Two campaign finance experts led a forum hosted by the Federalist Society in the University of Wisconsin Law School Wednesday night on the Citizens United case and its potential implications for political campaigns. In the 2010 Citizens United decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the First… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin community gathered Wednesday evening to gain insight on a UW professor’s research into the impact social classes have on children during their youngest years. Professor Thomas Boyce, co-director of Child and Family Research Institute’s Experience-Based Brain and Biological Development Program, presented his research on… Read more »

University of Wisconsin College of Engineering Dean Paul Peercy will leave a 13-year tenure at UW behind when he retires in the coming months, he announced Wednesday. As dean, Peercy developed various education programs, tutoring opportunities and study centers. Peercy, who has served as the dean since 1999, considers it… Read more »

Officers from the University of Wisconsin Police Department arrested three UW students Wednesday in connection with a second degree sexual assault that took place on campus last semester. According to a UWPD statement, police arrested students Brian K. Allen, 18, of Menomonee Falls; Prentice A. Williams, 18, of Milwaukee; and… Read more »

A board of the student government addressed the rhetoric and solutions surrounding bus pass negotiations, including the notion that faculty are subsidizing the on-campus busing system, in a meeting last night. The Associated Students of Madison’s Student Transportation Board focused on issues surrounding its negotiations with University of Wisconsin Transportation… Read more »

University of Wisconsin researchers have discovered a link between large amounts of caloric intake and early onset of puberty in girls. Yesterday, the National Primate Research Center at UW released results from its recent study that found this link through its research on primates.  Researcher Joe Kurian said after careful… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin was again ranked as one of the best values for a public university by the Princeton Review, ranking fifth on its list for 2012. UW ranked fifth on the organization’s list released yesterday. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Paul DeLuca said he is pleased… Read more »

A student organization on the University of Wisconsin campus will host a series of events in February to raise awareness about the dangers of stalking through social media and other means on college campuses. Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment aims to educate students about the basic signs of stalking and the… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin student government debated newly proposed budget options for the UW System in a meeting Monday night. The new budget options, called Money is Green, outline the flexibilities universities have in the budget, allowing them to potentially use money more efficiently, Student Services Finance Committee… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Police Department is investigating a second allegation against former Associate Athletic Director John Chadima involving an adult male. In a statement released Monday, Interim Chancellor David Ward said UWPD has been investigating new allegations since Jan. 30, but did not specify the nature of the allegations… Read more »

University of Wisconsin students may be required to take on more of the cost of the campus bus system in the coming years under a proposal from the university. The Student Transportation Board of the Associated Students of Madison has started to negotiate with UW Transportation Services about how much… Read more »

University of Wisconsin Interim Chancellor David Ward gave support on Monday to a recent decision by the Legislature slated to move tuition policy power form the Wisconsin Legislature to the UW Board of Regents.Ward said the regents are better suited to ensure student needs are addressed. He added the Legislature… Read more »

A Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism report revealed the University of Wisconsin System has not met several goals for mental health services. The center found just eight UW System campuses met recommendations of a 2008 UW System report that called for one mental health provider for every 2,000 students. Only… Read more »

A new program launched Friday aims to foster statewide relationships and promote the Wisconsin Idea by allowing scholars to address issues pertinent to Wisconsin. Created as part of the 2011-12 “Year of the Wisconsin Idea,” the Wisconsin Idea Scholars Program involves 31 scholars chosen from around the state in discussions… Read more »

A scientist who has pioneered research on social behavior in primates led a University of Wisconsin forum on the ethics of animal research Friday night at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Frans de Waal, an Emory University psychology professor, researcher at Yerkes National Primate Research Center and a former researcher… Read more »

A Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department investigation into into apparent racially-motivated hate crimes at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has determined one incident was a student hoax. On Wednesday, a UW-Parkside student reported she found a noose in her university residence hall to housing personnel, who notified police. Early Thursday morning, the… Read more »

Amid controversy and student protests, University of Wisconsin Interim Chancellor David Ward announced Friday he will conduct a thorough investigation into allegations of labor rights violations brought against Adidas. In a letter distributed at a meeting held by the Labor Licensing Policy Committee to voice concern over the inability of… Read more »

In light of impending budget cuts to the University of Wisconsin System, Interim Chancellor David Ward spoke about the future of the University of Wisconsin in a public forum Wednesday evening. Ward spoke along with a panel made up of Sara Goldrick-Rab, a UW educational policy studies and sociology associate… Read more »

The Wisconsin Union Council met to approve a budget of nearly $43 million last night, which would draw on about $9 million in student segregated fees, a measure members said was a necessity due to a budget deficit. “Unfortunately, in late September we got an email asking us to put… Read more »

Even in the midst of harsh economic times, the University of Wisconsin Foundation’s endowment grew 20.7 percent during the year, a certain percentage of which will be given to departments across campus. An annual survey conducted by the National Association of College and University Business Officers found the foundation’s endowment… Read more »

In an ongoing conflict over labor violations by a company subcontracted by Adidas, the sports giant released a response Thursday denying liability for $3.4 million in severance pay owed to more than 2,800 workers. The apparel company — which is contracted to provide University of Wisconsin apparel and equipment for… Read more »

Due largely to feedback from students, the University of Wisconsin is changing the way it administers placement tests in order to give students more time to focus on the advising process and registering for classes. New students will now be required to take placement tests before the Student Orientation, Advising… Read more »

A new bill proposed in the Assembly would allow establishments to bring a civil lawsuit against underage drinkers in bars regardless of whether police issued a criminal citation, potentially relying on video footage or a seized ID card as evidence in court. The liquor license holder would have to prove… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin recently announced plans to renovate housing for graduate students, all of whom will have to move out before the project begins in 2014. UW Housing Director Paul Evans said 144 apartments are scheduled to begin construction in July 2014. The UW-owned apartments, called University Houses, are… Read more »

Paul Rice is the CEO of Fair Trade USA, a non-profit organization that aims to provide farmers fair prices, workers safe conditions and communities sustainable resources in developing nations. The Badger Herald sat down with Rice to discuss Fair Trade, entrepreneurship and student activism. The Badger Herald: How has Fair… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin student government voted in Rep. Andrew Bulovsky as new vice chair during Wednesday night’s Student Council meeting. Bulovsky was elected with 13 votes. Opposing candidate Rep. Libby Wick-Bander received the remaining 12 votes. Prior to the vote, candidates addressed issues such as promoting awareness… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin professor broke down the complex relationship between environmental issues and mass media in a lecture Wednesday night at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.  English professor Rob Nixon lectured on how different environmental issues are represented in the press and politics today. His lecture was based on… Read more »

A group of University of Wisconsin law students is preparing to travel across the United States as part of a nationwide effort to provide legal assistance to non-profit groups. Since 2005, UW law students have joined with the national Student Hurricane Network to work with non-profit groups from New Orleans… Read more »

After receiving $5.8 million in funding from the National Institute of Health alone this past year, the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Surgery was recently ranked 12th among all academic surgery departments in the country for research dollars coming into the school from NIH. Based largely on the amount of… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin group working to develop a campus-wide plan to react to possible disasters held an open house on Tuesday aimed at gathering students’ ideas and feedback on the plan.Members of the committee are working to get their mitigation plan approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency after… Read more »

In less than two years, students can expect a newly renovated Camp Randall stadium, which will include a three-story addition to create facilities for student athletes to train and study. The University of Wisconsin project to build a new “Athletic Village” to upgrade existing athletic facilities entered the first of… Read more »

First lady Michelle Obama joined University of Wisconsin students in a conference call yesterday evening in an effort to encourage increased participation and voter turnout in the upcoming presidential campaign. Wisconsin State Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, also joined the progressive students at the event to listen to Obama, give tips… Read more »

A student government committee examined several potential measures Monday night to protect student tenants following recent updates to the proposed Madison Nuisance Party Ordinance. Rachel Lepak, vice chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee, said the major change in the ordinance is the increase in the number of party elements that… Read more »

A postdoctoral student sustained minor lacerations to the fingers and neck after an explosion and a small fire in the University of Wisconsin Chemistry Building Monday morning. The student, who is also a chemistry department employee, was working on a distillation when an air-sensitive compound ignited. The ignition caused glass… Read more »

With more than 320,000 hits on YouTube since being uploaded last Thursday, a University of Wisconsin student’s music video protesting anti-gay bullying has gone viral with the help of an international celebrity. Last Friday, Lady Gaga posted to her Facebook a music video produced and edited by UW senior Colton… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin freshman has announced that he will bike from Wisconsin to Florida this summer to raise funds for sports equipment for underprivileged youth in third-world countries.Matt Stolz will bike from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to West Palm Beach, Fla., to raise money for the National Alliance for Youth… Read more »

The allegations of assault leading to John Chadima’s resignation from the University of Wisconsin’s athletic department earlier this month are prompting a re-evaluation of current alcohol policies on campus. Vice Chancellor for University Relations Vince Sweeney said UW officials are “turning to the next phase” in resolving the incident with… Read more »

Members of student government addressed the proposed Associated Students of Madison Internal Budget last night, ultimately cutting all proposed money for the United States Student Association. The Student Services Finance Committee came to the decision after debating whether the University of Wisconsin should become members of the USSA or stay… Read more »

As students return to school and head to their routine destinations on campus, they will find one of the campus’s most beloved locations has undergone some changes. Memorial Union’s iconic Der Rathskeller reopened this Monday after completing renovations and menu changes over winter break. A student walking into the restaurant… Read more »

The second phase of a University of Wisconsin effort to overhaul the university’s human resources system will kick off next week after legislation included in the Wisconsin budget last year gave UW the authority to create its own HR system outside of the state government. Bob Lavigna, UW’s Director of… Read more »

After the University of Wisconsin launched a complimentary student voter ID card program at the beginning of this week, officials said students are slowly trickling in to pick up their soon-to-be required identifications.  Following the adoption of state-wide legislation requiring a valid state-issued ID card to vote in Wisconsin, UW… Read more »

The first of 10 information sessions to create a new student government constitution, organized by a group of students, drew a sparse crowd Wednesday night. In last night’s town hall meeting, which was open to anyone interested in discussing the proposed restructuring of the student government, the Associated Students of… Read more »

The Peace Corps recently announced the University of Wisconsin produced the third highest number of alumni currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers for the year among large universities, adding to a historically high number of volunteers since the government first launched the program more than 50 years ago. UW had… Read more »

The Associated Students of Madison’s Coordinating Council approved a motion Wednesday to oppose a nuisance party ordinance currently making its way through the city’s legislative process. Over the last several months, some student leaders have said they fear the proposal is too ambiguous and lacks appropriate oversight from landlords. Much… Read more »

