The Babcock Hall Dairy Plant celebrated UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s investiture Friday by revealing her favorite ice cream, “Mnookie Dough.”
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New Babcock ‘Mnookie Dough’ ice cream honors UW-Madison chancellor
Meet “Mnookie Dough”: a new Babcock Dairy ice cream flavor that’s creamy, sweet, topped with cookie dough, and named after University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.
UW-Madison formally inducts Jennifer Mnookin as 30th chancellor
The university’s tenet of education extending beyond the classroom has propelled her as chancellor, she told the audience. In December 2020, she donated a kidney to her father, who was diagnosed with late-stage kidney disease. A synthetic solution created at UW-Madison, which increased preservation times for organs outside of the body, allowed her kidney to safely travel on a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to her dad in Boston.
Investiture ceremony formally recognizes Chancellor Mnookin as 30th leader of UW
The University of Wisconsin held an Investiture ceremony April 14 at the Hamel Music Center to officially recognize Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin as the 30th leader of the University of Wisconsin.
UW-Madison celebrates the investiture of Chancellor Mnookin
The investiture took place at the Hamel Music Center, and there were a variety of speakers, including past chancellors, students, UW System faculty and Gov. Tony Evers.
ASM discusses removal of several positions
The positions include the Anti-Violence Coordinator, Diverse Engagement Coordinator, Outreach Director, Shared Governance Campaign Director and Sustainability Campaign Coordinator.
UW track star Sarah Shulze’s family returns to Madison one year after daughter’s suicide
Sarah Shulze was a star student athlete, passionate about politics and making the world a better place.
Return of iconic chairs marks beginning of Terrace season
The iconic Terrace chairs returned to the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union Terrace Wednesday.
Out of the Darkness Walk brings suicide awareness to UW-Madison campus
Hundreds of people showed up to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus Saturday afternoon to show their support for a student organization dedicated to mental health awareness.
Hit the mark: How UW dance clubs to make it onstage
Dance Elite is allowed to practice at the Nicholas Recreation Center regularly for no cost because of their relationship with RecWell, according to member Erin Anderson. They also receive university funding for their organization.
UW-Madison celebrates “Earth Week” with free campus events
rom a campus-wide cleanup to a sustainable cooking competition, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Office of Sustainability will launch a free week of nature-centered events from April 17-April 22.
Catholic author Kim Zember sparks controversy on UW-Madison campus
Another speaker has sparked controversy on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus after students received an email Wednesday morning that Catholic author Kim Zember would discuss her experiences with homosexuality and life with Christ Thursday evening.
Babcock Hall Dairy Plant celebrates new facility renovations
Upgrades provide Center for Dairy Research more opportunities for success.
Iconic sunburst chairs return to the Memorial Union Terrace
Madison is a little brighter Wednesday, as the iconic sunburst chairs return in full force to the terrace at Memorial Union.
UW-Madison senior class office gifts Center for Healthy Minds
A research center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus left a lasting impact on students, and the class of 2023 is leaving a legacy to recognize and support that center’s mission.
UW-Madison among 16 universities participating in new Small Town and Rural Students Network program for students
“Who influences students to go to college or not to go to college?” Jennifer Blazek, the Director of the Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, asked. In the coming months, the work she’ll be doing with the new Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) Network will seek to answer and address that question.
Say cheese! UW-Madison unveils renovated dairy plant
Upgraded commercial, research and educational facilities in Babcock Hall continue to support dairy farming research in Wisconsin.
Student petition demands more funding, staff for university mental health services
Students are frustrated with UHS’s limited sessions, long wait times and lack of staff.
UW, Center for Religion and Global Citizenry work to facilitate interfaith connection
Interfaith religious organizations join university in conversations of religious pluralism, spiritual, mental health.
DEI interns measure imposter phenomenon within UW Biocore Program, find promising results
Undergraduate research interns find low levels of imposter phenomenon within program compared to similar programs.
Wisconsin college students turned out in big numbers on campuses for the Supreme Court race
The line to vote last Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire stretched on and on … and on some more.
The corner of a lunch room designated as the campus polling place for sleepy spring elections simply wasn’t enough in this year’s state Supreme Court race. UW-Eau Claire students cast ballots at a level close to last November and even higher than in the 2020 election, big races where the city clerk’s office relies on a university ballroom to meet voter demand.
Art for your feet — made for no one but you
There are many different ways to view footwear, a fact not lost on “Hand Made in America,” a popular exhibit at the Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery at UW-Madison’s Center for Design and Material Culture through May 14.
