UW-Wisconsin SAE chapter suspended over racist, bigoted slurs
MADISON — University of Wisconsin administrators have suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at the school's flagship campus, saying members were found to have repeatedly used racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic slurs and ostracized a black student who tried to stop it.The university's Committee on Student Organizations banned the fraternity from all Greek activities through Nov. 1 and won't allow it to recruit this fall.University documents say a former fraternity member came forward with allegations about the slurs and accused a fraternity member of assaulting him.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin administrators have suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at the school's flagship campus, saying members were found to have repeatedly used racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic slurs and ostracized a black student who tried to stop it.The university's Committee on Student Organizations banned the fraternity from all Greek activities through Nov. 1 and won't allow it to recruit this fall.University documents say a former fraternity member came forward with allegations about the slurs and accused a fraternity member of assaulting him.
UW-Madison Faculty Senate say no confidence in leaders
MADISON — Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have overwhelmingly supported a no-confidence vote in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents.Monday's voice vote came in the university's Faculty Senate, which has 220 senators representing more than 2,200 staff members.
MADISON — Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have overwhelmingly supported a no-confidence vote in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents.Monday's voice vote came in the university's Faculty Senate, which has 220 senators representing more than 2,200 staff members.
Arrest of black student sparks rally at University of Wisconsin
MADISON — Hundreds of demonstrators were rallying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to protest the arrest of a black student accused of spraying provocative graffiti messages around campus.
MADISON — Hundreds of demonstrators were rallying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to protest the arrest of a black student accused of spraying provocative graffiti messages around campus.
Former star Tony Granato to take reigns of UW Badgers men's hockey program
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers are again turning to one of their own to run the men's hockey program.Former Wisconsin star Tony Granato takes the reigns from Mike Eaves, who was fired after 14 seasons.Granato, a 1988 Olympian, played for 13 years in the NHL.Granato's brother Don is expected to be on the UW staff.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers are again turning to one of their own to run the men's hockey program.Former Wisconsin star Tony Granato takes the reigns from Mike Eaves, who was fired after 14 seasons.Granato, a 1988 Olympian, played for 13 years in the NHL.Granato's brother Don is expected to be on the UW staff.
Brussels attacks: Concern for students studying abroad in Belgium
MILWAUKEE -- Whenever there are attacks or disasters around the world, there is concern that students studying abroad may be in harm's way.
MILWAUKEE -- Whenever there are attacks or disasters around the world, there is concern that students studying abroad may be in harm's way.
Wisconsin fires men's hockey coach who led Badgers for 14 seasons
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin has fired men's hockey coach Mike Eaves who led the Badgers program for 14 seasons.Wisconsin had success under Eaves early in his tenure, but has struggled the past two seasons.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin has fired men's hockey coach Mike Eaves who led the Badgers program for 14 seasons.Wisconsin had success under Eaves early in his tenure, but has struggled the past two seasons.
Students disrupt UW regent meeting with diversity demands
MADISON — A group of about two dozen students has interrupted a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents meeting to demand the panel improve how minority students are treated.The students stood up during a discussion on tenure changes to complain about how they believe minority students are mistreated on UW campuses.
MADISON — A group of about two dozen students has interrupted a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents meeting to demand the panel improve how minority students are treated.The students stood up during a discussion on tenure changes to complain about how they believe minority students are mistreated on UW campuses.
Wisconsin removes 'interim' tag, names Greg Gard coach to replace Bo Ryan
MADISON — Wisconsin has named Greg Gard the permanent replacement for retired basketball coach Bo Ryan.The university's Board of Regents approved Gard's contract on Monday night following his successful audition as the interim coach.Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the university.Wisconsin is 13-6 since Gard took over following Ryan's abrupt retirement after a game on Dec. 15.
MADISON — Wisconsin has named Greg Gard the permanent replacement for retired basketball coach Bo Ryan.The university's Board of Regents approved Gard's contract on Monday night following his successful audition as the interim coach.Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the university.Wisconsin is 13-6 since Gard took over following Ryan's abrupt retirement after a game on Dec. 15.
UW-Madison to raise minimum wage for student employees
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is raising the minimum wage for student employees and the pay rate for graduate assistants.The school said in a news release Tuesday that the student hourly minimum wage is set to go up from $7.25 to $9 on Sept. 1.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is raising the minimum wage for student employees and the pay rate for graduate assistants.The school said in a news release Tuesday that the student hourly minimum wage is set to go up from $7.25 to $9 on Sept. 1.
Race the topic of discussion at UW, UW-Whitewater after incidents on campus last week
WHITEWATER/MADISON -- Race was the topic of discussion Tuesday evening, February 23rd on two college campuses in Wisconsin following incidents with racial undertones last week on the UW-Whitewater and UW campuses.