A satellite has been renamed in honor of former University of Wisconsin meteorology professor and co-founder of the Madison-based Space Science and Engineering Center, Verner Suomi. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched the newly-named Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) into orbit Oct. 28, 2011. Present on the satellite… Read more »

University of Wisconsin officials released a report Tuesday night detailing an incident in which John Chadima, former senior associate athletic director, allegedly sexually assaulted a male Athletic Department student employee during the football team’s trip to the Rose Bowl. The 30 page report, completed by a four-person independent review panel… Read more »

While students were away during winter break, the first phase of the Memorial Union Reinvestment Project continued to make progress as the Board of Regents and State Building Commission unanimously approved the project. The Memorial Union Reinvestment Project consists of two separate phases in order to keep the union open… Read more »

Five University of Wisconsin classes have gone digital, and are joining forces with other large universities around the country in an eText pilot program this semester. According to the UW website, the eText pilot is an attempt to influence the use of electronic textbooks on campus. The trial period to… Read more »

After a student grassroots coalition unveiled plans to reconstruct the student government’s constitution this week, members of the University of Wisconsin community have provided a mixed reaction to the announcement, beginning a dialogue that will likely continue throughout the semester. During the group’s Monday kickoff, some of the 13 members… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin scientist has suspended his research on the avian flu virus following concerns that it may pose a bioterrorism or pandemic threat if the strain were released or fell into the wrong hands. UW professor Yoshihiro Kawaoka and other influenza researchers said they would suspend their research… Read more »

Despite having recently moved to a new location in a more populated and accessible area on campus, the McBurney Disability Center and its staffers behind the scenes are still mysteries to a sizeable population at the University of Wisconsin. The center, which services about 900 UW students facing various disabilities… Read more »

The latest development in the investigation of an Adidas subcontracted factory brings a report that could potentially lead to the University of Wisconsin cutting ties with the sportswear giant. On Jan. 19, the Worker Rights Consortium, an organization that monitors and investigates working conditions and labor rights violations in collegiate… Read more »

Although few specifics have been released about the circumstances surrounding the resignation of a top University of Wisconsin Athletics official, an investigation into allegations of misconduct is underway. Senior Associate Athletic Director John Chadima resigned in early January after allegations of misconduct surfaced. Chadima was placed on administrative leave Jan.… Read more »

Under an agreement signed earlier this month, Madison Area Technical College students can now enroll in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the University of Wisconsin while still pursuing their studies at their base college. Capt. Jesse Somann, unit admissions officer for Air Force ROTC Detachment 925… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin initiative aimed at examining administrative efficiency and effectiveness is entering its second phase, establishing university-run groups to analyze potential areas to save costs before changes are implemented. Under the Administrative Excellence project, the Huron Consulting Group has been analyzing data in a number of areas across… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin System is facing an additional $65.7 million in budget cuts throughout the next two years, bringing the total reduction in the budget to more than double the largest cut in the System’s history. The Wisconsin Department of Administration called for cutting $174.3 million across the state… Read more »

The 2010–11 fiscal year marked a period of record-breaking sales of trademarked University of Wisconsin merchandise, bringing with it an increase in financial aid to students. The profits marked the highest total in the history of the Wisconsin licensing program, as UW inherited $3,326,879 in gross royalties of licensed merchandise.… Read more »

In tough economic times, the University of Wisconsin has again been chosen as a “best value” among public universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, which ranked UW higher than any other Big Ten university. The magazine ranked UW at 13th in the nation this year, a step up from 14th… Read more »

The report of a suspicious package located between buildings on the University of Wisconsin campus brought the response of a hazardous material team and police forces to the scene and forced the closure of block around North Orchard Street and Capitol Court on Tuesday. UW Police Department Sgt. Aaron Chapin… Read more »

A female University of Wisconsin student was attacked while walking home from a late night of studying early this morning. The 19-year-old student was allegedly knocked down and punched several times near the corner of North Carroll Street and Langdon Street, according to a Madison Police Department report. The attack… Read more »

POSSIBLE SEXUAL ASSAULT WITTE RESIDENCE HALL According to the University of Wisconsin Police Department incident log, police were called to Witte Residence Hall for sexual assault offenses on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 12:28 p.m. The department is not currently releasing any information about the case, UWPD Sgt. Aaron Chapin… Read more »

Three University of Wisconsin researchers have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world’s largest scientific associations. Richard Amasino, Robert Mathieu and John Denu received the honor. Amasino, a UW biochemistry professor, said he is studying the regulation of plant development and… Read more »

Children undergoing chemotherapy at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison have a new reason to smile, thanks to the arrival of some cuddly yellow friends. New stuffed animal ducks, called “Chemo Ducks,” are part of Gabe’s Chemo Duck Program, a program developed by the Gabe’s My Heart non-profit organization. Gabe’s… Read more »

Members of the entertainment industry gave audience members a glimpse into how important it is to build and foster personal relationships to advance within the music industry Tuesday night on the University of Wisconsin campus. The Black Student Union sponsored the event, titled “Minds Behind the Business,” at the Microbial… Read more »

All University of Wisconsin System schools will issue IDs before next year’s spring elections after Wisconsin’s Government Accountability Board approved voter identification cards designed for UW Colleges Monday. The board approved both the design and documentation process for the colleges, according to a UW Colleges statement. The documentation, which will… Read more »

Proposed changes to the Federal Pell Grant Program in the 2012 federal budget could impact college students across the nation, including those at the University of Wisconsin. Using parts of bills proposed by the U.S. House and Senate, the bill for the 2012 Department of Education budget would reportedly eliminate… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin community delved into the meaning of gender Monday night as the Campus Women’s Center took on the meanings of masculinity, femininity and the associations held with “gender” during a group workshop. The discussion was led by UW senior and CWC intern Katie Cierzan and… Read more »

Christmas carols with a labor-oriented twist could be heard atop Bascom Hill Monday as members of a student organization rallied to demand action over the university’s relationship with Adidas. Members of the Student Labor Action Coalition gathered at Bascom around noon before making their way to Interim Chancellor David Ward’s… Read more »

Years ago, armed with super soakers loaded with cheap perfume, members of the Ten Fat Tigers commandeered the University of Wisconsin student government — holding them hostage until campus police arrived. Taking the student government hostage was only one of the outrageous pranks staged by the group to subvert normal… Read more »

The search for a new dean of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Human Ecology is in full swing following last week’s announcement of a 13-person search and screen committee. The committee is currently in the stage of recruiting exceptional applicants, according to chair David Riley, who is also a… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin committee brought students and campus organizations together Saturday night for a “Harry Potter” inspired Yule Ball hosted in a festively decorated Union South hall. The second-annual Yule Ball was hosted as a charity event for several Madison-based charities with a focus on improving literacy by asking… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin’s IceCube Research Center will be hosting celebrations in honor of the 100th anniversary of the first-ever trek to the South Pole this upcoming Tuesday. Roald Amundsen’s historical trip made IceCube’s and other Antarctic research possible, according to researchers involved with UW’s neutrino research in the South… Read more »

Students, professors and researchers at the University of Wisconsin will soon be able to reap the benefits of a newly renovated Biochemistry complex on campus, set to open to its doors in the coming weeks. The $112 million renovations, a part of the Biochemistry Phase II project, were a response… Read more »

A UW researcher was honored at the White House Friday for her work to provide more opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Angela Byars-Winston, a researcher in the Department of Medicine and Public Health, was among 12 individuals recognized as Champions… Read more »

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For the first time in the University of Wisconsin’s history, the institution awarded more than 10,000 degrees in an academic year. Between the 2010 summer session and spring 2011 semester, UW awarded 6,579 bachelor’s, 2,105 master’s and 1,415 doctorate degrees, totaling 10,099, according to a UW statement. “[UW alumni] go… Read more »

This story is the second of a two-part series investigating sexual assault on the University of Wisconsin campus. Experts say the University of Wisconsin culture must shift to combat the prevalence of sexual assault on campus and in the surroundings areas. Student organizers and members of the UW staff say… Read more »

Two University of Wisconsin student organizations centered around religious concepts tackled controversial topics during a debate sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Society and Politics Committee last night. Badger Catholic and the Atheists, Humanists and Agnostics participated in the event, which drew more than 150 people. Four members represented each organization.… Read more »

Upon recommendation by the University of Wisconsin administration, an environmental study group hosted a public meeting Wednesday night to explore the possible green impacts the renovations planned for the Memorial Union could have on the surrounding area. Led by Ben Peotter from Cornerstone Environmental Group, the meeting looked into the… Read more »

This story is the first in a two-part series on sexual assault on the University of Wisconsin Campus. Well before taking their first steps onto a college campus, the majority of women have at some point heard the statistic that one in every four females will be the victim of… Read more »

Two University of Wisconsin graduate students peruse the gingerbread houses on display at the Overture Center this Tuesday. Different bakeries in Madison showed off their edible buildings. … Read more »

Friends and family of University of Wisconsin senior Zach Zenk, who died last week in his Madison home, honored his memory during a memorial service in La Crosse Tuesday. Zenk is survived by his parents and two sisters. He graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse in 2007, where… Read more »

Union Council approved final design recommendations Tuesday for a Memorial Union expansion project that encompasses changes to the basement and first floor, as well as the controversial student and theater lounge. Non-voting Design Committee member Wendy von Below presented the plans during last night’s meeting, highlighting the changes made to… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Madhatters a capella group will entertain President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle tonight at the White House holiday party in Washington, D.C. The group is known for its spontaneous bursts of song around campus— they’ve performed in UW dining halls and residence halls alongside the… Read more »

A Sellery Hall house fellow and hall officials called University of Wisconsin Police last weekend when a house fellow’s room was entered, vandalized and toilet papered by an unknown person. UWPD Lieutenant Mark Silbernagel said the damage was “maliciously” done while the house fellow was out of the building with… Read more »

As Badger fans scramble to get tickets and hotel rooms near Pasadena, Calif., for one of the most-anticipated Wisconsin football events of the year, state officials are warning fans to avoid Rose Bowl travel package scams.  The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection said in a statement Tuesday… Read more »

A day after the Badgers secured the Big Ten Championship, University of Wisconsin students took to the Athletic Department website, where tickets for the Rose Bowl quickly sold out. Justin Doherty, spokesperson for the Athletic Department, said student tickets for the Jan. 2 game quickly sold out after they went… Read more »

Two University of Wisconsin alumni returned to satirical newspaper The Onion’s hometown last night as part of the Wisconsin Union’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Joe Garden and Carol Kolb gave audience members an inside view of the fake news source to a background of laughter during the evening’s programming. The lecture… Read more »

