University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly asked the Legislature Thursday to avoid capping tuition, although he assured lawmakers students would see the smallest tuition increase in recent years.
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UW System Head Says Budget Would Keep Tuition Low
The head of the University of Wisconsin System says the governor?s proposed budget could help lead to the lowest tuition increases in a decade.
UW System head says budget would keep tuitions low
The head of the University of Wisconsin System said the governor?s proposed budget could help lead to the lowest tuition increases in a decade.
Badger fans excited for Friday’s game
It?s only a matter of hours before Wisconsin plays in the first round of the NCAA tournament, and Badger fans are as faithful as ever.
Ward refuses to cut Palermo?s contract
Students called for Interim Chancellor David Ward to cut the University of Wisconsin?s ties with Palermo?s Pizza at an administration luncheon on Wednesday in an ongoing workers? rights dispute which has sparked controversy from student groups.
Student regent explains Blank recommendation
University of Wisconsin?s student government hosted a student regent Wednesday, giving student representatives the opportunity to ask about the recent recommendation of Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank for chancellor.
Students request Randall Ave. closure for Revelry
Student leaders requested permission to close off access to Randall Avenue near Union South for Revelry, the University of Wisconsin year-end arts and music festival, at a city committee meeting held Wednesday.
Students request Randall Ave. closure for Revelry
Student leaders requested permission to close off access to Randall Avenue near Union South for Revelry, the University of Wisconsin year-end arts and music festival, at a city committee meeting held Wednesday.
City Council questions affordability of housing
City Council approved plans Tuesday to demolish three downtown apartments and build new student-oriented housing in its place.
City, UW officials address campus safety in forum
University of Wisconsin students and community members learned about campus safety and how to prevent and act in dangerous situations from a panel of city and campus officials at a meeting Monday night.
Students, higher education expert weigh Blank?s economic background
For many on campus, Rebecca Blank, acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce, was an economically-focused choice for the University of Wisconsin?s chancellor recommendation, an angle that has raised some concern for the future of the university.
Faculty concerns over MOOCs line up with national survey
Faculty members? concerns about the instructor-student support system and assessment mechanisms for the new massive open online courses program coincided with a national survey released Monday.
Blank Recommended as UW-Madison Chancellor
Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank has been recommended to be the next chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Rebecca Blank recommended for UW chancellor post
Rebecca Blank, acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has been recommended as the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin.
Dixon Elementary reaches out to University of Madison to dazzle students about Physics.
Dixon Elementary reaches out to University of Madison to dazzle students about Physics.Brookfield, WI – March 18, 2013 – Dixon PTO reaches out to UW-Madison to fulfilled demand for a science based program for elementary school students.
New state budget: Faculty raises, tuition break?
RIVER FALLS — Gov. Scott Walker?s biennial budget proposal might be good news for both staff and students at University of Wisconsin campuses.
Chancellor finalist addresses funding
The last finalist candidate who could become University of Wisconsin?s next chancellor visited campus Wednesday to lay out her priorities of maintaining funding for the university, leveraging new educational technologies and expanding community outreach.
Becoming Bucky
Fans go wild when he steps onto the football field. Nearly 80,000 people watch him as he rallies the crowd and represents the University of Wisconsin with pride. The adoration for Bucky, or Buckingham U. Badger, is felt in the stadium throughout the entire game.
WISPIRG finds campus support
In its ongoing struggle with the University of Wisconsin chancellor?s office, Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group gathered signatures from 10 percent of the university?s population for its petition asking the chancellor to respect the organization?s allotted funding.
Last finalist for UW chancellor visits Madison
The last finalist to be the next chancellor of UW-Madison will be on campus on Wednesday.
Which state university grads earn the most?
Which of the nation?s top state universities produce graduates who go on to make the biggest bucks? UW ranks 7th.
Campus bus services to increase by $12,000 in budget
A student government committee addressed details of the more than $4 million transportation budget for the next fiscal year Monday, which could still see an increase in the cost of Madison Metro services to students.
Students fight to make Langdon historic area
Members of the Langdon Street community introduced a petition calling for the neighborhood to be designated as a local historic district, an effort organizers said would preserve the character of the neighborhood, in a city committee meeting Monday night.
UW, Madison College sign reverse transfer agreement
Officials from the University of Wisconsin and Madison Area Technical College will sign a reverse transfer agreement Monday, allowing credits to transfer between both of the higher education institutions.
Campus Arts College in early development
University of Wisconsin administrators are in the early stages of developing a plan for a College of the Arts, which would provide a more cohesive and centralized home for the arts on campus.
Campus continues safe nighttime transportation search
After the decision was made to end the SAFEcab program last year, groups across campus are promoting a new city ordinance that allows private cabs more access to the State Street area late at night.
UW, Madison College sign reverse transfer agreement
Officials from the University of Wisconsin and Madison Area Technical College will sign a reverse transfer agreement Monday, allowing credits to transfer between both of the higher education institutions.
UW may see $35 million decrease in research funding
The University of Wisconsin could lose about $35 million dollars in research funding over the next year, the UW System?s president said Thursday.
Wisconsin colleges and universities make national honor roll for student civic engagement
Students typically make honor roll by earning good grades. Universities and colleges make this national honor roll for the service role they play in solving community problems and placing students on a path of civic engagement. UW-Madison is on the service honor roll.
Police work with Eagle Heights community
University of Wisconsin Housing and police are working with residents of the Eagle Heights neighborhood after the arrest of three suspects in connection with an incident in the area late Tuesday night.
