UW must admit top Wisconsin high school students; Evers signs bill
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan measure that requires the University of Wisconsin-Madison to admit all high school students who finish in the top 5% of their class.
UW guaranteed admission; Wisconsin Legislature passes bill
The University of Wisconsin-Madison would be required to admit all high school students who finish in the top 5% of their class under a bill passed Tuesday by the state Legislature.
Universities of Wisconsin online courses; new website launched
The Universities of Wisconsin have launched a new website listing all online courses available across the system’s 13 campuses, system officials announced Wednesday, Feb. 7.
UW-Whitewater racist incident; students react to display, chants
A group of people projected a swastika on a residence hall at a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dorm and chanted racist words on Sunday night, Jan. 21.
Alzheimer's disease study; UW researchers land $150M grant
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin are leading a nationwide study into Alzheimer's disease, thanks to a $150 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
UW-La Crosse Chancellor Gow says he was fired for producing porn
Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow said that regents fired him because they were uncomfortable with him and his wife producing and appearing in pornographic videos.
UW Regents vote to terminate La Crosse chancellor
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously in a special meeting on Wednesday to terminate Joe Gow as chancellor of UW-La Crosse.
WI tribes' free tuition, fees; UW to cover cost of undergraduate degree
The University of Wisconsin announced it will offer financial support to cover the cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribes.
UWM armed sexual assault on campus, police investigate report
The UWM Police Department is investigating a reported on-campus armed sexual assault that took place Sunday in a wooded area along Edgewood.
Role of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on UW campuses
'Diversity, equity and inclusion' has been the center of a funding fight between the state legislature and the Universities of Wisconsin, and you might be wondering what exactly the DEI division does on campus.
UW regents back GOP deal; funding in exchange diversity effort limits
The Universities of Wisconsin regents have approved an $800 million deal with Republican lawmakers for pay raises and building projects, in exchange to limit diversity positions.
Wisconsin research boat, missing for weeks, found in Michigan
A University of Wisconsin-Madison doctoral student's research boat has been found in another state after it went missing on Lake Michigan weeks ago.
Speaker Vos done negotiating over UW pay raises, diversity deal
Wisconsin's top Republican lawmaker said he is done negotiating with the Universities of Wisconsin over pay raises and a diversity position funding deal.
UW regents reject Republican deal to reduce diversity positions
The regents of Universities of Wisconsin narrowly voted Saturday, Dec. 9, to reject a deal with Republican lawmakers.
UW reaches deal with Republicans, scales back diversity positions
Universities of Wisconsin officials announced they've agreed to freeze hiring for diversity positions, drop an affirmative action faculty hiring program at UW-Madison and create a position at the flagship campus focused on conservative thought.
UW pay raises; Speaker Robin Vos, UW officials disagree
The leader of the Wisconsin Senate said lawmakers are nearing a deal that would allow for pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees to take effect.
Wisconsin vs. Marquette Celebrity Softball Slam set for July
The Wisconsin vs. Marquette Celebrity Softball Slam will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
University pay raises; Wisconsin Republican leaders at odds
Earlier this year, Wisconsin Republicans rejected funding for UW’s top budget priority: a new engineering building on the flagship Madison campus.
UW-Madison research boat missing in Lake Michigan: 'Incalculable loss'
A UW-Madison doctoral student is asking people to be on the lookout after research boat used in her project went missing in Lake Michigan.
University of Wisconsin System enrollment grows; 1st time since 2014
Enrollment across the University of Wisconsin System grew slightly in 2023 for the first time since 2014, school officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 14.