The founder of a national veterans’ service organization and former University of Wisconsin football player Jake Wood will provide a commencement address on the Wisconsin Idea as Badgers prepare to receive their diplomas later this month. The 2011 senior class officers selected Wood, a UW alum and co-founder of Team… Read more »

Chants could be heard rising from Library Mall Friday afternoon as a group of University of Wisconsin students, faculty and community members gathered for the Madison Solidarity Rally in support of protests at the University of California-Davis. Sparked by recent events in which a UC-Davis police officer pepper sprayed student… Read more »

Five University of Wisconsin students were chosen to be part of the UW Slam Team to defend the university during the 2012 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational as part of Friday night’s Just Bust performance. These five students were UW sophomores Nakila Robinson and Myriha Burton, and UW freshmen Eli… Read more »

In light of new voting laws in Wisconsin, the Student Voter Coalition has taken on the task of registering students to vote, holding its first official kickoff meeting Thursday. Co-founded by Associated Students of Madison Rep. Sam Polstein, Rep. Colin Higgins and Legislative Affairs Committee Chair Hannah Somers, the organization… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps was honored with the Right of Line award for best small detachment, officially marking it as one of the best in the nation. The Right of Line award distinguishes outstanding performances based on university and community involvement, military preparedness and… Read more »

For many University of Wisconsin students, the holiday spirit has translated into efforts to team up with local food pantries and combat the growing problem of hunger in the Madison area. In conjunction with the NBC-15 Share Your Holidays Food Drive, the UW Visitor & Information Programs teamed up with… Read more »

In celebration of the building’s first anniversary, multiple celebrations, including a variety of tours, are slated to take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Discovery Building. The WID, or the Discovery Building, comprises three different enterprises, according to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Director of Programming Laura Heisler.… Read more »

Multiple University of Wisconsin student organizations are promoting HIV and AIDS awareness today through a series of events commemorating the 23rd annual World Aids Day. According to the day’s website, World Aids Day is the first global health day and started in 1988 as a way for people around the… Read more »

A series of campus groups joined forces Tuesday to sponsor a campus-wide workshop aimed at promoting awareness for the upcoming World AIDS Day this Thursday. Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment and Sex Out Loud hosted the Feminization of HIV/AIDS workshop, which was led by PAVE Peer Facilitators Samantha Johnson and Jayne… Read more »

The era of the card catalog is coming to a close at the University of Wisconsin. The 6,700 drawers used for decades to house Memorial Library’s public card catalog will be removed in the coming months in order to allow space for additional projects, a UW statement announced Tuesday. The… Read more »

As part of a nationwide effort to improve health care services in Latin America, members of a new University of Wisconsin Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere chapter will travel to Quito, Ecuador, to work with local doctors and nurses in medical mobile clinics. MEDLIFE is an organization that hosts… Read more »

Two University of Wisconsin students teamed up to create the nonprofit Madison Fund in an effort to combat the effects that recent years of economic uncertainty have had on small businesses in the community. Co-founders and co-executive directors Alexander Rosenthal and Andrew Tapper teamed up in the fall of 2010… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin student-run health program for community outreach and student education recently received an accolade for its volunteer effects with a prestigious award from the White House. MEDiC, a student-run clinic founded in 1991 at Grace Episcopal Church, received the President’s Volunteer Service Award just one year after the… Read more »

A planned mass deputation organized by members of Student Council on Monday night coincided with the announcement that the University of Wisconsin will be issuing voter IDs to students requiring them. The deputation was organized by Associated Students of Madison first year representative Colin Higgins and involved 13 students. These… Read more »

Representatives from the Wisconsin China Initiative and other University of Wisconsin departments are traveling to China to meet with education, government and business leaders in an effort to explore options for establishing a UW facility in Shanghai for students and faculty. According to Wisconsin China Initiative Chair John Ohnesorge, the… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin senior will be packing her bags along with 31 students from around the U.S. to continue her studies at Oxford this October after being awarded a Rhodes Scholarship announced Saturday. Alexis Brown, a senior majoring in English and history from Algonquin, Ill., was named a 2012… Read more »

A key figure in University of Wisconsin facilities management and major building projects on campus with more than 20 years of experience announced he will be departing UW in January after accepting a prestigious post at John Hopkins University in Baltimore. Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Alan Fish will assume the… Read more »

Medical School hopefuls at the University of Wisconsin may face additional curriculum challenges following the recent announcement that changes to the Medical College Admissions Test will be fully implemented in 2015. The announcement came this past week by the Association of American Medical Colleges, according to a Kaplan Test Prep… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Law School is unveiling a new initiative to offer law students experience in the field of business law, as well as the opportunity to foster more robust connections with lawyers already working in the field.The Business Law Initiative brings business law work already being pursued by… Read more »

Thursday brought the annual Madison Student Housing Fair to Union South, with the aim of educating students on the broad range of opportunities available for housing and the effects of new legislation reducing landlord responsibilities in the state. The Apartment Association, the Associated Students of Madison and Student Tenant Education… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin’s Lebanese Student Association will host their fifth annual commemoration of Lebanon’s upcoming Independence Day Sunday in conjunction with local restaurant owners. According to Lebanese Student Association President Houssam Nassif, the event will consist of a potluck lunch celebration available to UW Lebanese students and the Madison… Read more »

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Though University of Wisconsin Housing has a system in place for reporting discriminatory and hateful incidents, one campus leader in the LGBT community says many incidents in the campus community still go unreported. Homophobic graffiti found in Sellery Hall earlier this week currently being investigated by several departments on campus… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin will attempt to streamline the Human Resources department on campus — a move that not only uses recently granted flexibilities, but also may cut unnecessary spending.  As part of the flexibility granted to the university through the 2011-13 state budget, the project aims to restructure the… Read more »

A leader of a national group that fights for students’ rights argued a positive relationship exists between free speech on campus and a more educated society during a lecture at the University of Wisconsin Law School Tuesday night.  In his lecture titled “How Censorship is Ruining America,” Greg Lukianoff, president… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin ranked high nationally for participation in study abroad programs, but rankings were higher for sending students to different global locations than attracting international students to the Madison campus. According to the 2011 Open Doors Report, 270,604 students from the U.S. studied abroad during the 2009-10 academic… Read more »

As part of a nationwide movement this week to raise awareness of transgender issues, the University of Wisconsin’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transexual Campus Center is kicking off a number of events throughout the week to support the transgender community and educate the city and campus on transgender issues. Simon… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin lost one of its most storied researchers when professor Har Gobind Khorana, former director at the UW Department of Biochemistry and the winner of the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine, died last Wednesday at the age of 89. “He created an all-new field,” Aseem Ansari,… Read more »

A research center within the University of Wisconsin’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, which aims to engage students in research, named its new director Friday as the outcome of a nearly three-month long search process. Michael Bell, a UW community and environmental sociology professor, was named to the director… Read more »

Several student organizations gathered Thursday night to debate cultural appropriation — the assumption of elements of one culture by a different cultural group — and how appropriation affects diversity in America. Members from the American Asian Student Union, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán and Wunk Sheek illustrated several examples of… Read more »

A 5K race in Minneapolis will help build a scholarship founded in honor of an athletic and beloved University of Wisconsin senior whose tragic death shook the University of Wisconsin campus over a year and a half ago. On Feb. 2, 2010, UW senior Neha Suri died from bacterial meningitis.… Read more »

University of Wisconsin basketball icon Bo Ryan found victory off the court this week, as officials announced his salary will be raised to more than $2 million. Chancellor David Ward and UW Foundation President Michael Knetter recently signed off on an agreement to raise UW basketball head coach Ryan’s compensation… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Center for the First-Year Experience is working on implementing widespread changes to the first-year orientation process to ensure students have a successful start to college. As of next year, first-year students will be faced with revamped orientation programs at Student Orientation, Advising and Registration throughout the… Read more »

Amid controversy surrounding the slated restoration of the Memorial Union, a university official outlined the history of the campus landmark and expressed the need for the renovation Monday. The renovation, which has drawn somewhat strong student opposition in recent weeks, includes an addition to the Union Theater and the plan… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Faculty Senate voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a resolution that calls on Gov. Scott Walker and the state Legislature to reduce budget cuts totaling $94 million for UW throughout the next two years. The resolution said the cuts “have had detrimental effects on access to… Read more »

A two-time NBA All-Star and celebrated former University of Wisconsin basketball player announced a scholarship Friday that will be awarded annually to an African-American student-athlete at UW. “I wanted to give back to the university that was so instrumental to me as a basketball player and as a man,” Michael… Read more »

The memory of a University of Wisconsin alumna and World War II heroine was honored during a documentary previewed on campus Thursday night. Members of the public were invited to the Hillel Center Thursday to attend Wisconsin Public Television’s screening of “Wisconsin’s Nazi Resistance: The Mildred Fish-Harnack Story.” The documentary… Read more »

A website created by three University of Wisconsin students was launched last month as a resource for artists, libraries and the general population. The endeavor, Library as Incubator Project, serves as a research tool not only for users but also for the founders who created the site. School of Library… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin community welcomed a nationwide recognized education reform expert to its campus Wednesday as he delivered a message of hope and a plan of “common sense” regarding the impact strong schooling in poverty stricken areas can have. Chief Executive Officer of Manchester Bidwell Corporation Bill Strickland, who… Read more »

Following a recent student vote against a proposed redesign project of the student theater lounge addition to the Memorial Union, members of the Memorial Union Reinvestment Design Committee considered their next steps in moving the project forward at a meeting Tuesday night. The Associated Students of Madison referendum asked students… Read more »

As Halloween festivals came to a close and a warm fall day rolled in the beginning of a new month, Nov. 1 marked the start of National Native American Heritage Month, which will be celebrated on campus through a mix of cultural events still in the scheduling phases. According to… Read more »

Following the electrocution of a University of Wisconsin employee this past July, officials are planning out detailed changes to be implemented across the campus to protect students and employees. After reviewing the university’s current practices, the UW Environment, Health and Safety Department is in the process of creating new safety… Read more »

In the efforts to continue the “Occupy Wall Street” and “Occupy Madison” movements, University of Wisconsin protesters continued their “Occupy UW” movement Wednesday afternoon, demanding more equal opportunities to higher education and reduced student debt. Video by: Matthew Procknow… Read more »

As agencies around the state prepare for the concealed carry law, effective today, the University of Wisconsin System updated police training and reiterated that weapons are prohibited in university buildings on campuses across the state. According to UW Assistant Chief of Police Brian Bridges, concealed guns will not be permitted in… Read more »

