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UW-Madison Climbs Back to 6th Place in National Research Rankings
State's flagship university spent more than $1.7 billion on research in 2023.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use
Republican party line vote bans actions by state agencies or local governments.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank Dies At 67
Served for nearly a decade, through COVID-19 pandemic, hailed as strong leader.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Out-of-State Enrollment Surges in UW System
Up 63% over last decade, mostly at UW-Madison, but also at UWM.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
UW-Madison Ranks 8th in Nation in Research Spending
Still among top 10 universities but down from 4th place in 2014.
Dec 17th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
New UW Chancellor Mnookin Seeks ‘Common Ground’ With GOP Critics
Vos, Kleefisch, Nass assail regents' choice of UCLA Law School dean.
May 18th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor
Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.
May 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive
Alan Yeung hired despite Foxconn’s failures, including not paying promised $100 million gift to UW.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
UW Regents Consider Raises For Top Leaders
Pay for chancellors, presidents trails that at other universities. But so does pay for faculty.
Dec 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Vos Attacks UW For Making Whites ‘Feel Guilty’
UW-Madison webinar for grad students aims to prevent ’sexual and relationship violence.’
Nov 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Lawmaker Wants Legislature in Charge of UW-System COVID-19 Policies
State Sen. Steve Nass proposes blocking UW-System from requiring masking or COVID-19 testing without legislative approval.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White
Officials Use Secret Portals to Hide Records
UW-Madison administration, Republican legislators use digital dodges to violate open records law.
May 3rd, 2021 by David Armiak
UW Chancellors Push for More Funding
Blank and Mone contest legislators claim that UW system can rely on federal stimulus money.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Evers Wants $226 Million More for Higher Education
Budget has $190 million hike for UW System, $36 million more for Voc-Tech colleges.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
How Thompson Is Handling Legislators
Former governor warned by Legislature not to include tuition hike in UW System budget.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition
System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Is UW-Madison Spreading COVID-19?
Dane County executive pushes for virtual classes, chancellor says UW efforts are working.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Henry Redman
COVID-19 Spreading Across UW System
Multiple schools are experiencing high positivity rates, UWM's results unclear.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Henry Redman
UW-Madison Moves Classes Online After COVID-19 Spike
After one week of classes. And two residence halls are currently quarantined.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Universities Slam ICE Rule
Rule means international students will have to leave the country if their school doesn't offer in-person classes.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Henry Redman
UW-Milwaukee, Madison Will Reopen This Fall
Universities will limit the size of in person classes, with many courses moving online.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
UW Plans Testing All Students, Faculty
System President Ray Cross says goal is for in-person classes at all campuses this fall.
May 9th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
UW System Projects $170 Million Revenue Loss
Housing and dining fee refunds and college sports revenue losses, all due to pandemic.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Universities Make Changes in Face of COVID-19
Many campuses are going to remote classes and are asking students not to return from Spring Break.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
UWM Employee Tested for Coronavirus
University extending spring break a week, transitioning to online courses.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Alana Watson
Remembering the Molson Coors Victims
Families remember victims for the lives they lived. Shooter's family releases statement expressing sorrow.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess and Megan Hart
Regent’s UW President’s Search Criticized
Search committee includes no faculty, staff or non-regent students.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Evers, Blank Plan $15 Minimum Wage
Raises for all state and UW-Madison workers in 2020/2021
Nov 9th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Regents Okay Pay Hike for UW Staff
UW System officials say uncompetitive pay causing faculty turnover.
Dec 8th, 2018 by Hope Kirwan
More Foxconn Bells and Whistles
They want a new venture fund and UW-Madison fund -- all subsidized by our taxes.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Governor of Giveaways
Instead of building a real economy, Walker is trying to buy one.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
How CROWE Can Help State Economy
The launching of UW-Madison Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy is much needed.
Nov 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
The Future of Wisconsin
How to position the state economy in a truly global era.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Ken Smith
College Students Face Unique Barriers to Voting
Courts have thrown out some requirements, but most college IDs can’t be used.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Elizabeth Campbell
UW Faculty Protests Anger GOP Legislators
Walker and legislators double down: they won’t restore UW cuts or tenure protection.
May 23rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
What Would Tommy Do?
A Republican governor was once UW’s greatest champion. Those days are long gone.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
7 Ways to Fight the Brain Drain
UW System cuts don't help, but taking the right steps can improve system and retain graduates.
Oct 14th, 2015 by John Torinus
Why Tenure and Shared Governance Are Needed
Legislators' push for top-down management will damage UW System and chase away top faculty.
Jul 8th, 2015 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Why Walker Had to Cut UW Funding
His presidential ambitions left him with no other option.
Feb 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
