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Breaking precedent, UW System presidential search panel has no faculty, academic staff
The head of the UW Board of Regents has broken decades of precedent by appointing a search committee for the next University of Wisconsin System president that does not include any faculty members or academic staff.
Wisconsin School Settles Windsurfer Death Lawsuit for $850K
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has settled a lawsuit by the family of a windsurfer killed in a collision with a university boat.
With so much emphasis on the cost of higher education, UW students are graduating faster than ever
New data from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows students at the state’s flagship campus are getting out faster than ever, in light of mounting national concerns and conversations about the rising cost of college.
In wake of ‘toxic’ lab story, UW-Madison plans to start centrally tracking bullying complaints
UW-Madison plans to start centrally tracking complaints of hostile and intimidating behavior to better identify patterns of bullying, such as the “abusive” conduct graduate students experienced in an engineering professor‘s lab.
Starship Technologies to deploy 30 delivery robots on UW-Madison campus
Robotic delivery company Starship Technologies is deploying 30 robots at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, giving more than 66,000 students, staff and faculty access to autonomous food delivery.
Starship Robots Roll Out to University of Wisconsin-Madison, Can They Survive the Winter?
This type of inclement weather was actually the first thing I thought about when Starship sent me a press release today announcing that its robots are now rolling around the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M), delivering food.
UW-Madison: Average Graduation Time For 2015 Freshman Less Than 4 Years
“This is excellent news for Wisconsin families concerned about the cost of higher education,” said Blank, “We know that students who take longer than four years often accrue additional debt. It is our goal that as many undergraduates as possible complete their program of studies in four years.”
UW-Madison failed to inform federal agency of ‘abusive’ professor’s conduct, unpaid leave
Over 800 new UW-Madison students to receive free tuition through Bucky’s Tuition Promise
Over 800 new University of Wisconsin-Madison students are receiving free tuition through Bucky’s Tuition Promise.
Ray Cross to retire after five years leading UW System, 42 years in higher education
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross is leaving his job after five years overseeing public universities and colleges across the state — stepping away from a career in education spanning more than four decades.
‘Toxic’ lab lasted for years. UW-Madison had little idea until a student died by suicide
By the time UW-Madison realized something was wrong in the Wireless Communication and Sensing Laboratory, it was too late for John Brady.
After 5 years overseeing UW campuses, System President Ray Cross announces retirement
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announced Friday his intention to retire from his position overseeing the state’s public universities and colleges.
Hamel Center celebrates opening, bringing “Wisconsin touch after Wisconsin touch” to music school
After nearly three years of anticipation and extensive construction, students, donors and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison gathered Friday evening to celebrate the Hamel Music Center, a state-of-the-art facility that promises improved performance and recital venues for the Mead Witter School of Music.
Google opens new Madison office, expands to over 100 local employees
Jeff Naughton, Principal Scientist and Google Madison Site Lead, says Google can thank the UW-Madison for the office’s growth. “The connection has created a strong pipeline of talent that has allowed us to create more jobs here,” Naughton says.
UW-Madison Students Of Color Form Coalition To Fight For Equity For Marginalized Students
A group of students of color at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have created the Student Inclusion Coalition with a goal of fighting for “equity, inclusion and cultural humility across campus.”
New Hamel Music Center to open
When the Overture Center for the Arts opened in 2005, Madison obtained a crown jewel of a performance venue that remains the envy of many a larger city. Meanwhile, the students, faculty and guest artists who are part of the Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin–Madison remained trapped in Mills Music Hall, and the other inadequate facilities in the outdated Humanities building.
Wall Street Journal columnist to speak at UW Winter Commencement
A sports columnist from the Wall Street Journal will be the keynote speaker at Winter Commencement at UW-Madison.
Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay to give UW-Madison’s 2019 winter commencement speech
“Chancellor Blank must have meant to ask J.J. Watt again,” Gay said, “but when she typed in the first ’J,’ my name came up in the email address, and she didn’t notice until it was too late.”
Jason Gay to be winter commencement speaker
In a video announcement, Gay said he is “honored and somewhat shocked” to be asked to give the commencement speech this winter.
Wall Street Journal columnist to speak at UW-Madison winter commencement
Wall Street Journal sports columnist Jason Gay will deliver the keynote address at UW-Madison’s winter commencement ceremony, the university announced Wednesday.