New academic standards for student athletes adopted Thursday are tougher, but members of University of Wisconsin Athletics say the new changes will have little effect on their athletes. The measure, adopted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division I Board of Directors, mandates eligibility to participate in postseason competition is contingent on… Read more »

Employees at the University of Wisconsin, including classified and academic staff, will not receive any raises under the 2011-13 compensation plan for the state, but benefits, including sick leave and parts of the health insurance plan for state employees, did not get significantly cut, according to documents from the Department… Read more »

On Thursday night, hundreds gathered in Union South’s Varsity Hall to hear author Sonia Nazario speak about her award-winning book “Enrique’s Journey” as part of the 2011 Go Big Read program. Nazario said her inspiration for “Enrique’s Journey” came from a conversation she had with her housekeeper, Carmen, who had… Read more »

After hiring a group which would streamline university practices last semester, the University of Wisconsin has recently received the results of a study detailing ways to combat decreasing funding from the government. At a forum held Thursday, Interim UW Chancellor David Ward introduced the results as a way to battle the… Read more »

WISPIRG volunteers jumped into Lake Mendota Wednesday to raise awareness about the algae blooms in Wisconsin lakes and their disappointment with Gov. Scott Walker’s environmental policies.… Read more »

The student government voted down a piece of legislation intended to retain two student representatives who had been removed from their positions. The Associated Students of Madison student council rejected a piece of legislation in a vote of 6-14-2 designed to allow former Vice Chair Beth Huang and former Nominations… Read more »

It came to her in an ordinary conversation, just like any other, Wall Street Journal veteran and current Los Angeles Times writer Sonia Nazario said in an interview with The Badger Herald. The conversation occurred between Nazario and her maid, Carmen, who after being asked if she was having any… Read more »

Legislators heard testimony and addressed how recently passed legislation could affect recall elections, as well as Wisconsin voters at the polls at a public hearing Wednesday. At an open hearing for the Senate Committee on Transportation and Elections, Kevin Kennedy, director and general counsel of the Government Accountability Board, said… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin graduate student and teaching assistant said she is shocked at the response her feminist blog has received, turning what began as a joke for her students into an overnight national sensation. Danielle Henderson, a member of the Gender and Women Studies Department, created the Tumblr blog… Read more »

As part of the launch of the new Global Health Institute, eight research projects will receive $40,000 grants to continue their work to advance global health through a variety of methods, including agriculture and women’s health. University of Wisconsin Vice Provost Paul DeLuca said the institute’s initiative represents a campuswide strategy… Read more »

Former University of Wisconsin history professor Jeremi Suri shared his thoughts on the obstacles he foresees UW facing in upcoming years and how they should be dealt with in the second part of an edited interview with The Badger Herald. What problems do you see Madison facing today? First of… Read more »

Jeremi Suri used to be one of the University of Wisconsin’s most widely-recognized and popular professors. The announcement of his departure after the Capitol protests and Gov. Scott Walker’s budget was viewed as a major loss for the university. From his new home at the University of Texas at Austin,… Read more »

In the efforts to continue the “Occupy Wall Street” and “Occupy Madison” movements, University of Wisconsin protesters kicked off an “Occupy UW” movement Monday afternoon, demanding more equal opportunities to higher education and reduced student debt. Organizer and UW freshman Noah Phillips said he hoped “Occupy UW” would encourage more… Read more »

The search for a new College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean has ended, the University of Wisconsin announced Friday. Kathryn VandenBosch will replace Interim Dean William Tracy March 1 as head of the college, which  encompasses 19 varying academic departments, according to a UW statement. VandenBosch, who is both… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies are helping to create a new climate science center to complete a network of eight regional climate science centers founded around the U.S. during the last three years. According to Associate Director of the Nelson Institute Lewis Gilbert, the United States… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin will host the 27th Annual Midwest Conference on Child Sexual Abuse today to explore ways to treat and diagnose the abuse. The conference is expected to draw more than 900 attendees, according to Jeffrey Russell, the vice provost for Lifelong Learning and the dean of the… Read more »

Passing the Mic’s poetry slam on Saturday night concluded the third and final event of the Spoken Word Series put on by the 2011 Wisconsin Film Festival. After the Festival’s Just Bust Spoken Word and Encyclopedia Show Thursday and Friday nights, the seventh annual Passing the Mic event at the… Read more »

Science writer, blogger and public speaker John Rennie has been named the Science Writer in Residence for fall 2011 at the University of Wisconsin. The Science Writer in Residence Program, supported by the UW Foundation, looks to bring nationally or internationally recognized science writers to campus each semester, said UW… Read more »

Changes to the University of Wisconsin bias incident reporting model have come under discussion with the intent to bring more streamlined responses to incidents and to foster a safer environment. A bias incident is generally comprised of discriminatory or hateful acts that target individuals for their actual or perceived physical… Read more »

An event held Wednesday night tackled the issue of domestic violence and its repercussions in a college student’s life as the keynote program for Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment hosted the one-woman play, “The Yellow Dress,” which addressed the experience of a college student in an abusive… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin System could be hit with $65.7 million more in budget cuts over the next two years, in addition to the $250 million in cuts originally projected. This new cut would decrease funds across the system by $46.1 million during the 2011-12 year and $19.6 million 2012-13,… Read more »

As part of the Greater Madison Writing Project, University of Wisconsin students enrolled in English 100 will switch roles Wednesday morning to lead discussions covering this year’s Go Big Read book for Middleton high school students. UW English professor and project leader Lauren Gatti said the goal of the project… Read more »

On Monday, the Wisconsin Committee on Colleges and Universities hosted a hearing regarding admissions at the University of Wisconsin in response to a Center for Equal Opportunity study claiming there is racial and ethnic discrimination in the admissions process.Members of the committee heard testimonies at the informational hearing from representatives… Read more »

After a controversial Wednesday night meeting, some former Associated Students of Madison leaders have begun to question the future of the student government. Ryan Rainey and Katherine Krueger discuss the latest developments in this week’s podcast. This Week In Madison: Controversy overtakes ASM by The Badger Herald… Read more »

A bunch of University of Wisconsin hunks strutted around College Library in bras Sunday during “Bros in Bras,” a Colleges Against Cancer event to increase breast cancer awareness. Ryan Allsop/Badger Herald Multimedia… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin is changing a faculty personnel policy after attracting criticism for allowing some employees to draw on both retirement benefits and regular salary simultaneously. Darrell Bazzell, UW’s vice chancellor for administration, said the practice of drawing on a pension and salary from the state was only commonly… Read more »

While many alumni from the University of Wisconsin engineering program have received a number of accolades in their field, recognition from their alma mater for distinguished achievements carries a special meaning.The 64th annual Engineers’ Day Banquet presents the College of Engineering Distinguished Achievement Award and the Early Achievement Award to… Read more »

With a large influx of fans flocking to the city for game day this year, the issue of fan behavior and the resulting noise has become a cause for concern for Madison residents. In a email from Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez and Badger football coach Bret Bielema Thursday, students… Read more »

The president of the American Association of University Professors spoke at Memorial Union Thursday, addressing problems faced in higher education in his lecture titled, “The National Attack on Public Higher Education: Effective Strategies for Fighting Back.” Cary Nelson, who in addition to being the President of the AAUP is also… Read more »

A freelance journalist spoke to a diverse audience about sex selection in specific Asian countries and how this policy is practiced as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday. Mara Hvistendahl said she became interested in the study of sex selection after spending time in China… Read more »

In a recent address to members of the faculty, University of Wisconsin Interim Chancellor David Ward expressed support for pursuing a more competitive, merit-based wage structure with the aims of ensuring quality of instruction and retention. Ward emphasized the importance of creating a merit-based pay plan with the aim to… Read more »

What started as an optional program with roots in the University of Wisconsin for graduate students in scientific disciplines to exercise their own teaching abilities will now expand to 25 different universities across the country, according to a UW statement. The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus Center are hoping the events and performances held as part of Coming Out Week will raise awareness in the areas campus climate can improve. This year’s National Coming Out Week marks the unveiling of the new LGBTCC in the Red Gym… Read more »

Native American students make up 0.9 percent of the student population at the University of Wisconsin, but a small number on campus does not necessarily translate to a small voice. Today, on the top of Bascom Hill from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., indigenous students will put on an event… Read more »

Members of student government debated the eligibility of a previously denied student organization, eventually granting eligibility to both it and a tutoring group during a meeting Thursday night. In a vote of seven ayes to five nays, Student Services Finance Committee members decided Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group was eligible… Read more »

This Friday marks the “Bucky Badger’s 100 Greatest Hits” themed celebration of the University of Wisconsin’s century-old tradition of Homecoming which will hold events until the end of next week. The week kicks off today, Oct. 7, and marks the 100-year anniversary of Homecoming week. Events scheduled for this week… Read more »

This year’s University of Wisconsin Diversity Forum brought together a variety of speakers who spoke to issues concerning campus climate and the necessity and impact of diversity in education on Thursday. Keynote speaker Pedro Noguera, Ph.D., from New York University, began the event with his presentation titled “Creating the Schools… Read more »

The National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is bringing light to a violent issue across the country and the University of Wisconsin campus. According to Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment spokesperson Jacqueline O’Reilly, one issue concerning domestic abuse is a lack of true understanding on the topic by students on campus. “When… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin’s former vice chancellor for administration, John Torphy, died in Tucson, Ariz., at the age of 71 Sunday. Current Interim Chancellor David Ward appointed Torphy as vice chancellor in 1989. When making the final decision, there were five people to choose from, Ward said. Prior to the… Read more »

Members of the Student Judiciary heard the appeals of two removed student government members Tuesday night after the representatives were recently relieved following what was deemed to be a breach of rules. The case, Huang et. al, covers the appeal of Associated Students of Madison Vice Chair Beth Huang and… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin System announced Tuesday that David Ward’s term as interim chancellor will be extended an additional year, allowing his tenure to stretch until 2013. A statement from the UW System said System President Kevin Reilly decided to extend Ward’s term after listening to several key players at… Read more »

The student and theater lounge addition on the north side of the Union Theater will be for open use by Memorial Union- and theater-goers after a vote by Union Council Tuesday.The council established at their Tuesday meeting that the space will remain primarily open for use by students at all… Read more »

Interim Chancellor David Ward will officially spend a second year at the University of Wisconsin campus, UW System officials announced Tuesday afternoon. UW System President Kevin Reilly said Tuesday Ward will have his appointment as interim chancellor extended to two years, according to a UW System statement. At Monday night’s… Read more »

