'Grateful and blessed:' Cristian Driver, Donald Driver's son, gets scholarship offer from UW
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers extended a scholarship offer to Cristian Driver, Donald Driver's son.Cristian Driver, a sophomore in Texas, tweeted the news.Driver is a safety and a highly-touted recruit, with a number of big schools showing interest.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers extended a scholarship offer to Cristian Driver, Donald Driver's son.Cristian Driver, a sophomore in Texas, tweeted the news.Driver is a safety and a highly-touted recruit, with a number of big schools showing interest.
No. 19 Wisconsin to start QB Jack Coan in season opener
MADISON — Jack Coan has been named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.Sunday's move came as no surprise, since Coan took the first-team reps in fall camp, ahead of Chase Wolf and highly touted freshman Graham Mertz.
MADISON — Jack Coan has been named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.Sunday's move came as no surprise, since Coan took the first-team reps in fall camp, ahead of Chase Wolf and highly touted freshman Graham Mertz.
Former Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus found not guilty of rape
MADISON -- A jury deliberated for just 30 minutes on Friday, Aug. 2 before former University of Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was acquitted on charges alleging that he sexually assaulted two female students.Cephus, 21, was suspended from the football team last August and was expelled from the university earlier this year for violating its non-academic misconduct code.
MADISON -- A jury deliberated for just 30 minutes on Friday, Aug. 2 before former University of Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was acquitted on charges alleging that he sexually assaulted two female students.Cephus, 21, was suspended from the football team last August and was expelled from the university earlier this year for violating its non-academic misconduct code.
Woman tells jury ex-UW football player raped her in his home
MADISON — The trial of former University of Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus began Tuesday with a woman testifying that Cephus raped her in his apartment.Cephus, 21, of Macon, Georgia, is charged with second- and third-degree sexual assault after two 18-year-old women reported to police that he had assaulted them on the same night in April 2018.
MADISON — The trial of former University of Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus began Tuesday with a woman testifying that Cephus raped her in his apartment.Cephus, 21, of Macon, Georgia, is charged with second- and third-degree sexual assault after two 18-year-old women reported to police that he had assaulted them on the same night in April 2018.
Bill would allow UW to increase tuition up to inflation
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin would be able to increase tuition by no more than the rate of inflation under a bill that the chairman of the state Assembly's higher education committee plans to introduce.The proposal envisions a time after a tuition freeze that has been in place for six years and will run for at least two more.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin would be able to increase tuition by no more than the rate of inflation under a bill that the chairman of the state Assembly's higher education committee plans to introduce.The proposal envisions a time after a tuition freeze that has been in place for six years and will run for at least two more.
After crash killed wife, daughter, UW assistant coach focused on recovery, helping others
MADISON -- University of Wisconsin officials on Monday, June 3 issued a statement on behalf of Howard Moore and his family after a crash in Michigan that killed his wife and daughter, and left Moore and his son injured.The statement is below:
MADISON -- University of Wisconsin officials on Monday, June 3 issued a statement on behalf of Howard Moore and his family after a crash in Michigan that killed his wife and daughter, and left Moore and his son injured.The statement is below:
Budget panel votes to continue UW tuition freeze
MADISON — The Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee voted Tuesday to continue a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze for another two years and give the system about $58 million in additional state money, less than half as much as Democratic Gov.
MADISON — The Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee voted Tuesday to continue a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze for another two years and give the system about $58 million in additional state money, less than half as much as Democratic Gov.
UW assistant coach Howard Moore up, walking after crash killed wife, daughter
MADISON -- University of Wisconsin officials said Monday, May 27 assistant men's basketball coach Howard Moore was up and walking at a hospital after a weekend automobile wreck in Michigan that killed his wife and daughter.The school also said Moore's son, Jerell, had been released from a hospital and was in the care of family.Moore's wife, Jennifer, and daughter Jaidyn were killed early Saturday in the crash on the M-14 highway in Washtenaw County.
MADISON -- University of Wisconsin officials said Monday, May 27 assistant men's basketball coach Howard Moore was up and walking at a hospital after a weekend automobile wreck in Michigan that killed his wife and daughter.The school also said Moore's son, Jerell, had been released from a hospital and was in the care of family.Moore's wife, Jennifer, and daughter Jaidyn were killed early Saturday in the crash on the M-14 highway in Washtenaw County.
