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'Following the plume': Pilot study underway to clean up PFAS contamination in Dane County

‘Following the plume’: Pilot study underway to clean up PFAS contamination in Dane County

by Azul Kothari
April 5, 2022
Tug of War: Fate of Wisconsin wolves caught between hunters, Tribes, ecologists and cattlemen

Tug of War: Fate of Wisconsin wolves caught between hunters, Tribes, ecologists and cattlemen

by Azul Kothari
February 25, 2022
The Badger Herald archival photo of Camp Randall Stadium. March 8, 2021.

UWPD to beta test start-up’s security scanners at Camp Randall, other locations

by Azul Kothari
February 3, 2022
Exploring the connection between scientific disagreement, public engagement

Exploring the connection between scientific disagreement, public engagement

by Azul Kothari
December 7, 2021
‘Vaccine apartheid’ threatens America’s progress against pandemic

‘Vaccine apartheid’ threatens America’s progress against pandemic

by Azul Kothari
November 5, 2021
Two students from Menominee Indian High School work to fix voltages issue at a project site.

Conservation of black ash trees holds cultural, ecological significance

by Azul Kothari
October 14, 2021
Madison's Nano RED biotech develops viral therapy platform for COVID-19, lung cancer

Madison’s Nano RED biotech develops viral therapy platform for COVID-19, lung cancer

by Azul Kothari
September 22, 2021
Pet Finance: Putting a price tag on a dog's life through economic modeling

Pet Finance: Putting a price tag on a dog’s life through economic modeling

by Azul Kothari
September 22, 2021
Nina Bosnjak and a fellow teammate show of their wind turbine prototype at the 2021 Student Org Fair

STEM clubs at student org fair create spaces for competition, passion, mentorship

by Azul Kothari
September 20, 2021
Stop Line 3: The Indigenous-led fight to halt construction on the last remaining segment of a thousand-mile pipeline

Stop Line 3: The Indigenous-led fight to halt construction on the last remaining segment of a thousand-mile pipeline

by Azul Kothari
May 3, 2021
A photo of the damage tweeted out by the UW System.

Concrete slab from Van Hise facade breaks off, crashes outside front entrance

by Azul Kothari
April 6, 2021
UW experts offer perspective on recent Faculty Senate fossil fuel divestment resolution

UW experts offer perspective on recent Faculty Senate fossil fuel divestment resolution

by Azul Kothari
March 16, 2021
The Lab Report: Developing antiviral compounds and alternatives to radioactive labeling

The Lab Report: Developing antiviral compounds and alternatives to radioactive labeling

by Azul Kothari
January 31, 2021
Wisconsin Partnership Program awards $6 million through annual grant program

Wisconsin Partnership Program awards $6 million through annual grant program

by Azul Kothari
January 28, 2021
The newly renovated Biochemistry building, located across from the Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery, will open its doors to occupants over winter break. The $112 million project features new research facilities, student study spaces and a coffee shop. The facility will now house the biomolecular chemistry department and the biochemistry departments, which will allow for additional collaboration among UW researchers.

UW discovery changes current understanding of insulin pathway

by Azul Kothari
January 28, 2021
ASM calls on UW to pay telecommuting workers, implement pass/fail grading option

ASM calls on UW to pay telecommuting workers, implement pass/fail grading option

by Azul Kothari
December 8, 2020
Thanksgiving will lead to increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, UW expert says

Thanksgiving will lead to increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, UW expert says

by Azul Kothari
December 1, 2020
Native American Heritage month shines spotlight on Native American organizations, programs

Native American Heritage month shines spotlight on Native American organizations, programs

by Azul Kothari
November 20, 2020
UW patent arm ordered to pay Washington University $32 million in damages for violation of patent agreement

UW patent arm ordered to pay Washington University $32 million in damages for violation of patent agreement

by Azul Kothari
November 18, 2020
City Council postpones budget deliberations after hearing public comment

City Council postpones budget deliberations after hearing public comment

by Azul Kothari
November 11, 2020
SSFC approves Black Voice student budget, hears presentations from Student Veterans and Sex Out Loud

SSFC approves Black Voice student budget, hears presentations from Student Veterans and Sex Out Loud

by Azul Kothari
November 10, 2020
SSFC hears presentations from UW Dreamers, approves CWC budget after 10% decrease

SSFC hears presentations from UW Dreamers, approves CWC budget after 10% decrease

by Azul Kothari
November 3, 2020
Experts weigh in on proposed Trump Administration visa rule targeting international students

Experts weigh in on proposed Trump Administration visa rule targeting international students

by Azul Kothari
October 25, 2020
City council rejects resolution calling for 'Moral Restart' at UW

City council rejects resolution calling for ‘Moral Restart’ at UW

by Azul Kothari
October 22, 2020
SSFC reduces WABM budget by 25%, hears budget proposals from FH King and Wunk Sheek

SSFC reduces WABM budget by 25%, hears budget proposals from FH King and Wunk Sheek

by Azul Kothari
October 13, 2020
TAA , BIPOC Coalition march for racial justice and dismantling of UWPD