‘UW-Madison did not create a home for us’: Students behind inclusion video lead charge for change
MADISON, Wis. – A video made by a group of University of Wisconsin-Madison students has thousands of views as the students behind it push for more inclusion on campus for people of color.
Aaron Bird Bear Named UW’s First-ever Director of Tribal Relations
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has appointed Aaron Bird Bear to be its first-ever director of tribal of relations.
With fewer high school grads to recruit, 21 of 26 UW campuses report enrollment drop
Many University of Wisconsin System campuses are struggling to enroll students amid a downward trend in the number of high school graduates.
In era of school shootings, UW-Madison testing new technology and installing door locks
UW-Madison Police are embracing old and new technology as they prepare to protect more than 44,000 students and 21,000 employees on a sprawling campus in case of an active shooter situation.
ASM hears from chancellor about diversity, sexual assault
“The best news in this [survey data], in my opinion, was that we see a big increase in knowledge about where you do go to report if you or a friend of yours has experienced something where you do need help,” Blank said.
Blank addresses ASM regarding recent sexual assault, sustainability reports
“I am generally concerned about the level of binge drinking on this campus — it’s implicated in sexual assault issues, it’s implicated in crime, it’s implicated in health issues and academic success,” Blank said. “This is what we have to work across the board.”
About 1 in 4 UW-Madison undergraduate women have experienced a sexual assault, new survey finds
About one in four undergraduate female students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have experienced a sexual assault since entering college, a study found.
One-quarter of UW-Madison women report being sexually assaulted
More than a quarter of undergraduate women at UW-Madison who participated in a national survey said they had been sexually assaulted since entering college, according to results released Tuesday by the university.
Chancellor Blank: Reported sexual assault numbers at UW-Madison are ‘distressingly high’
The chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Madison is calling attention to a new national report showing that more than a fourth of female undergraduate students reported being sexually assaulted in 2019.
AAU report finds sexual assault rates of females remain unchanged since 2015
Report found no significant change in UW’s sexual assault rates compared to 2015.
New Campus Climate Survey reports 26 percent of UW-Madison undergraduate women experience sexual assault
One in four undergraduate women at UW-Madison say they have been sexually assaulted since beginning college, according to a new report released Tuesday from the Association of American Universities.
UW-Madison answers demand for data science with new school, major and more faculty
Surging student demand for data science skills and an abundant supply of jobs for people with related expertise have led UW-Madison to create a new school, add an academic program and hire more faculty focused on data science.
A Day In The Life Of The UW Marching Band
WPR producer Tim Peterson and Wisconsin Life caught up with a pair of the band’s veterans and asked them about a few aspects of being part of the ensemble. He talked with Drum Major Justine Spore, a senior from Shorewood, Wisconsin who’s majoring in journalism. Peterson also spoke with Assistant Drum Major and Trombone Player Grant Petik, a junior from Fond du Lac who’s majoring in civil engineering.
New marching director leading UW Band into next era
The UW-Madison community is celebrating Homecoming this week. It’s the first for the new Badger Band director.UW Band Director Dr. Corey PompeyDr. Corey Pompey took over this season, when long-time UW Band director Mike Leckrone retired after leading the band for 50 years.
Foundation gives UW vet school $15m for building project
The project includes remodeling a current building and constructing a new one. The plan The plan calls for the veterinary school to provide $38 million in gifts and the state to contribute $90 million.
Foundation gives UW vet school $15m for building project
A foundation that supports University of Wisconsin-Madison research has given the college’s School of Veterinary Medicine a $15 million gift to jump-start renovations and new construction.
UW earns ‘silver’ sustainability rating through national reporting system
For the past eight months, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has spearheaded efforts to collect data and speak with students, faculty and staff about its sustainability performance. On Monday, the university’s Office of Sustainability announced the fruits of its labor, reporting that it earned a silver rating through the national Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System.
U.S. Supreme Court snubs University of Wisconsin appeal in patent fight with Apple
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a bid by the University of Wisconsin’s patent licensing arm to reinstate its legal victory against Apple Inc (AAPL.O) in a fight over computer processor technology that the school claimed the company used without permission in certain iPhones and iPads.
UW-Madison, Alumni Association announce changes after criticism from all-white student video
UW-Madison announced Friday several actions it is taking in response to a student-created video featuring an almost entirely white student body that failed to include a black student group who participated in filming.