'Heartbreaking news:' UW assistant basketball coach loses wife, daughter in wrong-way crash
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The University of Wisconsin said Sunday the wife and daughter of men's basketball assistant coach Howard Moore were killed in a Michigan automobile accident.Moore's wife, Jennifer, and daughter Jaidyn were killed early Saturday in the crash on the M-14 highway in Washtenaw County's Superior Township, the department said."There are no words to describe how devastated we are for Howard and his family," Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said. "Our basketball program is an extremely close family and we are all grieving."Samantha Winchester of Ann Arbor was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of the Detroit-area freeway when she struck a car head-on that was carrying the Moore family, Michigan State Police Lt.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The University of Wisconsin said Sunday the wife and daughter of men's basketball assistant coach Howard Moore were killed in a Michigan automobile accident.Moore's wife, Jennifer, and daughter Jaidyn were killed early Saturday in the crash on the M-14 highway in Washtenaw County's Superior Township, the department said."There are no words to describe how devastated we are for Howard and his family," Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said. "Our basketball program is an extremely close family and we are all grieving."Samantha Winchester of Ann Arbor was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of the Detroit-area freeway when she struck a car head-on that was carrying the Moore family, Michigan State Police Lt.
JJ Watt delivers commencement speech at UW-Madison graduation ceremony
MADISON -- Thousands of students at the University of Wisconsin graduated Saturday, May 11, with JJ Watt as the commencement speaker.Watt shared a powerful message for the graduating class of 2019."Nobody accomplishes their dreams alone.
MADISON -- Thousands of students at the University of Wisconsin graduated Saturday, May 11, with JJ Watt as the commencement speaker.Watt shared a powerful message for the graduating class of 2019."Nobody accomplishes their dreams alone.
JJ Watt reveals he doesn't plan to write his May 11 UW commencement address
MADISON -- J.J. Watt, Houston Texans defensive end and former Wisconsin Badgers player will be back on campus at UW on May 11 -- not to play football -- but to deliver the spring commencement address before the Class of 2019!
MADISON -- J.J. Watt, Houston Texans defensive end and former Wisconsin Badgers player will be back on campus at UW on May 11 -- not to play football -- but to deliver the spring commencement address before the Class of 2019!
University of Wisconsin sees spike in graduation rates
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System officials say graduation numbers are up from 10 years ago, and that the number of graduates of color has more than doubled in that period.Wisconsin Public Radio reports that nearly 37,000 students completed their degrees in the last academic year, a 13 percent increase on the 2007-2008 school year.UW System President Ray Cross says there were 4,919 graduates of color in the 2017-2018 school year, up from 1,839 a decade ago.He says the system is looking to build graduation rates through "intrusive advising," a process in which advisers check on students who don't seem to be doing well.Cross acknowledged that enrollment is down overall at the system's 13 campuses, but he says the numbers show they're doing a better job of getting students to graduation.
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System officials say graduation numbers are up from 10 years ago, and that the number of graduates of color has more than doubled in that period.Wisconsin Public Radio reports that nearly 37,000 students completed their degrees in the last academic year, a 13 percent increase on the 2007-2008 school year.UW System President Ray Cross says there were 4,919 graduates of color in the 2017-2018 school year, up from 1,839 a decade ago.He says the system is looking to build graduation rates through "intrusive advising," a process in which advisers check on students who don't seem to be doing well.Cross acknowledged that enrollment is down overall at the system's 13 campuses, but he says the numbers show they're doing a better job of getting students to graduation.
'I can't wait:' JJ Watt to deliver the spring commencement address at UW in May
MADISON -- J.J. Watt will be the spring commencement speaker at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May.The announcement was made Wednesday, Feb. 6.According to a news release from UW officials, Watt, who attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 2008-10 and played for the Wisconsin Badgers, will share his approach to life with graduates on May 11.“I can’t wait to get back to Camp Randall,” said Watt in the release. “I’m so excited to see everybody there.”Watt was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and graduated from Pewaukee High School.