WHITEWATER/MADISON -- Race was the topic of discussion Tuesday evening, February 23rd on two college campuses in Wisconsin following incidents with racial undertones last week on the UW-Whitewater and UW campuses.
UW-Madison researchers to study Zika virus in monkeys
MADISON — Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison plan to use monkeys to study the mosquito-borne Zika virus.The studies start next week.
MADISON — Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison plan to use monkeys to study the mosquito-borne Zika virus.The studies start next week.
Former UW football player Montee Ball arrested in Madison
MADISON -- Former University of Wisconsin Badger and former Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball was arrested in Madison on Friday morning, February 5th.Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says officers were called to a downtown hotel around 3:45 a.m. Friday.
MADISON -- Former University of Wisconsin Badger and former Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball was arrested in Madison on Friday morning, February 5th.Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says officers were called to a downtown hotel around 3:45 a.m. Friday.
Couple donates $5 million to University of Wisconsin computer department
MADISON — A Milwaukee businessman and his wife have donated $5 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's computer sciences department.The university announced the donation from Sheldon Lubar and his wife, Marianne, on Friday.UW-Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge matched $2 million of the Lubars' donation, bringing the total amount of money the department will receive to $7 million.The money will go to endow two chairs and two professorships as well as establish an endowed discretionary fund.Sheldon Lubar graduated from UW-Madison's law school in 1953.
MADISON — A Milwaukee businessman and his wife have donated $5 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's computer sciences department.The university announced the donation from Sheldon Lubar and his wife, Marianne, on Friday.UW-Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge matched $2 million of the Lubars' donation, bringing the total amount of money the department will receive to $7 million.The money will go to endow two chairs and two professorships as well as establish an endowed discretionary fund.Sheldon Lubar graduated from UW-Madison's law school in 1953.
Bluff failures accelerate near Concordia University years after jury finds rock wall a 'nuisance'
MEQUON -- Lake Michigan bluffs are disappearing at an alarming rate and so are the beaches below them.
MEQUON -- Lake Michigan bluffs are disappearing at an alarming rate and so are the beaches below them.
Wisconsin jury says Apple owes $234 million in patent case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A jury has awarded the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation more than $234 million in a patent infringement lawsuit against computer maker Apple Inc.The jury set the amount after about three hours of deliberations Friday.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A jury has awarded the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation more than $234 million in a patent infringement lawsuit against computer maker Apple Inc.The jury set the amount after about three hours of deliberations Friday.
Jury: Apple infringed on University of Wisconsin's tech patent
MADISON— A federal jury has found Apple Inc.
MADISON— A federal jury has found Apple Inc.
Regents approve lifting UW-Madison cap on out-of-state undergrads
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved lifting the cap on out-of-state undergraduates at UW-Madison.The system currently caps the number of out-of-state undergraduates at 27.5 percent of the total undergraduate population at each campus.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved lifting the cap on out-of-state undergraduates at UW-Madison.The system currently caps the number of out-of-state undergraduates at 27.5 percent of the total undergraduate population at each campus.
No threat found after UW-Madison student union evacuated
MADISON — Police have searched parts of the Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin and found no one with a weapon after receiving a call from a man who said he had a firearm in the library.Campus Police Lt.
MADISON — Police have searched parts of the Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin and found no one with a weapon after receiving a call from a man who said he had a firearm in the library.Campus Police Lt.
Wisconsin Badgers Rowing Team: Athletes with lots of power directed by the smallest one in the boat
MADISON -- There is an old saying in sports "you can't coach size -- you either have it, or you don't." But sometimes, brains beat out brawn.The Wisconsin Badgers Rowing Team is full of tall athletes with a lot of power, but they're directed by the smallest one in the boat."I really try to be the eyes and ears in the boat," UW Varsity Four Coxswain Kate Condon said."They really need to be a certain personality to be successful.
MADISON -- There is an old saying in sports "you can't coach size -- you either have it, or you don't." But sometimes, brains beat out brawn.The Wisconsin Badgers Rowing Team is full of tall athletes with a lot of power, but they're directed by the smallest one in the boat."I really try to be the eyes and ears in the boat," UW Varsity Four Coxswain Kate Condon said."They really need to be a certain personality to be successful.
Sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as Badgers get ready to battle Duke for the title!
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game, with tip-off set for about 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 6th, and it was a sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as tip-off approached Monday evening, and the atmosphere was electric!The Badgers were hoping to win their first national championship in 74 years!
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game, with tip-off set for about 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 6th, and it was a sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as tip-off approached Monday evening, and the atmosphere was electric!The Badgers were hoping to win their first national championship in 74 years!