrats and College Republicans campaigned on abortion rights and public safety, respectively. Now, with the April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election weeks away, both organizations told The Daily Cardinal their campaigning tactics have largely stayed the same.

New UW-Madison police chief discusses ICE, pro-Palestinian encampment

The Capital Times

After nearly 20 years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Brent Plisch officially became the new leader of campus police Sunday.

Plisch temporarily led the department after Kristen Roman resigned last year amid an investigation into her conduct as chief. Plisch then competed against a handful of outside candidates to fill the permanent position.

‘This building has to go’: Evers visits Chadbourne Residence Hall, Mosse Humanities to hear student concerns

The Daily Cardinal

Gov. Tony Evers visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison Thursday, touring Chadbourne Residence Hall and the Mosse Humanities Building to hear student concerns about the building and to highlight his 2025-27 Executive and Capital Budget investments.