MADISON -- J.J. Watt will be the spring commencement speaker at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May.The announcement was made Wednesday, Feb. 6.According to a news release from UW officials, Watt, who attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 2008-10 and played for the Wisconsin Badgers, will share his approach to life with graduates on May 11.“I can’t wait to get back to Camp Randall,” said Watt in the release. “I’m so excited to see everybody there.”Watt was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and graduated from Pewaukee High School.
Regents OK millions in UW-Madison tuition hikes
MADISON — University of Wisconsin System regents are signing off on millions of dollars of tuition increases for out-of-state and graduate students at UW-Madison over the next two academic years.The plan calls for raising non-resident undergraduate tuition $810 and $828 to generate about $16 million in additional revenue.Increases in the university's professional schools include raising School of Business tuition by nearly 10 percent annually, generating about $1.7 million; raising tuition for resident medical doctor students by 5 percent annually and non-resident students by 8 percent annually; and increasing tuition for law students by $2,000 annually, generating about $1.2 million per year.The regents approved the increases unanimously without any discussion at a meeting Friday on the UW-La Crosse campus.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin System regents are signing off on millions of dollars of tuition increases for out-of-state and graduate students at UW-Madison over the next two academic years.The plan calls for raising non-resident undergraduate tuition $810 and $828 to generate about $16 million in additional revenue.Increases in the university's professional schools include raising School of Business tuition by nearly 10 percent annually, generating about $1.7 million; raising tuition for resident medical doctor students by 5 percent annually and non-resident students by 8 percent annually; and increasing tuition for law students by $2,000 annually, generating about $1.2 million per year.The regents approved the increases unanimously without any discussion at a meeting Friday on the UW-La Crosse campus.
Video: Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter terminated at UW over dropped television
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison has terminated its Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter after people pushed a television off the chapter's balcony and nearly hit a woman this summer.The university said Friday the chapter was terminated as a student organization for violating the Student Organization Code of Conduct.UW-Madison previously had suspended the chapter, pending an investigation, shortly after the June 30 incident.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison has terminated its Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter after people pushed a television off the chapter's balcony and nearly hit a woman this summer.The university said Friday the chapter was terminated as a student organization for violating the Student Organization Code of Conduct.UW-Madison previously had suspended the chapter, pending an investigation, shortly after the June 30 incident.
Wisconsin receiver sues university over discipline probe
MADISON — Embattled University of Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus is suing the school because he says a disciplinary probe it is conducting while he's trying to defend himself in a criminal sexual assault case violates his rights.Cephus was suspended from the Badgers in August after he was charged with sexually assaulting two drunken women in his apartment.
MADISON — Embattled University of Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus is suing the school because he says a disciplinary probe it is conducting while he's trying to defend himself in a criminal sexual assault case violates his rights.Cephus was suspended from the Badgers in August after he was charged with sexually assaulting two drunken women in his apartment.
Badger band director Leckrone stepping down after 50 years
MADISON — University of Wisconsin marching band director Michael Leckrone says he's stepping down at the end of the school year.The 82-year-old Leckrone has led the Badger Band since 1969.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin marching band director Michael Leckrone says he's stepping down at the end of the school year.The 82-year-old Leckrone has led the Badger Band since 1969.
UW System Board of Regents OK $1.96 billion construction budget
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a $1.96 billion construction and maintenance budget request.The board voted 16-1 to send the request to Gov.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a $1.96 billion construction and maintenance budget request.The board voted 16-1 to send the request to Gov.
FOX6 chases, studies storms with UW students: 'The better we understand it, the safer people are going to be'
MILES CITY, Mont. -- The FOX6 Weather Experts weren't always the experts you know today.
MILES CITY, Mont. -- The FOX6 Weather Experts weren't always the experts you know today.
Houston duo accused of stealing textbooks, targeting University of Wisconsin schools
MILWAUKEE -- A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against Ryan Lewis and Genisis Abellar, both of Houston, Texas.According to the indictment, Lewis and Abellar, both 35, stole textbooks from instructors’ offices at several University of Wisconsin System schools, including: University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, University of Wisconsin – Stout, and University of Wisconsin – River Falls.
MILWAUKEE -- A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against Ryan Lewis and Genisis Abellar, both of Houston, Texas.According to the indictment, Lewis and Abellar, both 35, stole textbooks from instructors’ offices at several University of Wisconsin System schools, including: University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, University of Wisconsin – Stout, and University of Wisconsin – River Falls.