ESPN documentary on ‘Jump Around’ tradition nominated for Sports Emmy
In November, ESPN explored the origins of the tradition in a 6-minute documentary, which was nominated for a Sports Emmy award Monday.
Hilldale movie theater reopens for Wisconsin Film Festival
Other showings of the 160 films scheduled for this year’s fest, which runs through April 20, will be on the UW-Madison campus. Venues are Shannon Hall in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.; the Chazen Museum of Art, 750 University Ave.; UW Cinematheque, 821 University Ave.; and The Marquee, on the second floor of Union South, 1308 Dayton St. UW-Madison students can receive a free ticket to any film with available seating by using their Wiscard at a box office location or at the door.
‘It’s wrong to ban ChatGPT’: UW-Madison professor suggests using AI in the classroom
While some believe using the chat bot is akin to plagiarism, other educators like UW-Madison’s Sears Bascom Professor of Learning Analytics David Williamson Shaffer say banning such a tool in the classroom is even worse.
UW student petitions for better mental health services on campus
Leland Hermus hopes that by raising awareness about mental health and fighting for more mental health resources on campus, it could prevent future tragedies.
In the 608: UW-Madison Science Expeditions preview
It’s time for the UW-Madison Science Expeditions Campus Open House happening April 14-16. This is an opportunity to explore UW-Madison and experience science as exploring the unknown.
New Chicana/o, Latina/o Bachelor’s Degree at UW-Madison this fall
Director of the Chicana/o and Latina/o studies program Ruben Medina said in an email statement to The Badger Herald that this new degree comes after 30 years of growth in the department, with a recent surge in demand for Hispanic students wanting to study their history and culture.
Memorial Union Terrace chairs return this week, just in time for weather warmup
Two thousand chairs with their familiar sunburst design will begin returning to the Memorial Union Terrace on Wednesday.
UW students in Manitowoc, Marinette, Sheboygan to see tuition increase under ‘One University’ push
Tuition at former University of Wisconsin System colleges in Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan will increase by around $1,300 over four years as part of UW-Green Bay’s “One University, Four Locations” strategy.
After two student deaths in two weeks, UW-Madison grieves, offers mental health resources
The UW-Madison community is grieving the deaths of two students. One died on March 27 near a residence hall. The other died Friday morning at an off-campus home.
In the 608: Union Terrace chairs returning this week
The Wisconsin Union team, which manages the Terrace as well as the nearby building Memorial Union and some other campus entertainment, learning and dining destinations, will also return more than 400 tables to the Terrace.
A spring tradition: UW Memorial Union Terrace to open on Wednesday
The Wisconsin Union team, which manages the Terrace as well as the nearby building Memorial Union and some other campus entertainment, learning and dining destinations, will return more than 2,000 chairs and 400 tables to the Memorial Union Terrace over the next couple of days to get ready for the grand opening on Wednesday, April 12.
Memorial Union Terrace chairs are being set up; opens Wednesday
Sure, the nearly 80-degrees temperatures in store for Wednesday portend the warmer days ahead, but an even surer sign of summer in Madison is coming that same day: the return of the Terrace chairs to the Memorial Union.
ASM Sustainability Committee plans Earth Day March
The events are all part of a campaign called March 24th to Earth Day. The weekly events take place outside on East Campus Mall bringing together student and non-student organizations, along with the greater Madison community. The events also have free food, music, art and more, according to ASM Sustainability Committee Campaign Coordinator Winston Thompson.
Grab your sunburst chair: Memorial Union Terrace reopens April 12
Madison will soon see a familiar summer sight, as the Memorial Union Terrace will once again be decked out with its iconic sunburst chairs starting this week.
UW-Madison students talk tuition increase
Incoming and current students were caught off guard by the recent tuition hike.
As the UW System Raises Tuition for the First Time in a Decade–Some Students Worry They Won’t Be Able to Afford It
The UW System Board of Regents voted last week to raise tuition prices by an average of 4.9% (or $404) across all 13 universities and 26 campuses in Wisconsin. Room and board rates will increase too, by an average of 3.5%, resulting in an overall 4.2% (or $706) increase for all in-state students.
Assembly university committee holds hearing to discuss campus free speech
The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities held a more than four hour meeting on Thursday in an attempt to find ways the Legislature can facilitate free expression on the state’s public university campuses.
