A 10-year period of remarkable growth in University of Wisconsin volleyball attendance finished with another record. The Badgers averaged nearly 6,000 tickets scanned per home game in the 2022 season, by far the highest number.
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Highly respected Ho-Chunk elder Cevil Garvin to receive honorary degree from UW–Madison
“Mr. Garvin is an esteemed teacher and researcher and a vital knowledge-holder for the Ho-Chunk Nation, the state of Wisconsin, and the global Indigenous community,” UW Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin told UW News. “He richly deserves this honor, which recognizes his extraordinary career and outstanding service to society.”
New student fashion organization hosts first event
‘The Vault’ makes its debut on campus with panel of fashion speakers.
UW–Madison’s 11th annual Latino Youth Summit invites middle schoolers to explore college
Latinx-identifying seventh and eighth graders from throughout southern Wisconsin are invited to participate in the 11th annual Latino Youth Summit on March 27-28 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The annual event assists students in getting ready for the future transition from middle school to high school, college, and beyond.
MENA Heritage Month revival spearheaded by UW student Dana Tabaza
UW students present nine events on campus throughout March, recognizing cultures and heritages of MENA community.
Grant Allocation Committee approves grants for Pre-Medical Society, MANRRS, Men’s Club Volleyball
Event, travel grants will allow student organizations to host seminars, attend conferences.
Wisconsin women’s hockey team makes history winning 7th national title, most of all time
The University of Wisconsin Women’s Hockey team made history — again.
The team won its seventh national title on Sunday in a major upset, beating the Ohio State Buckeyes, the top ranked team of the season and the 2022 defending NCAA champions. The Badgers now lead Minnesota with the most national titles of all time in the Frozen Four.
Fans celebrate ‘still surreal’ NCAA championship with Wisconsin women’s hockey
The bus ride back from Duluth, Minnesota, on Sunday night was a lively one for the newly crowned NCAA champions from the University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team.
Didn’t get tickets for Jane Goodall’s talk at UW-Madison Sunday? Try the livestream
Tickets to see Jane Goodall speak Sunday on the UW-Madison campus were claimed within 90 minutes, but those who want to hear the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees can still do so via livestream.
Tomah Health, UW-Madison look to address rural pharmacist shortage through hands-on program
A new program for UW-Madison pharmacy students looks to help address a rural shortage while giving students a hands-on experience.
In May 2021, UW’s School of Pharmacy began the Advanced Pharmacy Experience rotation. The program rotates students in their fourth year into rural pharmacies to practice under the supervision of a pharmacist preceptor.
Want to celebrate Wisconsin women’s hockey’s national title with them? Here is how
The University of Wisconsin is hosting a rally at 6 p.m. Monday at LaBahn Arena. The doors for the free event will open at 5 p.m.
Wisconsin women’s hockey returns to Madison as national champions
Video of the Badgers arriving early Monday morning after securing their seventh national championship. They received a colorful welcome.
Tears of joy: UW med students discover fate during ‘Match Day’ ceremony
Friday was Match Day for fourth year medical students the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, a major step in their journeys toward becoming doctors.
UW Odyssey Project launches Odyssey Senior
Earlier this month, the UW Odyssey Project launched a brand-new enrichment program called Odyssey Senior to spotlight the incredible and unique stories of Odyssey elders.
The Red Gym: Rich history leads to home for student organizations
UW’s International Student Services, located in Red Gym, supports international students.
Here’s what to know about UW promise programs for low-income students
The UW System is funding the first year of the Wisconsin Tuition Promise program, which launches next fall and provides full tuition coverage for new, in-state freshmen and transfer students whose families earn $62,000 or less. The program is open to students attending any UW campus except UW-Madison, which already offers its own tuition promise program that isn’t funded with taxpayer money.
UW’s strong legacy of service continues with resumed overseas Peace Corps service
‘The Peace Corps is a logical extension of the university’s Wisconsin Idea,’ Returned Peace Corps volunteer says.
Karl Scholz to leave UW, assume presidency at University of Oregon
Search for new provost in progress, finalists to visit UW after spring break.
UW-Madison Provost John Karl Scholz named president of University of Oregon
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to help lead one of America’s leading research universities, with broad strengths across the arts and humanities, social sciences, and physical, biological and mathematical sciences, along with several excellent professional schools,” Scholz said in a statement. “It has a well-deserved reputation for innovation and excellence.”
