Georgia teachers' back-to-school rap becomes viral hit

A pair of high school teachers in Georgia have become online sensations after they starred in a back-to-school rap video.

Thompson won't say when UW System campuses would close due to COVID-19

Interim University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson said that he has a threshold in mind for when a COVID-19 outbreak would trigger campuses to shut down, but he's not saying what it is.

Dozens of California elementary schools permitted to reopen for in-person classes

Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.

UW Regents approve budget with tuition-forgiveness program

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously approved a state budget request that would increase spending by 3.5% in each of the next two years

With a staggered approach, UWM students move into dorms

Due to COVID-19, the process has been expanded from a few days to almost two weeks, with specific move-in times. 

UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms

Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Changing course, Kenosha Unified School District board votes to allow in-person, virtual learning choice

The Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education voted to rescind a previously-approved all-virtual learning model, now offering students and families a choice of virtual or in-person learning.

Thompson wants $95.7 million boost for UW in state budget

The interim UW-System president said he will ask Gov. Evers for added funding in the next state budget and seek permission to borrow up to $1 billion.