Online classes contribute to increased summer term enrollment at UW-Madison
In 2019, summer classes were a part of more than 30 percent of UW-Madison undergraduates’ course load — up 10 percent from last year, university data said.
Online courses driving rise in UW-Madison summer school enrollment
Three in every 10 UW-Madison undergraduates enrolled in at least one course over the summer, up from about two in every 10 students five years ago, according to university data.
Ray Cross Talks Enrollment, Faculty Numbers, ‘All In Wisconsin’ Tour
This year, the share of Wisconsin residents enrolled as freshmen at UW-Madison declined to its lowest level in at least 25 years. UW-System President Ray Cross helps us make sense of the data. We also look at the system’s drop in statewide faculty and discuss its “All In Wisconsin” effort.
Ebola virus vaccine made at UW-Madison to be tested in Japan
An experimental Ebola virus vaccine made at UW-Madison will be used in a clinical trial expected to start in Japan in December, the researcher behind the vaccine said last week.
Drew Petersen and Rebecca Blank: Statistics show UW-Madison’s strong commitment to in-state students
In response to the story in Wednesday’s State Journal “Wisconsin students make up smallest share of UW-Madison freshman class in at least 25 years,” we want to challenge the focus of the article and reiterate that our commitment to Wisconsin students and families has never been stronger. Moreover, we believe the coverage should have reflected that this class is actually a winner for the university, the state and its economy.
MacArthur Foundation announces genius grant recipients
University of Wisconsin-Madison geochemist and paleoclimatologist Andrea Dutton told The Associated Press that she was stunned when she learned earlier this month that she had been selected.
Academics Dominate 2019 MacArthur Grant Winners
Lynda Barry, associate professor of interdisciplinary creativity, University of Wisconsin at Madison
2 from Bard College among MacArthur Foundation ‘genius grant’ winners
Andrea Dutton, 46, geochemist and paleoclimatologist, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
2019 MacArthur Foundation ‘genius grant’ winners
Lynda Barry, 63: graphic novelist, cartoonist and education, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lynda Barry is a Macarthur “genius”
She is also a talented teacher: we both taught the same Clarion class a few years back and the profound effect she had on our students shone through in their work. In early November, Drawn and Quarterly will publish Making Comics, which anthologizes her teaching exercises and her pedagogical method, honed in her years as an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison art department and at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (it’s a companion volume to her 2014 book Syllabus).
Higher Education’s MacArthur Fellows: The 2019 Class
Lynda Barry is associate professor in the Department of Art at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is a cartoonist and graphic novelist.
2 UW-Madison Professors Among ‘Genius’ Grant Winners
Where some may see obstacles and controversy when it comes to climate change and art education, two University of Wisconsin-Madison professors and 2019 MacArthur Genius Grant winners see opportunity.
MacArthur Foundation announces $625K genius grant recipients
University of Wisconsin-Madison geochemist and paleoclimatologist Andrea Dutton told The Associated Press that she was stunned when she learned earlier this month that she had been selected.
UW class of 2023 upholds promise to Wisconsin residents
UW released statistics about the class of 2023, which enrolled 7,550 freshmen this year. The university committed to enrolling at least 3,600 Wisconsin residents every year in 2015, and this year 3,797 students, or 50.3% of the class came from Wisconsin.
Report: Voting on UW-Madison campus up in 2018
UW-Madison found student voting on campus during last year’s election rose more than 17% compared to four years ago.
Who Are 2019’s MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant Winners? Here’s The Full List Of Fellows
Andrea Dutton, 46, geochemist and paleoclimatologist. “Furthering current understanding of sea level dynamics by reconstructing the extent and rate of sea level rise in the ancient past.”
MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant Winners for 2019: The Full List
The MacArthur fellowships are awarded annually for exceptional “originality, insight and potential.”
Here are 2019?s MacArthur ‘genius grant’ winners, including cartoonist Lynda Barry and Chicago urban designer Emmanuel Pratt
On the art faculty at University of Wisconsin, she teaches students how to conceive and draw comics and does research on the deeper language of imagery and on helping people defeat the voice in their head telling them they can’t draw.
MacArthur genius grants 2019: ‘Now I feel like I’m working with a face’
Andrea Dutton, 46, a geochemist and paleoclimatologist at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
2019 MacArthur Foundation ‘genius grant’ winners
Lynda Barry, 63: graphic novelist, cartoonist and education, University of Wisconsin-Madison.