Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Under a new agreement, Porchlight, Inc. will move to a new location and student housing will be built in its place. April 2024.
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New partnership promises new homeless, student housing in Madison
by Brianna Davis April 25, 2024
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin at the spring 2024 student media roundtable, April 23, 2024.
Mnookin talks campus affinity spaces, protests, student government at student media event
by Blake Thor April 23, 2024

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Lori Reesor met with student journalists...

Ian Robertson, Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering at University of Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of UW News.
College of Engineering dean to step down after overseeing improvements to program
by Cat Carroll April 22, 2024

Ian Robertson, Dean of the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering, announced Monday morning he will step down from his position once...

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Badger Herald archival photo of the University of Wisconsin Police Department building.
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UWPD investigation of Wednesday battery ongoing
by Cat Carroll April 25, 2024

The University of Wisconsin Police Department notified students Thursday of a battery that occurred on campus Wednesday. UWPD is investigating...

PROFS open forum discuss funding challenges for flagship universities.  April 24, 2024.
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PROFS panel calls for de-politicization of higher education at public forum
by Sheng Lee April 25, 2024

PROFS — an NGO made up of University of Wisconsin faculty which advocates on their behalf before state legislators – held a public forum...

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Haia Al Zein is spearheading an effort to create a physical space for MENA students on the University of Wisconsin campus. Photo courtesy of Haia Al Zein.
UW student Haia Al Zein spearheads effort to establish MENA student center on campus
by Blake Thor April 25, 2024

Editor’s note: Haia Al Zein is a contributing reporter with The Badger Herald. In the context of the story below, Al Zein spoke only in the capacity of her role as an intern with the Associated Students of Madison. When Haia Al Zein began her time...

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The ōLiv Madison apartment building in final stages of construction.
Oliv Madison’s new partnership with UW Athletics presents exciting NIL avenue
by Dani Savin April 24, 2024

In a groundbreaking move that merges the realms of collegiate athletics and real estate, Oliv Madison has forged a strategic partnership with University of Wisconsin Athletics, paving the way for student-athletes to capitalize on Name, Image and Likeness...

People of UW: Association for Women in Communications President talks empowering women, elevating careers in male-dominated fields
People of UW: Association for Women in Communications President talks empowering women, elevating careers in male-dominated fields
by Nyssa Connett April 25, 2024
Courtesy of Rory Madden
People of UW: Sex Out Loud Program Chair, Chair-in-Training discuss promoting sex positivity, destigmatizing heteronormative, gendered ideals
by Maddy Rosen April 18, 2024
People of UW: MODA Magazine photoshoot production coordinator talks passion for inspiring creativity through photography
People of UW: MODA Magazine photoshoot production coordinator talks passion for inspiring creativity through photography
by Julia Cyganiak April 11, 2024
Supreme Court amendments risk creating more partisan divide among justices
Supreme Court amendments risk creating more partisan divide among justices
by Sammie Garrity April 25, 2024

Last month the Wisconsin Supreme Court — and its liberal majority — amended their internal operating procedure and made changes that will...

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The popular carbonated drink BUBBLR has Wisconsin roots, maintaining Madison headquarters despite nationwide expansion. April 24, 2024.
Wisconsin-based BUBBL'R now sold at Target stores across US
by Maria Brunetta April 24, 2024

If you’ve been craving your BUBBL’R fix outside of Madison, you’re in luck. BUBBL’R announced at the beginning of this month that it...

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