College dean search narrows
The search for University of Wisconsin?s next dean of the College of Letters and Science has reached a new stage, narrowing down to a target range of eight to 10 finalists from both inside and outside the university.
TAA joins campaign urging UW to divest from fossil fuels
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Assistant?s Association voted Monday to support a UW-Madison environmental group?s cause to persuade the university to end its investments in fossil fuel interests.
Former adidas workers speak to UW students about fight for severance pay
More than 80 University of Wisconsin-Madison students gathered Tuesday to listen to two Indonesian workers from an adidas-contracted factory share their struggles to get severance pay, in an event hosted by the Student Labor Action Coalition.
Finalist for UW chancellor visits campus – WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports
UW-Madison welcomed one of four finalists to be its next chancellor.
Nicholas Jones is currently the dean of the engineering school at Johns Hopkins University.
3 persons of interest in custody after shots fired near campus
Madison Police continue to investigate the shots fired near the University Houses area Tuesday night.
Report of Shots Fired on UW-Madison Campus
On Tuesday, March 5, there was extensive police activity in the Eagle Heights community in response to gunshots reported around 9:30 p.m. in the University Houses area.
Police arrest 3 after reports of shooting near UW campus
University of Wisconsin-Madison police said UW Hospital is back open after an emergency with a possible armed person in an area on the far west end of campus.
Faculty offer criticism of campus initiatives
The Faculty Senate heard reports Friday on the progress of two campus initiatives, Educational Innovation and changes to university alcohol policy, both of which received criticism from various faculty members.
UW-Madison chancellor finalist Nicholas Jones would aim to build bridges
Nicholas Jones knows bridges. As an engineer, the finalist for UW-Madison chancellor has published dozens of studies on the durability of different types of spans in withstanding wind and vibrations. But he points to another type of bridges, those the engineering dean at Johns Hopkins University has helped build between academic departments, to make his case for the Madison job.
Students talk bipartisanship in D.C.
Not every politically-inclined University of Wisconsin student has the opportunity to travel to the nation?s capital and meet with leading U.S. government officials, but that dream became a reality for one undergraduate last week.
Campus fire results in multiple evacuations
A fire broke out in a University of Wisconsin building on University Avenue Thursday morning.
City committee continues State Street reconstruction plans
A city committee convened for the first time in nearly a year to begin making plans for reconstruction of the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street.
Wisconsin Union representatives ask for seg fee increase
The Wisconsin Union addressed members of student government about their need for a slight increase in segregated fees to fix maintenance concerns at a meeting Thursday.
Classes canceled Friday at fire-damaged UW Medical Sciences Center
A fire Thursday morning at the UW Medical Sciences Center building has resulted in classes being canceled in the building for Friday.
UW students to dance the night away for Children’s Hospital
The Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style will be on full display Friday night at the UW-Madison Memorial Union, and for a good reason.
Dance marathon to raise money for hospital
University of Wisconsin-Madison students can show off their best dance moves at the fifth annual Wisconsin Dance Marathon Friday to raise money for the American Family Children?s Hospital.
Three-alarm fire at Medical Sciences building
The Madison Fire Department reported no injuries after it extinguished a three-alarm fire at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical Sciences building Thursday morning.
Candidate emphasizes liberal arts
University of Wisconsin chancellor search finalist Nicholas Jones, the current dean of the Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering, is no stranger to UW or Badger sporting games.
Students detail Revelry event
The student leaders behind Revelry, the student body?s first official end-of-the-year celebration, announced Wednesday the musical event will take place at Engineering Mall and Union South Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4th, the same day as the Mifflin Street Block Party.
Committee targets cell phone reception at Union South
A grassroots committee of student government that examined cellphone reception at University of Wisconsin found that Union South, Dejope Hall and athletic facilities need the most reception improvement through a campus-wide survey.
UW Students Attempting to Provide an Alternative End of the Year Party to Mifflin
Wisconsin Union Directorate and Festival Organizers held a pressconference to share additional finalized details Concerning RevelryStudent leaders of the arts and musical festival, Revelry, shared the latest updates and answer any questions about the event.
Fire knocked down at UW Medical Sciences Center
A three-alarm fire in the University of Wisconsin Medical Sciences Center at 1300 University Avenue has been extinguished, according to Madison Fire Department spokeswoman Lori Wirth.
Legislators favor UW tuition cap
Legislators from both parties have reacted positively to including a tuition cap in the state?s biennial budget, a measure University of Wisconsin System officials said may not be necessary.
Senior chosen to run UW System Twitter account
The University of Wisconsin?s Madison campus is the latest carrier of a Twitter torch for the UW System.
Officials prepare for Mifflin
Madison?s City Council unanimously approved its annual resolution to not allow glass containers on Mifflin Street May 4 at their meeting Tuesday, as they expect the traditional block party to occur.
UW students want to keep cap on tuition hikes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) ? University of Wisconsin students asked state legislators Monday to renew a tuition cap, fearing that failure to do so would put higher education out of reach of many families.
Chancellor candidates strong, diverse
Allow us, for a moment, to indulge our journalistic predisposition for cliché: The University of Wisconsin finds itself at a crossroads.
No immediate support for tuition cap
A member of Gov. Scott Walker?s administration touted greater flexibility and the availability of new funding for the University of Wisconsin System, but did not voice support for setting a cap on tuition increases in a meeting with students on Monday.
City, campus police ramp up safety plans
The Madison Police Department will be working more closely with the elementary schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District in an effort to prevent violence in schools after a number of recent mass school shootings.
Burglar finds unlocked door, startles woman
A 22- year-old woman left her bathroom to find a burglar in her apartment Saturday, according to Madison police.