GOP-led hearing questions whether liberal bias on UW System campuses hurts quality of education
Republican state lawmakers questioning whether a lack of political diversity on college campuses is hurting education discussed possible fixes — like considering political affiliation when hiring professors — during a legislative hearing Thursday. The meeting follows a University of Wisconsin System student free speech survey that found a majority of conservative respondents reported self-censoring views in class.
In a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race, young voters turned out
An hour before the polls closed on Tuesday, Teddy Landis was standing outside a freshman dining hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, trying to encourage students who hadn’t voted yet to cast their ballots.
Hillel’s Student Leadership Delegation visits Israeli, Palestinian territories
Students emphasize importance of togetherness amid differing views.
UW-Madison students turn out to vote in important spring election
Students cast ballots for candidates in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, Wisconsin State Senate, Madison mayor, as well as several referendum questions.
Day of the Badger celebrates UW-Madison communities, raises funding
Running from March 28-29, the “Day of the Badger” event raised $1,691,726 for UW-Madison.
University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked as one of America’s best large employers in 2023
The University of Wisconsin-Madison was ranked No. 196 in “America’s Best Large Employers 2023” by Forbes Magazine. The university is one of the eight large employers recognized within the state of Wisconsin.
Health Sciences Learning Center hosts 2023 Global Health Symposium
Speakers discuss health access, global health change.
Senior Class Office donates class gift to Center for Healthy Minds
SCO to launch Healthy Minds on Campus to prioritize as senior class gift.
UW-Madison names 4 provost finalists, most with Big Ten ties
UW-Madison has named four finalists for provost, most of whom have ties to Big Ten universities.
Core Spaces proposing two more student housing developments
Oliv Madison was Core’s most recent project downtown and was approved by the Plan Commission in November 2021. Oliv was the first project in Madison to have affordable housing for students and included land-use agreements with the city of Madison and the University of Wisconsin to ensure continued affordability for the student population.
The Vault: Business Behind Fashion, a new student organization
The Vault was founded to provide a way for students to explore the marketing, communication and design sides of the fashion industry.
Young Wisconsinites want to change Madison’s political landscape
Madison’s political landscape is shifting and its common council is looking much younger.
More and more young Wisconsinites find themselves not only running for, but sitting in Madison Common Council seats. Some said their interests piqued while enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
APIDA Heritage Festival kicks off celebrations of inclusivity, connection
University of Wisconsin students kicked off celebrations for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month at the Heritage Festival Saturday.
GAC approves grants for student organizations
The University of Wisconsin Grant Allocation Committee met Monday to discuss operational, events and travel grants for registered student organizations on campus.
UW-Madison students line up to take advantage of early voting
Hundreds of students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison lined up Friday to cast their ballots early for the spring election. Student organization ‘Badger Vote’ said that turnout has been higher than usual this year and national organization ‘Campus Vote Project’ released its list of voter-friendly campuses and UW-Madison earned its badge.
Badgers for Special Olympics, Best Buddies UW-Madison host “Buddy Olympics”
The Badgers for Special Olympics, along with UW-Madison’s chapter of Best Buddies, hosted their first “Buddy Olympics” event Sunday at the Nicholas Recreation Center as a way to engage in some friendly competition while promoting inclusion in the community.
UW campuses will raise residential tuition for first time in 10 years
In-state undergraduate students in the University of Wisconsin System will see the first tuition hike since Republican state lawmakers instituted a tuition freeze a decade ago.
The UW System Board of Regents on Thursday approved the tuition hike with 16 members voting in favor and one voting against. Regents Héctor Colón and Jennifer Staton were not present. The average increase of 5 percent comes as a GOP bill aims to limit the board’s tuition setting authority once again.
‘I never thought I’d get so pumped up about a judicial race’: Mandela Barnes visits UW-Madison, talks importance of student voice
Mandela Barnes visited campus ahead of the highly contested April 4 Wisconsin Supreme Court election to engage student canvassers and emphasize UW-Madison student voters’ importance.
UW-Madison Letters and Science Dean Eric Wilcots named interim provost
UW-Madison College of Letters and Science Dean Eric Wilcots will become interim provost in April as provost John Karl Scholz departs to become president of the University of Oregon.
“Day of the Badger” raises more than $1.5 million for UW-Madison
In a statement, Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association director of annual giving Betsy Popelka Massnick expressed her gratitude for the support.
People of UW: Evi Radcliffe shares how her trifecta of extracurriculars encourages sincerity, compassion
Evi Radcliffe embodies next-level diligence by participating in three different organizations and working a job, all while maintaining a high level of performance as a student.