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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Evers appointee selected as UW Regents board president
An appointee of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was elected president of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Friday, defeating an appointee of former Republican Gov. Scott Walker in a rare contested race.
UW System tuition freeze: Republicans vote to end after 8 years
The Legislature's Republican-led budget committee voted to end the University of Wisconsin System tuition freeze after eight years.
Caufield jumps to pros after historic season at Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Cole Caufield can mark April 9 down as one for the record books.
University of Wisconsin hires former Foxconn exec to expand partnerships
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has hired a former Foxconn Technology Group official to lead its efforts to build and expand partnerships with companies looking to engage with school.
EWBeUnited: Engineers Without Borders fundraiser goes virtual
The Engineers Without Borders UW-Madison chapter is taking its fundraising efforts virtual due to the pandemic.
UW to hold 2 in-person, outdoor ceremonies for spring commencement
The spring commencement is on at the University of Wisconsin. But it will look quite different.
