UW-Madison cancer research uses sharks to study treatment
UW-Madison cancer researchers are getting help from a unique partner on campus – sharks. Dr. Aaron LeBeau is leading the research.
University of Wisconsin System president named
University of Wisconsin System leaders on Friday chose a business attorney with no experience administrating higher education as the next system president.
UW System president finalists: Attorney, chancellor in the running
The chairman of a prominent international law firm based in Milwaukee and the chancellor the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus were announced Friday as finalists to be president of the UW System.
UW System's Tommy Thompson resigning effective March 18
Interim University of Wisconsin President Tommy Thompson on Friday submitted his letter of resignation effective March 18.
New UW-Madison chancellor by May committee anticipates
The leader of a committee searching for a new chancellor for the University of Wisconsin-Madison says she wants to pick someone by May.
Regent panel OKs out-of-state, graduate tuition increase
University of Wisconsin System leaders signed off Thursday on tuition increases for out-of-state undergraduates and graduate students at seven campuses.
UW-Madison flies Ho-Chunk nation flag over Bascom Hall
UW-Madison raised the Ho-Chunk Nation flag over Bascom Hall, marking the first time it has flown another nation’s flag with the U.S. and Wisconsin flags.
UW System enrollment down 1.1% from 2020
University of Wisconsin System enrollment totaled 162,980 students in fall 2021, a drop of 1.1 percent compared to the previous year, according to data released on Thursday, Nov. 4.
UW COVID study aims to make schools safer
The coronavirus pandemic has been tough for kids who need special medical attention. Since they're higher risk for COVID-19, researchers are looking into making classrooms even safer.
UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank leaving for Northwestern University
The University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank has announced she will be leaving the school to lead Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.
UW officials: Complaint over counselors based on outdated info
A conservative legal group has threatened legal action against the University of Wisconsin-Madison for allegedly hiring three mental health providers to serve only students of color.
Freshman numbers up at UW; pent-up demand among high school graduates
University of Wisconsin-Madison's record freshman enrollment this fall is due in part to pent-up demand among high school graduates who spent much of last year taking classes online, a school official said Tuesday.
UW-Madison: 9 out of 10 people on campus fully vaccinated
Nine out of 10 people on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, including faculty, staff and students, are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the university reported Thursday.
UW System president not backing down on COVID protocols
A little more than a week from the start of classes, a debate over masks and COVID-19 protocols at University of Wisconsin System schools could end in lawsuits.
Thompson won't give lawmakers control of UW's COVID policies
A little more than a week from the start of classes, a debate over masks and COVID-19 protocols at University of Wisconsin System schools could end in lawsuits.
UW-Madison mandates COVID tests for unvaccinated students, staff
University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff who can't or won't show proof of vaccination will have to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
UW-Madison's delayed graduation: Bucks' Connaughton set to speak
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton will deliver the keynote address at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s celebration for 2020 graduates next month, the school announced Tuesday.
COVID guidelines for Badgers football games released by UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin released on Monday, Aug. 16 its COVID-19 guidelines for fans attending Badger home football games.
UW System housing: COVID vaccination roommate concern arises
The UW System does not require COVID-19 vaccinations, or track them as part of housing; it's possible that vaccinated students may end up with unvaccinated roommates.
University of Wisconsin removes rock seen as sign of racism
The University of Wisconsin was removing a 70-ton boulder from its Madison campus on Friday at the request of minority students who view the rock as a symbol of racism.