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.

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.

Marquette, Wisconsin Fiserv Forum volleyball game sets attendance record

The Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Wisconsin Badgers volleyball match Wednesday was Fiserv Forum's first and set an attendance record.

Vice President Kamala Harris UW visit; part of month-long college tour

Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a stop at University of Wisconsin soon as part of a month-long college tour across the nation, the White House announced.

UW-Madison student attacked, UWM grad gets $1M bond

A UW student was brutally attacked and raped early Sunday, and the UWM graduate charged made his initial court appearance Thursday. Cash bond was set at $1 million.

UW-Madison student 'brutally attacked,' man arrested

A University of Wisconsin student was "brutally attacked" and sexually assaulted in downtown Madison early Sunday morning, Sept. 3.

Pier collapse at University of Wisconsin
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A pier collapse at the UW Memorial Union Terrace, sending dozens of people into Lake Mendota.

1970 UW-Madison bombing, FBI continues search for wanted man

The FBI has released new photographs of Leo Frederick Burt – wanted for his alleged involvement in a 1970 bombing at UW-Madison's Sterling Hall.

Kwik Trip, Badger Band member partner for company's 1st NIL deal

Kwik Trip announced its first collegiate NIL partnership Tuesday – not with a student-athlete, but with a student nonetheless.

Wisconsin budget: Evers signs, partially vetoes 2023-25 plan

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed on Wednesday, July 5 the 2023-25 Biennial Budget at the State Capitol in Madison – but with partial vetoes.

SCOTUS 'affirmative action' ruling, in Wisconsin, UW most affected

At the University of Wisconsin, they did consider race as part of their admission process. Marquette University filed a brief with the court in support of “affirmative action."

Potential UW budget cuts, Wisconsin Republicans mum after delayed vote

Wisconsin's Republicans weren't saying Wednesday whether they would cut tens of millions of dollars from the University of Wisconsin budget after delaying a vote on the subject.

University of Wisconsin building project; Republicans reject funding

GOP lawmakers rejected funding for the University of Wisconsin's top priority, the replacement of an engineering building on its flagship Madison campus.

UW-Madison commencement, Eric Holder to give speech

Former Attorney General Eric Holder is set to give the spring commencement speech at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May.

5% tuition increase: UW System leader seeks from regents

University of Wisconsin System students would face a 5% tuition increase next year under a plan the system's president, Jay Rothman, unveiled Thursday, March 2.