University of Wisconsin alumnus and Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Jeffrey Lacker visited campus Monday to deliver remarks on the post-2008 crisis economy. Lacker opened his speech reminiscing on the years he spent at UW before focusing on the implications the current economic crisis has for the field of… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Faculty Senate voted unanimously to forbid any university employee from carrying a concealed weapon without explicit permission at Monday’s meeting, members of the senate confirmed.University employees will now be prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm in the “course and scope of employment.” The recommendation passed unanimously… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin is preparing a Diversity Forum Thursday featuring keynote speakers and presentations from student organizations across campus just weeks after the campus reacted to reports alleging the university discriminates against Caucasian and Asian applicants. UW Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate Damon Williams said the forum will… Read more »

Alcohol related violations increased drastically and reported sexual assaults rose moderately at the University of Wisconsin between the 2008 and 2009 academic years, according to data released in the annual Campus Safety Report. Eight cases of sexual offenses were reported to the Student Assistance and Judicial Affairs and Offices of the Dean… Read more »

The Wisconsin Assembly speaker and Senate Majority leader released their appointments to a special task force focused on the University of Wisconsin System Friday. Created by the 2011-13 biennium state budget, the task force will focus on six main goals concerning higher education, including whether the UW System needs to… Read more »

Two University of Wisconsin professors and a recent graduate will receive a presidential award for their research in varying scientific fields. According to a UW statement, Samuel Zelinka, a 2009 UW alumnus with a doctorate from the College of Engineering, will be awarded a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists… Read more »

After two years of reviewing orientation programming for incoming University of Wisconsin students, UW is changing the first-year registration program to give students more time to pick classes and get advising before they start off their first semester on campus. While the majority of the changes to the Student Orientation,… Read more »

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery will be welcoming a new director this November with lofty aims for the institute’s future. David Krakauer, a professor from the Santé Fe Institute in New Mexico, is slated to be the institute’s director, according to a statement from the University of Wisconsin. Krakauer will… Read more »

As the flu season rapidly approaches the University of Wisconsin campus, University Health Services is suiting up for battle by offering free vaccinations for students and staff in Madison. Free seasonal flu shots will be offered to all registered students, faculty and staff throughout the fall and winter season, a… Read more »

With the rise of rumors circling around a new piece of legislation that would allow institution-wide differential tuition that could increase the base rate currently paid by students, the University of Wisconsin student government is taking preemptive action. If voted into law, the bill would allow institution-wide differential tuition programs… Read more »

Two former student government leaders recently removed from office outlined their plans and hopes for the appeals process during a press conference Tuesday night.  The conference was a reaction to the Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary’s decision to remove Student Council Vice Chair Beth Huang and Nominations Board Chair Niko… Read more »

Fifteen advising positions were implemented at the University of Wisconsin last week with Madison Initiative for Undergraduates funding intended to combat advising problems.Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Aaron Brower said MIU put aside $1.5 million strictly for advising concerns. The academic and career advising positions, he said, fulfilled just… Read more »

In an effort to increase public health throughout the state, the University of Wisconsin accepted a $23.5 million federal grant Tuesday for a branch of University Health Services. The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources will use the funds from the Center for Disease Control toward a project to improve “proven… Read more »

An accomplished University of Wisconsin Business School associate dean and professor specializing in strategic management died last week from cancer. Mason Carpenter died Sept. 22, 2011 at 50 years old. He is survived by his wife and children, according to a UW statement. Carpenter was the M. Keith Weikel Professor… Read more »

Several dozen students and Madison residents gathered in Library Mall Wednesday to express their frustration over the execution of a Georgia man many in the country believed was innocent. During the rally, representatives from the International Socialist Organization, students and community members spoke on the death by lethal injection of… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Graduate School has forged a new branch, the Office of Industrial Contracts, in an effort to foster stronger relationships with corporations and aid research contract agreements. Interim Director Bill Barker, an associate dean in the College of Letters & Science, said the office will mainly aim… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin engineer recently received a grant from the US Marine Corps providing funds to continue work on a new “green” diesel engine with another Wisconsin entrepreneur. Engineer Tim Shedd and entrepreneur Gerald Kashmerick received an $850,000 grant to further their work on a six-stroke external combustion engine… Read more »

A nearly five year court battle regarding the University of Wisconsin’s segregated fees for campus organizations came to an end this week after a Wisconsin state court ordered the UW System to produce $500,000 in settlement funds to the Badger Catholic student organization Badger Catholic Chair Nico Fassino said the… Read more »

The National Institutes of Health awarded its Director’s New Innovator Award to two University of Wisconsin researchers Tuesday morning, recognizing their research and awarding each researcher a $1.5 million grant. UW researchers Douglas Weibel and Hongrui Jiang were among 77 individuals across the nation to receive the NIH’s prestigious award,… Read more »

Two letters from leaders at the University of Wisconsin that express support for Interim Chancellor David Ward to stay through the 2012-13 academic year were made public Tuesday. The letters stress the term extension would help steer the UW campus through economic and structural changes. In a letter from members of… Read more »

The Multicultural Student Coalition defended its proposed budget of $1.27 million Monday night, and asked for a student government committee to consider reneging its automatic denial of the budget, due to missing the deadline. Student council Rep. Nneka Akubeze represented MCSC during open forum and asked Student Services Finance Committee… Read more »

A recently published book by a University of Wisconsin economics professor highlights the reasons behind the country’s recent economic downturn and what U.S. citizens can do to improve the current economic climate. Menzie Chinn’s “Lost Decades: The Making of America’s Debt Crisis and the Long Recovery” was released Monday. The… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Law School’s Innocence Project is expanding its resources in examining cases for individuals who may have been wrongly convicted after receiving grants from the United States Department of Justice totaling more than $1 million. The Wisconsin Innocence Project brings UW law students, professors and defendants together… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin community is abuzz with rumors of a possible extension to Interim Chancellor David Ward’s one-year term after a letter was sent from the University Committee to System President Kevin Reilly late last week. Vice Chancellor of University Relations Vince Sweeney said while he has not personally… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin’s Morgridge Center for Public Service, the campus’ landmark for civic discourse and community work, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a series of special events and discussions. The Morgridge Center will host a gala at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery Sept. 22 to commemorate the anniversary,… Read more »

Two giant mascots from the nationwide Textbook Rebellion movement engaged in a vicious battle on East Campus Mall Wednesday morning to garner support for a Madison-area petition concerning textbook prices. The University of Wisconsin was one stop on the Textbook Rebellion’s tour of college campuses launched Aug. 31. The Wisconsin… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin is introducing the “Bucky Challenge,” which aims to raise money for students as well as increase connectivity with the university through the use of social media sites. Through Oct. 3, whenever anyone “likes” or “follows” UW or the Wisconsin Alumni Association on Facebook or Twitter, UW… Read more »

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin, the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and the University of Oxford have compiled the largest known database of non-human vertebrate organisms used to study and identify mutations related to more than 700 genetic traits. Studying the DNA sequences of both common laboratory and wild mice,… Read more »

Pro bono law efforts at the campus level are expected to boost in the coming months after the University of Wisconsin Law School announced its receipt of federal funds to bolster its mission. The Pro Bono Program at the Law School announced in a statement yesterday it received a grant… Read more »

Housing residents in Phillips Hall were evacuated after the discovery of a Freon gas leak late Tuesday night. The University of Wisconsin Police Department and Madison Fire Department responded to the call at approximately 11 p.m. after smoke was seen in the Lakeshore dormitory. The alarms were triggered by a… Read more »

Five universities participating in efforts to digitize books for student usage, including the University of Wisconsin, are battling a lawsuit over copyright protections filed by author guilds and authors. The Authors Guild, the Australian Society of Authors, the Quebec Writers Union and eight separate authors filed the suit Monday afternoon,… Read more »

A state legislator is calling for a review of the University of Wisconsin’s admission practices after an organization released a study that labels higher admission rates among black and Latino students at UW as discriminatory.  The report, released by the conservative Center for Equality Opportunity, purports the university’s holistic admission… Read more »

The release of a report from a conservative think tank alleging discriminatory practices within the University of Wisconsin Office of Admissions and Recruitment catalyzed a flurry of student mobilization in opposition to the study. Students chanting “power to the people” and touting homemade signs giving a snapshot of their personal… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin rose to 10th in the ranks of public institutions in the U.S. News World Report’s 2012 edition of America’s Best Colleges. The university tied for 10th place along with the University of California-Santa Barbara and the University of Washington, according to the U.S. News website. The… Read more »

An economist hailing from Washington D.C. with a background in health research will take the reins of the University of Wisconsins La Follette School of Public Affairs this fall. Thomas DeLeire is an economist, according to a UW statement, focusing his research on labor and health economics. He was the… Read more »

Two reports released today allege the University of Wisconsin discriminates against whites and Asian applicants and have electrified both UW administration and some student leaders. A crowd of more than 150 students filled the Multicultural Student Center in the Red Gym on Monday after an ominous message from UW Vice… Read more »

After Madison Mayor Paul Soglin expressed a desire to end the Mifflin Street Block Party for 2012,  members of the University of Wisconsin student government are looking to work with the mayor’s office in an attempt to compromise on the polarizing issue. Soglin has not shied away from condemning… Read more »

The Student Services Finance Committee approved a waiver form required for student organizations requesting an annual budget of more than $250,000. The waiver was previously discussed during last week’s meeting.In order for an organization to present a budget over $250,000, the student group must first apply for the waiver and… Read more »

One of the University of Wisconsin’s renowned centers for interdisciplinary research will be able to fund new collaborative projects with the renewal of an $18 million funding stream from the National Science Foundation. After facing intense competition from universities across the nation, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center Director and… Read more »

Beginning Saturday, Taiwanese Arts Week will promote intercultural understanding through a series of free events embracing various art forms to celebrate Taiwan’s 100-year anniversary. The week is titled “Bring the Tradition and Innovation of Taiwanese Arts to Madison” and is organized by University of Wisconsin dance professor Jin-Wen Yu and… Read more »

Sunday commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, quietly bringing the Madison community together to remember the lives that were lost and reflect on the repercussions of that fateful day. For many in the Madison community, 9/11 is a day embedded in memory even with the majority of current University… Read more »

Imagine discovering, after returning home from active duty, tuition may no longer be fully covered under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, as only expenses up to the rates of in-state tuition are being provided for. Now add a marriage to that and children, along with a house in Wisconsin. Having enrolled… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin is implementing a new policy for students caught violating the university’s alcohol policy on campus mandating participation in an alcohol course geared towards college students. The Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students, or BASICS, is a structured program intended for use by individuals with… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Law School will join forces with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus to promote a two-year pilot program that will focus research on freshwater sources through UW-Milwaukee’s new Center for Water Policy. The naming of Melissa Scanlan as Water Law and Policy Scholar for both universities will… Read more »