John Karl Scholz, UW-Madison provost, to lead University of Oregon
Scholz begins the role July 1, succeeding Michael Schill, who left the position to become Northwestern University president. Schill assumed that role after Rebecca Blank, former UW-Madison chancellor, resigned as Northwestern president due to a cancer diagnosis. Blank passed away last month.
130-year-old farm training program getting new life at UW-River Falls
A 130-year-old program created to connect Wisconsin farmers with university research is getting a second chance at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
UW-Madison announced last year that the Farm and Industry Short Course would move from a 16-week, on-campus certificate program to a non-credit format that would use online learning. Officials said the change was due to a significant decline in enrollment, with less than 100 students each year over the last decade. With only 20 students projected to enroll in the program for 2022, officials said it no longer had enough students to run the self-funded program.
Young voters can help Democrats. Will enough of them cast ballots in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
The Gordon Dining Center voting ward on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus usually draws about 50 voters in spring primary elections.
But this February, 515 voters cast their ballots there, according to turnout data from the city of Madison clerk’s office. Other campus-area voting wards reported similarly high voting rates. A dorm along Lake Mendota reported 39% turnout.
Unlocking ‘The Vault’: New student group taps into behind-the-scenes of fashion industry
UW students create organization to host professional learning opportunities, events related to fashion industry.
Q&A: Deputy director of student voter nonprofit organization discusses the importance of student voter turnout
Jason Rivera, Wisconsin deputy director of Rise, discusses his organization and the efforts they are making to promote student voting for the upcoming general election.
ASM hears concerns on abandonment of student shared governance
The University of Wisconsin removed funding for the Shared Governance Project Assistant position, originally granted as a symbol of support for ASM, according to SAC Governing Board Chair Kevin Jacobson.
UW team advances to second phase of wind energy competition
WiscWind helps students prepare for careers in wind, renewable energy sectors.
Multicultural Student Center celebrates Women’s History Month with student art gallery
Artwork in Red Gym depicts values of intersectional women’s history.
Leopold’s Legacy: Inspiring or exclusive?
As we honor one of Madison’s favorite conservation giants this March, let’s use his story to look at equity in the environmental field.
Tracking down the elusive snow days of UW-Madison
With spring approaching in Madison following a snowy and icy winter, some students are wondering just how much snow it takes to cancel class.
The Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center scheduled to open on April 24
The new center replacing the Natatorium will have spaces dedicated to supporting mental health, a pool, ice rink, climbing walls and more.
UW Housing plans renovation of Kronshage, Humphrey, Jorns Residence Halls
“The most accessible of the inaccessible” — disabled student reflects on accessibility in the dorms, campus.
STEM Major Spotlight: Computer Science
Computer science is a lot more than just programming. The major involves the study of logic and proofs, getting into the nitty gritty of software and hardware and understanding what makes algorithms quicker or slower.
UW Women’s History: Celebrate 40 influential women who graduated from UW, their accomplishments
Women’s History Month encourages education about women’s contributions to U.S. history.
Looking forward: How UW will honor Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s legacy
UW Foundation CEO, Public History Project director, Blank Professorship recipient reflect on Chancellor Blank’s legacy at UW.
MSC hosts cooking event for MENA Heritage Month
Variety of cultural programming scheduled throughout month of March.
In-person tickets for Jane Goodall’s UW-Madison visit sold out
Tickets for Goodall’s visit to UW-Madison sold out in less than 90 minutes during the student presale Monday, organizers said. Goodall is scheduled to speak at Shannon Hall at Memorial Union on March 26.
UW Chabad, Hillel host events to celebrate Purim
‘It is a happy holiday, but it also has some deep issues that are relevant today,’ Hillel Rabbi says.
Grant Allocation Committee discusses event funding, travel grants for campus RSOs
GAC approves funding for Malaysian Student Association, Hmong American Student Association.
Hundreds gather to honor former UW Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank at memorial service
direct approach to leadership and her dedication to serving others.”She’s an incredible leader,” said current UW Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin. “She’s a role model to an awful lot of people and certainly I am one of them. It’s an honor to succeed her, sometimes a daunting honor, but I feel really lucky that I got to cross paths with her.”
Memorial service remembers former UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank
“She was a tremendous public servant,” Mark Doms, the chief economist for the Congressional Budget Office, said.
UW welcomes two new professors in department of communication, speech disorders
Assistant professors Rebecca Alper, Carlos Benítez-Barrera research early interventions for communication disorders.
