University of Wisconsin’s student government selected a student co-chair for its newly created committee that will assist with drafting the university’s new Diversity Plan Wednesday night. Associated Students of Madison Student Council voted to appoint UW graduate student Michael Jackson, who also earned his undergraduate degree from UW, to serve… Read more »

University Health Services plans to increase efforts to provide students with resources to prevent suicide in light of the University of Wisconsin’s second student suicide last Wednesday. With money from a federal grant intended to aid prevention of suicide on college campuses, UHS will partner with Dean of Students Lori… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin School of Business will host Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to deliver the keynote address of Ethics Week Tuesday at the Plenary Room in Grainger Hall. According to a UW statement, Selig will give a talk titled “Perspectives on Ethical Leadership — A View from… Read more »

As Madison Metro begins to enforce the existing student ID policy, many have observed a smooth transition into full implementation. According to Metro Madison Bus Driver Frances Craig, the policies, which are intended to eliminate fraudulent use of the unlimited bus pass by prohibiting students from selling their bus passes… Read more »

The Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs Committee and the University of Wisconsin Campus Area Housing will host a housing fair today in Varsity Hall at Union South, lasting from 3 until 6:30 p.m. Prospective student residents should expect to see 25 Madison-area landlords, representatives from various UW student services… Read more »

With early voting having ended Friday, the University of Wisconsin campus is ready to take on the crowds Election Day Tuesday. According to UW College Democrats President Chris Hoffman, there will be multiple voting locations around campus, including Memorial Union, Gordon Dining and Event Center, UW Welcome Center, Madison Fresh… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin’s student government held a forum Thursday focusing on changes in student section enforcement policies and the recent increase in the number of student ejections at football games.The Associated Students of Madison Shared Governance Committee hosted Ben Fraser, director of guest services for UW Athletics, to speak… Read more »

In a concluding round of public forums, University of Wisconsin’s Chancellor Search and Screen Committee held its third and final town hall meeting Friday, focusing primarily on the importance of the Wisconsin Idea in looking for a chancellor candidate. With the coming departure of UW Interim Chancellor David Ward, the… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin partnered with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation this weekend for a program intending to provide direction for disadvantaged Wisconsin youth. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation hosted an event through the Badges for Baseball program on Oct. 13, giving “at risk”… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin System is taking aim at working in conjunction with local businesses in an effort to provide opportunities to students and faculty to promote economic development.According to David Brukardt, UW associate vice president for economic development, the UW System Office of Economic Development plans to establish firm… Read more »

Hundreds of Madison residents and community members gathered at the corner of State Street and the Capitol Square on Sunday to participate in the Rainbird Foundation’s third annual Child Abuse Prevention Walk. Participants walked one mile around the Square to join the foundation’s “1,000 Mile Journey” for the end of… Read more »

GE Healthcare pledged $32.9 million over the next 10 years for a state-of-the-art imaging research facility at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health on Thursday.Department of Radiology Chair Tom Grist said the grant is simply a result of a long-standing, trusting relationship that the UWSMPH has… Read more »

A crowd of students, faculty and community members rallied at East Campus Mall Friday afternoon to support Badgers Against Racism’s efforts against the use of the term “Cinco de Mifflin” in connection with the Mifflin Street Block Party. Badgers Against Racism, a new coalition on campus that encourages people to… Read more »

Hundreds of students and community members sporting green shirts that read, “Ask, Listen, Save” gathered at Library Mall Saturday morning to participate in the second annual Suicide Prevention Walk. Organized by the University of Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Committee, the event sought to eliminate the stigmas of suicide and depression and… Read more »

Interim Chancellor David Ward released an updated report Friday detailing the University of Wisconsin’s plans to continue mediation with Adidas in light of accusations of unfair labor practices.  In the statement addressed to the Labor Licensing Policy Committee, Ward reasserted that mediation is a contractual responsibility for the university and… Read more »

Unveiled in an event on Friday, a new office on campus will further the goal of promoting sustainability at the University of Wisconsin through research, education and campus life. The event kicking off the opening of the Office of Sustainability featured several speakers who had roles in realizing the goals… Read more »

A leader of the University of Wisconsin Police Department presented university police challenges in facilitating and monitoring the crowds at last year’s union protests Saturday. Former UW Chancellor Biddy Martin was scheduled to speak but had to cancel due to health reasons, prompting Chief of Police and Associate Vice Chancellor… Read more »