A campus alumni group will fund a project to enhance the lakefront along Lake Mendota for students, alumni and the Madison community to use. The space, dubbed Alumni Park, will connect the space between the Red Gym and Memorial Union to Lake Mendota and Library Mall across Langdon Street, and… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin is furthering its effort to bring students of different backgrounds together after agreeing to work with the White House’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge through the shared work of the Lubar Institute, the Morgridge Center and the Multicultural Student Center. The initiative is a year-long… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board will see a major personnel change as student-athletes begin heading into the fall semester. Walter Dickey, UW law school professor and Athletic Board chair, stepped down from the board to begin working with Athletic Director Barry Alvarez as senior associate athletic director. UW veterinary… Read more »

The Associated Students of Madison evaluated the proposed plan to select nominees for the committee to find the next chancellor for the University of Wisconsin Sept. 31. While the vote on ASM’s methods to select two students for the committee will be conducted during their next meeting, Shared Governance Chair… Read more »

“I never thought it would happen in Norway,” said University of Wisconsin senior Max Fries. This summer, eight people were killed in a bombing near the government headquarters in Oslo. Anders Behring Breivik has been arrested in connection with the attack — which has since been deemed a massacre —… Read more »

Being prepared for class is painful. As students head back to lecture halls across the nation this fall, many will spend hundreds of dollars purchasing textbooks. The University of Wisconsin Office of Student Financial Aid website estimates that undergraduate students will spend $1,140 on books for the 2011-2012 academic year, a… Read more »

A policy change for Badger football games will restrict season ticket holders from selling their ticket vouchers if they are ejected from games for alcohol-related reasons. Previously dubbed the “show and blow” policy, the Badger Alcohol Check program requires students ejected or cited at University of Wisconsin football games to come… Read more »

The initial phase of the Memorial Union Reinvestment Project continues to draw harsh opposition from members of the campus community claiming the plans will drastically alter a beloved campus landscape. A glass addition north of the Wisconsin Union Theater was adopted by a 10-2 vote for further study in a… Read more »

With the month of August comes a scramble of students, parents and teachers alike preparing for the upcoming school year. This August, Madison’s bustling atmosphere feels no different despite the construction that has been in the works all summer and that continued to rage during the University of Wisconsin’s designated… Read more »

A group of incoming Lakeshore residents will be the first to call Phillips Hall their home, although the building has been open for nearly four decades. The newly rechristened building, formerly known as Friedrick Hall, was dedicated in a ceremony Aug. 21 and is intended to reflect the history of… Read more »

Slated as this year’s Go Big Read common book program selection, Sonia Nazario’s non-fiction novel “Enrique’s Journey” touches on more than just pressing immigration issues. Nazario’s non-fiction piece is originally based off a Los Angeles Times newspaper series, keeping in line with the journalist’s background. The novel covers the story… Read more »

The hunt for nominees to fill a search and screen committee responsible for working to find a new permanent chancellor for the University of Wisconsin is advancing. UW System President Kevin Reilly began the search in August, sending letters to the University Committee, Academic Staff Executive Committee, Associated Students of… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin electrician was pronounced dead Tuesday following a suspected electrocution incident in the Humanities building. Brad Krause, 40, of Sun Prairie, Wis. was pronounced dead at approximately 5:15 p.m. in a Madison hospital. According to a statement from UW, Krause, a UW electrician for seven years, was… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a 5.5 percent tuition increase for four-year campuses and lifted a tuition freeze for two-year campuses for the first time in five years during its July meeting. The increase means in-state students at the UW will see an additional $659 added… Read more »

After Chancellor Biddy Martin stepped down during an uncertain time for the University of Wisconsin, former Chancellor David Ward will take the reigns of the system’s flagship campus July 18 while officials search for a permanent leader. Ward, who served as chancellor from 1993-2000, accepted the position shortly after Martin’s… Read more »

While members of the campus community remain divided on whether ex-Chancellor Biddy Martin’s resignation marks the end of an era or an inevitable action after a polarizing battle, Martin’s influence will remain even after her departure. After her June 14 announcement that she would be departing the campus to assume… Read more »

Today was not the day to hit the snooze button for a Badger football fan. It only took 40 minutes for Badger football tickets in the student section to sell out, with ticket sales for undergraduates ending at 8:10 a.m. Monday morning. “It’s not the quickest [they have sold out],… Read more »

Chancellor Biddy Martin announced Tuesday she is leaving UW to become president of Amherst College and assured the campus her departure is not a result of the failed New Badger Partnership. Martin said in a press conference Tuesday that the decision came as a result of a great opportunity from… Read more »

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin’s flagship Madison campus would receive more flexibility in how it operates but will remain part of the university system under changes expected to be approved by the Legislature’s budget committee Friday.Republicans have said for weeks they did not intend to go along… Read more »

Following months of polarizing debate among the broader campus community, Republicans leaders said the proposal for public authority status for the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus does not have the support necessary to move forward.State Republicans said Thursday that the plan to split the Madison campus from the UW System, a… Read more »

As a lack of decisiveness at the state and University of Wisconsin levels concerning the proposed public authority model continue to fuel uncertainty among the campus community, one highly-regarded history professor announced he will not be returning to the Madison campus in the fall.  History Department Chair Florencia Mallon said while professor… Read more »

While Student Council members voted to remain neutral on the proposal for public authority status for the University of Wisconsin, they adopted an “emergency” system to appoint a student representative in the event the new model is voted into state law. In the last meeting before the summer session, the Associated… Read more »

Once a Badger, always a Badger. In a demonstration of pomp and circumstance with a Badger touch, nearly 6,000 University of Wisconsin undergraduate, doctoral, master’s and professional graduates donned graduation robs and caps for the commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center, running from May 13 to May 15. Keynote speakers urged… Read more »

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What began as a vague proposal for increased autonomy for the University of Wisconsin-Madison became a fleshed out plan in the spring semester, igniting campus debate and finding its way into the governor’s budget. Campus groups responded to new details of the proposal, which Chancellor Biddy Martin began advocating more… Read more »

After taking office as the vice provost for diversity and climate at the University of Wisconsin in 2008, Damon Williams has seen a lot of issues and initiatives related to campus diversity and climate. Williams says his background in multi-cultural studies and activist experience equipped him for the challenges and… Read more »

While the amount of complaints University Health Services received between 2008-09 and 2010-11 decreased, claims of professional misconduct among staff were still a common thread, according to documents obtained by The Badger Herald. UHS, which has 85,000 annual visits, received 33 complaints filed electronically through a form titled “Tell Us… Read more »

With the expansion of a national program for underrepresented students the University of Wisconsin, officials look to further diversify campus and instill enthusiasm for studying science.Founded in 1989, Posse is a program that recruits public high school students in groups of ten from select cities, trains the group and sends… Read more »

As graduating seniors prepare for their life after the University of Wisconsin, the school officially announced Wednesday that two alumni who have dedicated time and become some of UW’s most recognized donors will help ring in their commencement ceremony next weekend. This year’s senior class officers selected two of the… Read more »

As public rhetoric surrounding the New Badger Partnership continues to dominate conversations on campus, Chancellor Biddy Martin and other University of Wisconsin officials offered the campus community another chance to voice their concerns with the new model. Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell fielded inquiries about officials’ strategies for energizing donors to… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin professor was elected Wednesday to a highly acclaimed national academy that honors schools working in scientific and engineering fields in honor of his research on campus. The National Academy of Science is honoring Ching Kung for his research dealing with the sensory information of microbes. Kung… Read more »

Tempers flared during a panel debate Tuesday as multiple groups who have been outspoken opponents to the New Badger Partnership united to question the future of the University of Wisconsin System. During the debate, which was hosted by the Teaching Assistants’ Association, Chancellor Biddy Martin debated with UW System and… Read more »

Be it candy, gum or soda, UW brought in almost $500,000 in profit through vending last year, but where that money goes is a little more complicated. Who gets the vending commissions, and what they go toward, is part of a little-known contract that distributes the money between the Wisconsin… Read more »

In an era where environmental concerns are one of the major issues in citizens’ minds, one University of Wisconsin professor will help coordinate a national group dedicated to studying humans’ past and future relationships with the environment. Gregg Mitman, who currently serves as a UW history of science and interim… Read more »

As the state’s economic climate continues to put pressure on families, a University of Wisconsin researcher found young parents face educational and financial burdens. A University of Wisconsin researcher recently found almost 50 percent of children raised in the United States are under the care of a single parent of… Read more »

In an effort to capture the role of courage for members of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths, a University of Wisconsin graduate student helped organize a program for Madison-area high schools to foster communication and confront cultural stereotypes. Sari Judge, a spokesperson from the Lubar Institute for the Study… Read more »

Discrimination is an unfortunate reality at the University of Wisconsin. So when an employee, student or visitor needs a place to air their grievances, a few options exist on campus. Division of Student Life For students, the Division of Student Life can handle incidents where students discriminate against other students, said… Read more »

Six months ago, a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin sent an email regarding the fall 2010 Diversity Forum. The documents in this particular email, sent to Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate Damon Williams, resulted from an intense discussion at the Outstanding Women of Color panel, in which… Read more »

Students gathered in the hallway outside Chancellor Biddy Martin’s office in Bascom Hall Friday to urge the University of Wisconsin’s chief executive to plot an alternate course for the school’s future. For more than an hour, Chancellor Biddy Martin fielded questions and criticism from students concerning her stance on the… Read more »

Fifty years ago, a group of scientists at the University of Wisconsin formed what would eventually become the Cellular and Molecular Biology graduate program. The first Ph.D. was given out in 1961, and the program has expanded ever since. The program will celebrate its 50th anniversary this May with a… Read more »

While the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department continues to draw name recognition for its sports programs, a new study found the body is also a major economic engine in the state. In an Athletic Board meeting held Friday, a study spanning more than a year found the department contributes nearly… Read more »

It’s that time of year again. Students are making their first rounds of runs to the liquor stores, city technicians are wiring up security cameras and Mifflin-area residents are preparing their houses to become party-proof: It’s the Mifflin Street Block Party. While students are readying themselves for what first-time partygoers… Read more »

While a proposal to remove the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from the System circulates through the state Legislature, officials supported a plan ensuring equal representation for the Board of Regents that currently governs all UW campuses. The Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities convened to weigh changes to legislation that… Read more »