Bucky’s Pell Pathway program to cover full financial need for in-state students
New program to be implemented in addition to Bucky’s Tuition Promise.
Four elements of quality campus-based eating disorder treatment
University of Wisconsin at Madison: Students with concerns about eating and related issues complete an eating disorder assessment. The three-session assessment explores mental health and social history. Diagnosis and treatment plans are discussed, as is a treatment plan. Care is delivered by a team of group and individual counselors, psychiatrists, and medical and nutrition providers. Students are seen weekly or biweekly.
‘One of the greatest Badgers’: Memorial honors former UW chancellor
The announcement for the memorial service of Rebecca Blank came with a specific request from her family: Wear red, in honor of the former University of Wisconsin-Madison chancellor who died Feb. 17 of pancreatic cancer.
Memorial service for former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank honors her life’s work
University and government officials and community members celebrated former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s life Saturday in just the way she planned — a sea of Wisconsin Red, German chocolate cake and plenty of Diet Coke.
Fourth annual La Follette Forum focuses on theme ‘All Policy is Implementation’
Keynote speakers and panelists from across different aspects of the policy process met at the Monona Terrace to discuss different issues and solutions relating to policy, its formation and its implementation.
Chancellor Blank’s life celebrated, remembered by hundreds
Madison community members gathered this weekend at the First Congregational United Church to commemorate the legacy of Rebecca Blank.
“This Is Our Referendum on Abortion”: Wisconsin’s Critical Race
“This is our referendum on abortion,” says Margaret Keuler, a University of Wisconsin–Madison junior who is the chair of College Democrats of Wisconsin. “Others states, like Michigan, have had actual referendums. This Supreme Court race is our referendum.”
Women of color celebrated at 15th Outstanding Women of Color Awards reception
The annual event, hosted by the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement, included a welcome speech from Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer LaVar J. Charleston and 2022 UW Outstanding Women of Color Honoree Cat N. Burkat, opening remarks from UW Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, award announcements and closing remarks.
SSFC meets to discuss to GSSF application process changes
The GSSF is a funding source for the annual operating budgets of qualifying student organizations. The budgets cover student hourly wages and operational and programming costs. Currently, the GSSF funds 15 student organizations.
UW-Madison opens integrative health center
UW-Madison has opened the Osher Center for Integrative Health, joining 10 other universities in the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health, which focuses on complementary therapies such as acupuncture and yoga as well as medications and other standard treatments.
The UW center, housed in the Department of Family Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, is funded through a $5.5 million endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation received in 2021.
Wisconsin Energy Institute hosts ‘Black Leaders in Clean Energy and Climate’ panel
The talk highlighted the stories of Black leaders in clean energy throughout the Midwest to encourage more representation of Black voices in the clean energy transition, according to research and education coordinator Scott Williams.
AI in academia: UW-Madison professors weigh in on student usage of ChatGPT
UW-Madison Professors shared how despite the AI bot’s impressive products and abilities to make students’ lives easier, it cannot fill the necessity to develop skills on their own and assign meaning to their work.
UW-Madison responds to staff climate survey’s positive, concerning results
Some staff reported experiencing or witnessing hostile or intimidating behavior on campus, as well as sexual harassment in the last three years.
39th annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week emphasizes strength through experience, knowledge
College students are in a unique stage of life, navigating new independence and learning to eat in dining halls or grocery shop and cook for themselves, balancing studies, sleep and socializing, University Health Services (UHS) Registered Dietician Sarah Van Riet said in an email statement to The Badger Herald. “On the UW-Madison campus at UHS, the number of students seeking care for disordered eating has risen in recent years,” Van Riet said.
Angelica Ross speaks at Memorial Union, discusses self-empowerment
Ross is native Wisconsinite, first transgender woman to play Broadway lead, entrepreneur, advocate.
Residents in Residence: Shortage of space in UW residence halls leaves students concerned about housing crisis
Rising student population leads to cramped dorm rooms, high demand for food, more disease transmission.
Starship food delivery robots persevere through winter
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of 20 schools across the country with food-delivering robots rolling around its campus.
Primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall to speak at UW–Madison
“An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall: Inspiring Hope Through Action” will consist of a 90-minute speech followed by a Q&A at Memorial Union in late March.
Grant Allocation Committee approves funding for affinity, music, athletic groups
During their meeting at the Student Activity Center, the GAC also discussed travel grant funding for the spring Model UN conference and nationals for the swim and gymnastics clubs.