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.
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.
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.
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UW officials: Complaint over counselors based on outdated info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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UW virus testing, vaccination rules: GOP lawmaker wants state OK
A Republican state lawmaker plans to block the University of Wisconsin from instituting COVID-19 testing, masking & vaccination protocols on campuses.
A Republican state lawmaker plans to block the University of Wisconsin from instituting COVID-19 testing, masking & vaccination protocols on campuses.
NFL awards UW researchers $4M for hamstring injuries study
Researchers led by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health teamed up with the NFL to study the prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries.
Researchers led by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health teamed up with the NFL to study the prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries.
Wisconsin student predicted Bucks-Suns NBA Finals 5 years ago
A 2021 NBA Finals faceoff between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns was not a matchup many saw coming – but a UW-Madison junior predicted just that all the way back in 2016.
A 2021 NBA Finals faceoff between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns was not a matchup many saw coming – but a UW-Madison junior predicted just that all the way back in 2016.
UW schools keep start date on Jewish holiday
Six University of Wisconsin System schools are moving ahead with start dates on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah despite calls for change.
Six University of Wisconsin System schools are moving ahead with start dates on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah despite calls for change.
UW Alzheimer’s clinical trial; volunteers needed
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting volunteers for a study testing an investigational treatment that aims to help prevent the earliest memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease.
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting volunteers for a study testing an investigational treatment that aims to help prevent the earliest memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Milwaukee caddie earns full ride to UW
Carrying heavy golf bags over long, hot summers can pay off for teenage caddies. One young man is benefitting from doing just that.
Carrying heavy golf bags over long, hot summers can pay off for teenage caddies. One young man is benefitting from doing just that.
UW Extended Campus launches online certificates in September
University of Wisconsin System campuses are partnering with UW Extended Campus to launch five new online certificates starting in September 2021.
University of Wisconsin System campuses are partnering with UW Extended Campus to launch five new online certificates starting in September 2021.