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Next generation embarks on science expedition at UW-Madison

WMTV - Channel 15

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

WMTV - Channel 15

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

WMTV - Channel 15

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.

Indigenous ribbon skirts make a modern statement

Madison Magazine

R​​ibbon skirts — once reserved for ceremonies across many tribal traditions — are showing up in everyday spaces on a new generation of Indigenous women. Miinan White, McKenna Metoxen and Ava Belisle attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where they’re building community around the garment. “When I was little, I only had like two or three [ribbon] skirts,” says White, whose mother taught her to sew them. Now White, Metoxen and Belisle are filling their closets.

The three young women all hold leadership positions for Wunk Sheek, a UW–Madison campus organization founded in 1968 that promotes Indigenous identity, culture and history.

Who is Bucky Badger?

Madison Magazine

Each April, the University of Wisconsin–Madison holds tryouts to test which hopefuls are up to the task, both physically and creatively. In a role-playing station, candidates don Bucky’s 35-pound head and respond to various scenarios. In a second station, they improvise a minute-long performance using props.

Trigger warnings in the classroom: Helping or hindering students? UW professor weighs in

The Badger Herald

Halverson-Bascom and Douglas Kelly professor of French Jan Miernowski said he began placing trigger warnings in his course syllabi for two reasons.

For one, Miernowski observed his students placing content warnings in their assigned essays when there is explicit content present. The second reason is that his students reached out saying they were extremely affected by the content of his course books.