Graduating seniors preparing to receive their diploma in a few short weeks can expect to be joined by several notable Badgers receiving honorary degrees for excellence in their fields. Robert Kastenmeier, who received a degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and represented Wisconsin’s 2nd district in congress from… Read more »

One glance at a newspaper suggests difficult economic times and discontent on Wall Street. But one student group has actually found success in investing after beginning in one of the economic crisis’ most trying periods. The Capital Management Club began as a class project in Professor Mark Fedenia’s finance class.… Read more »

University of Wisconsin students touted job resumes and interview-ready apparel in an effort to promote awareness of a lack of available jobs for college graduates and to speak out against the voter ID bill on Wednesday. The student-led Briefcase Brigades included a march up State Street to distribute information on… Read more »

Five of the University of Wisconsin’s most prominent alumni in journalism addressed growing technological and ethical changes to television news media at a panel discussion Wednesday evening. The five-person panel, which included employees at CBS News, ABC News, the Poynter Institute and the Fox News Channel, tackled many of the… Read more »

Students organized on opposing ends of State Street, in Bascom Hall and the Capitol to advocate for equally polarized viewpoints of the New Badger Partnership on Tuesday. Nearly 100 University of Wisconsin students hosted a rally against the proposal — which would make UW independent from the UW System —… Read more »

Members of the campus community came out against proposed changes to campus-area bus service, saying they were concerned the modifications could be a disservice to students and could introduce safety concerns for some residents. At a Tuesday night forum, University of Wisconsin students provided Madison Metro representatives with feedback on… Read more »

With nearly $1.5 million available to overhaul the advising system for undergraduates, University of Wisconsin students and staff still have to decide how to spend the funds. After Chancellor Biddy Martin made her final decisions on the third and final round of Madison Initiative of Undergraduates awards, an MIU Advising… Read more »

As debate surrounding the proposed New Badger Partnership has continued to intensify, University of Wisconsin students have organized to raise awareness of the plan’s possible implications for students in an attempt to sway popular opinion. As students in opposition to the plan continue to rally supporters, one group of students… Read more »

Three late-night campus bus services will have different routes and stop times by next semester, ultimately resulting in less frequent service to the Lakeshore residence hall area, Madison Metro announced late last week. Saferide routes 81 and 82 would be redrawn for the first time since the late 1990s to… Read more »

With the goal of sustainable innovations in mind, four University of Wisconsin students were able to cash in on their green invention for an Earth Day challenge on campus The students took the top prize of $50,000 and a yearlong lease space in the University Research Park’s Metro Innovation Center… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin received international recognition this week as an alumna won the Pulitzer Prize for her profile of a child’s medical struggle which defied diagnosis. Kathleen Gallagher and a team of journalists from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of a four-year-old boy’s… Read more »

When students consider the green movement for increased sustainability on a nationwide scale, one advocate said job creation could play a significant role in the pursuit of more environmentally-friendly public policies. The focus of the fifth annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference was “Pursuing a More Sustainable Wisconsin: Innovation in… Read more »

While members of the Wisconsin State Legislature have speculated the plan to split UW-Madison from the rest of the UW System will not be realized, UW Chancellor Biddy Martin expressed her confidence in the New Badger Partnership and continued to field student questions during a well-attended public forum Wednesday, Although… Read more »

As uncertainty surrounding Chancellor Biddy Martin’s proposed Badger Partnership continues to grow, members of the university’s administration and University of Wisconsin Foundation leadership have already begun making provisions to use many of the university’s proposed flexibilities to increase fundraising earnings for UW. With tuition hikes guaranteed, private support donated from… Read more »

A lead member of the state’s powerful Joint Finance Committee said Sunday he thought the governor’s plan to allow the University of Wisconsin to spin off from other state schools is a complicated issue that may require more than one budget cycle to decide. JFC co-chair Rep. Robin Vos, R-Burlington,… Read more »

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More than 1,500 people filled the seats in Union South’s Varsity Hall to hear former Poet Laureate Billy Collins read his works and comment on the world of poetry Monday evening. Students, faculty and community members sat on the edge of their seats while two students also read their works… Read more »

In a presentation for students Monday night, nationally recognized speakers said victims of sexual assault and violence never need to cope alone and having the courage to speak out about experiences can help change negative stigmas. Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment hosted Sarah Rice, a member of the “Real World: Brooklyn”… Read more »

University of Wisconsin officials said the campus-wide We Conserve campaign to reduce energy and the environmental footprint on campus is a success after UW was named the nation’s “Greenest University.” We Conserve Director Faramarz Vakili said receiving the recognition from TheDailyGreen.com should encourage further initiatives to promote sustainability and continue… Read more »

After nearly two years of construction, $95 million in construction costs and the input of thousands of students, the University of Wisconsin finally has its new Union South. Students and members of the campus community waited expectantly outside of the building’s gleaming exterior to gain the first looks at the… Read more »

Friday marked the nationally recognized Day of Silence, and hundreds of students gathered in the Historical Society building on Library Mall to march to the Capitol in an expression of support for increased tolerance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. The “Break the Silence” march was organized by the… Read more »

The excitement in the air was palpable as the lights dimmed in the Wisconsin Union Theater for the final showing of this year’s edition of Humorology, affectionately known to members of the Greek community as “Humo.” As the largest student-organized philanthropic event in Wisconsin, Humorology’s annual musical has become a… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin community weighed bioethical issues in a wrap-up event for the campus-wide Go Big Read program during a panel titled “Who Owns My Body and Where is It Now?” Experts from around the country offered perspectives on Rebecca Skloot’s nationally acclaimed “The Immortal Life of… Read more »

It’s here. Today the 21st century incarnation of Union South opens its doors and invites students, faculty and alumni to check out all it has to offer. The building comes after a long embattled referendum process and a lengthy design period. Union President Patrick Callan said the new building, 70,000… Read more »

University of Wisconsin student government officers said in a public forum representatives are not likely to support new legislation to determine a selection process for appointing a student to the new governing board before the end of the school year. Members of the UW student government said at a public forum… Read more »

Students, members of the community and James Cameron fans were on hand to witness the debut of a new robot designed by University of Wisconsin students at the biannual Engineering Expo. The robot, dubbed “Singularity” by the engineers, will be on public display during the School of Engineering’s Engineering Expo,… Read more »

In the wake of recent controversy over funding decisions made by the Student Judiciary body, members of the student government decided not to hold a trial to impeach one of the panel’s judges. For more than a year, the Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group has appealed for funding from… Read more »

An expert in domestic violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities said Tuesday that victims of sexual assault often encounter difficulty in seeking assistance and encounter stigmas associated with the community. Molly Herrmann, a LGBT activist in the Madison community, spoke at the Break the Silence Around Violence event… Read more »

With Bascom Hill thawing and sunbathers returning to the terrace, the season is right for the annual All Campus Party to return to campus. Hosted by the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association in collaboration with the Student Board, the weeklong alcohol-alternative event will feature a revamped schedule of events culminating… Read more »

Two years and $16 million later, University of Wisconsin officials announced the final round of Madison Initiative for Undergraduates funding decisions Tuesday. Aaron Brower, vice provost for teaching and learning, said the third round of proposals was incredibly strong and presented innovative views on how to diversify teaching methods and… Read more »

The Greek community’s capstone philanthropy entertainment event is back on campus this week, and organizers say it is “better than ever.” The annual Humorology production, which includes six miniature musicals and nearly 300 performers from the University of Wisconsin Greek community, is a competition which donates funds raised to OneHeartland,… Read more »

After narrowing the search for a new chief information officer to a list of five finalists, a commission formed by the University of Wisconsin is asking the public to provide feedback on the candidates before the final decision is announced. The university’s CIO is responsible for overseeing technological initiatives throughout… Read more »

The expansion project for new athletic practice facilities at the Kohl Center will now include new luxury seating area, a measure that is hoped to bring in revenue for the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department.The UW System Board of Regents OK’d the university to increase the budget on the La… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin campus community gathered Saturday to send the message that students are never alone in dealing with depression and suicide remains a critical issue on campuses across the country. Nearly 300 people gathered to walk along the Lakeshore Path to raise suicide awareness and around… Read more »

Two distinguished University of Wisconsin faculty members received the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship to bolster future research efforts in the humanities. The Guggenheim Fellowship awarded its prestigious award to two professors from the University of Wisconsin this year. Deborah Brandt, professor emerita of English, and Lynn Nyhart, professor of history of… Read more »

Along with the hope of increased flexibility and autonomy, the proposed New Badger Partnership may make it easier for the University of Wisconsin-Madison to add new degree programs, according to university officials.Noel Radomski, director of the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education, said the increased freedom could speed… Read more »

The recent arrest of a driver for his seventh drunken driving offense highlights the need for the state to give increased powers to police to combat drunken driving, according to experts. A 54-year-old Beloit man, Roderick Burr, was arrested last Thursday in Rock County for swerving into the wrong lane… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin, known for its natural spaces and a tradition of environmental stewardship, will introduce a new major in environmental studies after years of demand from students. UW students will soon have the option to major in environmental studies after UW System officials approved the addition in a Board… Read more »

While members of the University of Wisconsin System emphasized the need for a unified voice in pursuing autonomy, officials reached little consensus on anything else in a Board of Regents meeting Thursday. Although UW System officials would not discuss a recently proposed third amendment made by the head of UW-Madison,… Read more »

Nearly a year after the death of a member of the crew responsible for the deadly Sterling Hall bombing, the FBI released documents detailing its attempts to swiftly bring him and other suspects into custody. The bombing, targeting the Army Mathematics Research Center located in Sterling Hall, was the culmination… Read more »

When an anonymous University of Wisconsin junior was a senior in high school, she was an honor student who volunteered and played sports. Like so many other bright students in the state, she set her sights on attending UW, where she was accepted. But as enrollment and her eventual attendance… Read more »

While members of the national government revisit safety standards for nuclear power plants on American soil following the crisis in Japan, one University of Wisconsin professor lent his expertise during a federal subcommittee’s hearing Wednesday. Professor Michael Corradini provided testimony on behalf of the American Nuclear Society to a House subcommittee… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin and System campus community traded barbs about the possible pitfalls of the New Badger Partnership and the UW System’s Wisconsin Idea Partnership in a public forum Wednesday. Vice provost for teaching and learning Aaron Brower and UW sociology professor Sara Goldrick-Rab weighed the merits… Read more »

An internationally-recognized reporter whose work experience spans global warming policy making to political assassinations will instruct students during his weeklong residence at the University of Wisconsin starting Monday. Bill Blakemore, an ABC News reporter with more than 40 years of experience, will speak to journalism classes for the week about… Read more »