TAA , BIPOC Coalition march for racial justice and dismantling of UWPD

by Azul Kothari
October 11, 2020
COVID-19, COVID19, Coronavirus, UW Madison

Dane County reports record number of current COVID-19 hospitalizations

by Azul Kothari
October 5, 2020
New MSC director strives for 'best possible Wisconsin experience' for students of color

New MSC director strives for ‘best possible Wisconsin experience’ for students of color

by Azul Kothari
October 1, 2020
Local activists comment on new MPD Civilian Oversight Board

Local activists comment on new MPD Civilian Oversight Board

by Azul Kothari
September 22, 2020
Capitol, Madison, State Capitol, Carroll St,

Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Green Party request to appear on November ballot

by Azul Kothari
September 14, 2020
BLM statement mural

LINK. Madison calls for removal of Chamberlin Rock over racist nickname

by Azul Kothari
September 8, 2020
UW responds to white supremacist graffiti at Library Mall, adjacent off-campus buildings

UW responds to white supremacist graffiti at Library Mall, adjacent off-campus buildings

by Azul Kothari
September 4, 2020
UW partners with biotech company to develop COVID-19 vaccine

UW partners with biotech company to develop COVID-19 vaccine

by Azul Kothari
September 2, 2020
Kayley Janssen pipettes sewage samples before beginning the filtration process.

Wastewater samples from sewage treatment plants used to test for COVID-19

by Azul Kothari
August 18, 2020
UW survey finds Biden leading polls in Wisconsin, other key battleground states

UW survey finds Biden leading polls in Wisconsin, other key battleground states

by Azul Kothari
August 12, 2020
UW System requests flexibility to start semester early from Wisconsin legislature, Evers

UW System requests flexibility to start semester early from Wisconsin legislature, Evers

by Azul Kothari
June 3, 2020
MPD to crack down on any Mifflin Street Block Party attendees due to COVID-19

MPD to crack down on any Mifflin Street Block Party attendees due to COVID-19

by Azul Kothari
April 23, 2020
Badger Herald archival photo of the Kohl Center. January 26, 2017.

UW system stands to lose $168 million this semester

by Azul Kothari
April 21, 2020
UW holds virtual Earth Day Conference

UW holds virtual Earth Day Conference

by Azul Kothari
April 20, 2020
Returning spring-breakers instructed to self-quarantine

Returning spring-breakers instructed to self-quarantine

by Azul Kothari
March 30, 2020
Wisconsin COVID-19 cases grow to over 400

Wisconsin COVID-19 cases grow to over 400

by Azul Kothari
March 23, 2020
Biotech company makes new discovery in hormone imbalance research

Biotech company makes new discovery in hormone imbalance research

by Azul Kothari
March 10, 2020
Wisconsin receives failing grades in American Lung Association's annual report card

Wisconsin receives failing grades in American Lung Association’s annual report card

by Azul Kothari
February 18, 2020
New legislation to restrict use of PFAS, funding for research, testing

New legislation to restrict use of PFAS, funding for research, testing

by Azul Kothari
February 11, 2020
Voter registration drives held at Union South, Student Activities Center

Voter registration drives held at Union South, Student Activities Center

by Azul Kothari
January 22, 2020
UW lab pioneers new approach to study origin of life

UW lab pioneers new approach to study origin of life

by Azul Kothari
December 10, 2019
Oneida member says native communities, federal agencies must work together for sustainable futures

Oneida member says native communities, federal agencies must work together for sustainable futures

by Azul Kothari
December 5, 2019
SSFC approves Black Voice budget

SSFC approves Black Voice budget

by Azul Kothari
November 14, 2019
Opinion researcher encourages listening to individuals from different backgrounds

Opinion researcher encourages listening to individuals from different backgrounds

by Azul Kothari
November 5, 2019
Madison city council signs resolution declaring racism to be public health crisis

Madison city council signs resolution declaring racism to be public health crisis

by Azul Kothari
November 5, 2019
Legislation to protect natural hair introduced in Wisconsin

Legislation to protect natural hair introduced in Wisconsin

by Azul Kothari
September 17, 2019
Madison closer to reaching 100% renewable energy goal as program installs solar panels

Madison closer to reaching 100% renewable energy goal as program installs solar panels

by Azul Kothari
September 10, 2019
UWPD officers highlight campus resources when discussing assault, ticketing practices

UWPD officers highlight campus resources when discussing assault, ticketing practices

by Azul Kothari
July 25, 2019
UW Creative Arts Awards honor six recipients for creativity

UW Creative Arts Awards honor six recipients for creativity

by Azul Kothari
February 18, 2019
Survey ranks UW sixth in research expenditures, retains 2016 rank

Survey ranks UW sixth in research expenditures, retains 2016 rank

by Azul Kothari
December 11, 2018
BEER!

UW researchers, students partner with with local brewing company

by Azul Kothari
October 30, 2018
ICE enforcement surge sheds light on vulnerability of undocumented students

ICE enforcement surge sheds light on vulnerability of undocumented students

by Azul Kothari
October 16, 2018
New UW advertising campaign aims to correct misperceptions

New UW advertising campaign aims to correct misperceptions

by Azul Kothari
October 2, 2018
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