After University of Wisconsin System representatives expressed support for a new plan to keep the Madison campus within the System, the UW-Madison chancellor proposed an addition to the budget bill that would provide administrative flexibilities to all campuses while maintaining the public authority status for the campus. Chancellor Biddy Martin… Read more »

Prominent international arts and education expert Ken Robinson urged members of the University of Wisconsin campus community to challenge their concept of humanity and the role creativity plays in education. Robinson emphasized the importance of nurturing creativity in the American education system and said imaginative, innovative thinking can lead to… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin Faculty Senate weighed a new approach to funding for the university under the public authority model and approved a resolution in support of academic freedom during a meeting Monday. Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell said while current levels of state funding in some… Read more »

While most high school students consider attending prom to be a necessary rite of passage, the University of Wisconsin’s Panhellenic Association, along with the Junior League of Madison, distributed donated dresses and accessories on Saturday to students who might not otherwise be able to afford the opportunity to attend the… Read more »

Los Sabrosos While the organization consists of around 15 core members, Los Sabrosos President Nicolette Pawlowski said members teach around 100 members of the campus community beginners’ salsa every month. Pawlowski, a Badger Herald columnist, said members pay $10 a month to access a variety of Latin dance classes, from… Read more »

University of Wisconsin System officials provided new details of their proposal to gain flexibilities as a united entity in a Joint Finance Committee meeting Thursday, a plan the Madison chancellor has said could pose a risk to the excellence of the system’s flagship campus. UW System President Kevin Reilly said… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Law School’s Moot Court team continues to draw national acclaim for the university after several top finishes in national competitions. UW Law School teams have achieved recent success at national competitions, finishing highly in contests in Washington D.C. and Chicago, Moot Court President Larry Fogel said.… Read more »

After members of the University of Wisconsin campus community praised the success of last year’s inaugural Chinese Champions program, world-class athletes participating in the second round of the program will begin their experience as honorary Badgers on Thursday. Sixteen Chinese student athletes and one coach arrived in Madison Wednesday to… Read more »

As the chancellor continues to advocate the University of Wisconsin’s ability to generate revenue, a report released Wednesday said the university is increasingly a substantial economic force in the state.The report found in 2003 the state tax revenue generated by UW was roughly $4.7 billion, a figure that boomed to… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin student government said Monday they are deliberating the best procedure to appoint a student representative to the new governing board for the period after the campus becomes a public authority. The topic of how the proposed sole Board of Trustees student member will be… Read more »

Two annual awards given by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Tuesday honored 24 University of Wisconsin faculty members. The Kellett Mid-Career Award and the Romnes Faculty Fellowship each recognize outstanding faculty members and provide the recipients with monetary grants to further research efforts on UW’s campus, WARF spokesperson Janet Kelly… Read more »

A Student Judiciary lawsuit filed Monday alleges a student organization advocating against the United Council referendum inappropriately used student segregated fees. Associated Free Thinkers Ensuring Responsibility received $6,500 in segregated fees through an operations grant from the Associated Students of Madison last year. On March 25, ASM Finance Committee Chair… Read more »

In a public forum Monday, the University of Wisconsin dean of students and several deans of individual schools said university operation is hampered by a human resources structure that does not fit a world-class institution. Dean of Students Lori Berquam said the proposed public authority status for the Madison campus… Read more »

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps and the University of Wisconsin’s historically strong tradition of providing volunteers to serve abroad, the organization’s national leaders and UW alumni spoke about their personal experiences on campus Saturday. Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams joined “returned” volunteers for “Talking Peace… Read more »

After a University of Wisconsin professor posted a blog article calling for further investigation of a conservative advocacy organization, the Republican Party of Wisconsin filed an open records request for his university emails, a move some say poses a threat to faculty members’ academic freedom in research. Republican officials filed… Read more »

In the wake of a flurry of international events, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist said in a lecture Thursday that while reporting mediums are quickly evolving to include emerging forms of social media, print journalism is not a dying field. Sheri Fink addressed members of the University of Wisconsin campus community… Read more »

After the recent devastation caused by the earthquakes and tsunami off the coast of Japan, the University of Wisconsin community of Japanese students and faculty are banding together to coordinate relief efforts and raise awareness by holding events across campus. Kuniaki Inove, a Japanese graduate student in atmospheric and oceanic… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin student government met Wednesday night to endorse a national LGBT event slated for April and to approve the funding of a Greek organization’s weeklong celebration to promote diversity. The Associated Students of Madison voted to endorse the “Day of Silence” event, hosted by the LGBT Campus… Read more »

University of Wisconsin officials have hired the Huron Consulting Group to ensure campus operations are working at maximum efficiency and to help restructure UW’s human resources system should the campus become a public authority. University Committee Chair Judith Burstyn said the Chicago-based firm will help UW figure out methods to… Read more »

Following closely on the heels on the Board of Regents’ endorsement of a plan for greater autonomy for all University of Wisconsin campuses, 13 UW System chancellors signed a letter submitted to the state Legislature urging policymakers to consider the Wisconsin Idea Partnership and to retain the system as a… Read more »

While members of the international community have voiced major concerns about the potential health effects of radiation released in the nuclear crisis in Japan, University of Wisconsin experts said lasting health effects for citizens remain unlikely in a panel held Tuesday. The Understanding the Nuclear Emergency in Japan forum was… Read more »

The Teaching Assistants’ Association announced Monday it opposes Chancellor Biddy Martin’s New Badger Partnership and the proposal to separate the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from the UW System. The announcement reflects a motion approved at a Sunday meeting. TAA Co-President Kevin Gibbons said the motion comes after months of deliberation… Read more »

The Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee may approve a ban on bicycles in the Picnic Point area as early as April after concerns that reckless bicyclists increase the chances of collisions with pedestrians and contribute to environmental problems. After turnstiles to restrict bike access were removed in 2005, Bill Barker, an… Read more »

Two new surveys of institutions of higher education globally and nationally should boost Badger pride after the University of Wisconsin received widespread acclaim for its academic programming. UW ranked 25th internationally for its reputation in teaching and research in a 2011 survey by the Times Higher Education, an improvement from… Read more »

In another demonstration of the University of Wisconsin’s increased visibility and positive recognition over the past year, a record number of prospective Badgers submitted freshman admission applications. UW spokesperson John Lucas said the university received 28,000 applications for enrollment during the fall semester, an increase of 12 percent from the… Read more »

In the wake of an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami off the coast of Japan that caused thousands of casualties and left many civilians without food, water or basic shelter, 14 University of Wisconsin students abroad in the country will return home following the suspension of all study abroad… Read more »

In a move to provide all University of Wisconsin System campuses with new flexibilities to help combat extensive cuts in state funding, the Board of Regents endorsed a proposal that would retain the Madison campus as a member of the system in a meeting March 10. The Regents said the… Read more »

In response to the governor’s proposal to break the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from the rest of the System campuses, the Board of Regents unveiled a plan to seek similar flexibilities for all UW institutions at a meeting Thursday. Regents and UW System representatives said the proposed Wisconsin Idea Partnership… Read more »

In an attempt to promote a more coordinated response for individuals coping with sexual assault, dating violence and stalking, members of the University of Wisconsin campus community are forming a new council of faculty, staff and students to better support victims of crime and abuse. Dean of Students Lori Berquam… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin may see big benefits after a California company purchased a medical equipment company that has ties with UW research. Accuray, a California-based manufacturer of radiation surgery equipment, purchased TomoTherapy, Inc. for $277 million, a UW statement said. According to the statement, TomoTherapy has grown to include… Read more »

More than two years after a rape allegedly took place at the Sigma Chi fraternity house, a Milwaukee judge dismissed the much-contested civil case against the fraternity. Both the national and local chapters of Sigma Chi had filed motions claiming there was not sufficient evidence to convince a judge the… Read more »

Maintaining her pledge for transparency as the public continues to deliberate the New Badger Partnership, Chancellor Biddy Martin hosted another forum Tuesday and said improved control in human resources issues will prove beneficial to University of Wisconsin faculty and students. Martin addressed concerns about faculty benefits and the state employee… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin will host the National Science Olympiad Tournament for the first time in May 2011, a prestigious competition which will draw participants from across the U.S. to the campus’ newest facilities. The 27th annual national competition for nearly 6,000 middle and high school students, educators and families from… Read more »

With extensive research finding that black patients receive less health care treatment than white individuals, a University of Wisconsin researcher recently found a simple adjustment in a doctor’s empathy can greatly reduce these discrepancies. A team of UW researchers, led by graduate student Brian Drwecki, found both trained health care… Read more »

Although University of Wisconsin faculty members expressed support for increased flexibility in human resources as a result of the New Badger Partnership during Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting, members raised concerns about the availability of financial aid to help students cope with impending tuition increases. Chancellor Biddy Martin said the New… Read more »

Student government members weighed possibilities for increased student involvement in the new governing body under the proposed public authority model and the future of financial aid for students in a meeting Monday. The Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs representatives considered the newly unveiled state budget plan and how students… Read more »

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to try the University of Wisconsin’s appeal after a previous ruling required funding for a Catholic student organization’s religious activities, a decision that essentially ends the university’s appeals process. The decision comes after the Board of Regents filed a request to appeal the September… Read more »

University of Wisconsin faculty and members of the campus community gathered Saturday to question the fate of shared governance and representation on the new governing body for the university under the New Badger Partnership. Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education Director offered a historical perspective to demonstrate UW’s… Read more »

Rep. Tammy Baldwin worked with students to address strategies that could be used to mobilize opposition to the governor’s budget and sustain a unified and active movement, which Baldwin called a moving coalition effort. The panel discussion, titled “Activism 101: Taking Back Wisconsin,” drew nearly 80 members of the University… Read more »

Political activist Rosa Clemente came to Madison Thursday to share her personal encounters with perceptions of race and gender in the world of politics. Clemente was the 2008 running mate of green party candidate Cynthia McKinney — the first all black, all woman presidential ticket. She attended Cornell University and received her… Read more »

Members of local media organizations said national news sources often play a role in negatively depicting the public’s views of the protesters and social media has played a crucial part in gathering wider support in a lecture Thursday. Representatives from the local media and organizations like the Center for Media… Read more »

In an effort to recruit top-tier graduate students from around the world, University of Wisconsin officials have offered an assurance that tuition remission for teaching assistants will continue under the new budget proposal. Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell said Thursday the current status of relief from tuition payments for… Read more »

After the governor’s budget proposal outlined extensive budget cuts in higher education, the University of Wisconsin chancellor clarified the details of a public authority status and said the university must remain a contender among international institutions in a public forum Wednesday. Chancellor Biddy Martin said the campus will become a… Read more »