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The Badger Herald

Cat Carroll, Managing Editor

Cat Carroll is managing editor of The Badger Herald. She previously served as print news editor, and covers stories related to mental health, refugee communities and workers rights. Cat is a junior at UW majoring in journalism and German with certificates in Middle East studies and public policy. She hopes to pursue a career in foreign correspondence.

All content by Cat Carroll
Badger Herald archival photo of the University of Wisconsin Police Department building.

UWPD investigation of Wednesday battery ongoing

by Cat Carroll
April 25, 2024
Ian Robertson, Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering at University of Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of UW News.

College of Engineering dean to step down after overseeing improvements to program

by Cat Carroll
April 22, 2024
Journalist Ezra Klein delivers public talk in Madison. April 16, 2024.

‘Politics is not predetermined’: Ezra Klein discusses increased polarization in Madison talk

by Cat Carroll
April 17, 2024
International journalist Jason Motlagh interviewing Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of Jason Motlagh.

Freelance journalist Jason Motlagh centers individuals in dedicated global storytelling

by Cat Carroll
April 9, 2024
Photo by Cat Carroll, The Badger Herald.

UW students organize Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention

by Cat Carroll
April 8, 2024
Sexual assault occurred in Langdon Street fraternity Friday

Sexual assault occurred in Langdon Street fraternity Friday

by Cat Carroll
March 14, 2024
U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. March 6, 2024.

‘Born a Badger’: Secretary of Labor Julie Su’s Madison roots inspire federal worker advocacy

by Cat Carroll
March 6, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of the University of Wisconsin Police Department building.

UWPD investigates physical assault of two students Sunday

by Cat Carroll
March 5, 2024
UWPD, MFD respond to Lake Mendota ice rescue Friday morning

UWPD, MFD respond to Lake Mendota ice rescue Friday morning

by Cat Carroll
February 23, 2024
David Bagby serves as new UW director of federal relations

David Bagby serves as new UW director of federal relations

by Cat Carroll
February 22, 2024
Wisconsin State Capitol

Eric Hovde announces bid for 2024 Senate race

by Cat Carroll
February 20, 2024
Dane County joins local governments across nation in call for ceasefire in Gaza

Dane County joins local governments across nation in call for ceasefire in Gaza

by Cat Carroll
February 19, 2024
Amid national student mental health crisis, UHS expands student support resources

Amid national student mental health crisis, UHS expands student support resources

by Cat Carroll
February 16, 2024
Chancellor Mnookin outlines new initiatives for coming year in second Board of Regents address

Chancellor Mnookin outlines new initiatives for coming year in second Board of Regents address

by Cat Carroll
February 8, 2024
Demolition workers protesting HM Brandt, LLC outside of their downtown worksite in February.

‘They deserve better’: Demolition workers picket for fair wages outside of Lake St. parking garage site

by Cat Carroll
February 7, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. September 24, 2024.

UW is facing a Title VI investigation. What does this mean?

by Cat Carroll
February 3, 2024
MPD investigation of property damage to Hillel Foundation building ongoing

MPD investigation of property damage to Hillel Foundation building ongoing

by Cat Carroll
February 1, 2024
Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise Program to begin Fall 2024, cover cost of undergraduate degree for students from Wisconsin Indian tribes

Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise Program to begin Fall 2024, cover cost of undergraduate degree for students from Wisconsin Indian tribes

by Cat Carroll
December 18, 2023
DEI efforts, student support, civil dialogue remain key priorities for Chancellor Mnookin in second year

DEI efforts, student support, civil dialogue remain key priorities for Chancellor Mnookin in second year

by Cat Carroll
December 14, 2023
Madison City Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza in unanimous vote

Madison City Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza in unanimous vote

by Cat Carroll
December 6, 2023
Color of Drinking survey will identify opportunities to address campus climate around alcohol

Color of Drinking survey will identify opportunities to address campus climate around alcohol

by Cat Carroll
December 4, 2023
The view of the Capitol from State St

State Sen. Melissa Agard announces campaign for Dane County Executive

by Cat Carroll
November 30, 2023
UW students hold demonstrations to recognize current state of Israel-Hamas war

UW students hold demonstrations to recognize current state of Israel-Hamas war

by Cat Carroll
November 29, 2023
White supremacist group holds demonstration in Madison

White supremacist group holds demonstration in Madison

by Cat Carroll
November 18, 2023
UW campus to take part in ‘Great American Smokeout’ Thursday, part of month-long initiative

UW campus to take part in ‘Great American Smokeout’ Thursday, part of month-long initiative

by Cat Carroll
November 15, 2023
Mental health professionals encourage early intervention, mindful habits for winter mental wellness

Mental health professionals encourage early intervention, mindful habits for winter mental wellness

by Cat Carroll
November 13, 2023
Madison Police Department investigation of reported racially-motivated incident ongoing 

Madison Police Department investigation of reported racially-motivated incident ongoing 

by Cat Carroll
November 9, 2023
People of UW: Slow Food co-executive directors talk building community over food

People of UW: Slow Food co-executive directors talk building community over food

by Cat Carroll
November 7, 2023
Ben Shapiro campus lecture, 2016

Ben Shapiro to visit UW campus in November

by Cat Carroll
October 16, 2023
Chancellor Mnookin releases statement on Israel-Hamas war following responses on campus

Chancellor Mnookin releases statement on Israel-Hamas war following responses on campus

by Cat Carroll
October 11, 2023
UW System to rebrand as Universities of Wisconsin

UW System to rebrand as Universities of Wisconsin

by Cat Carroll
October 10, 2023
GoFundMe organized to support survivor of recent downtown act of violence

GoFundMe organized to support survivor of recent downtown act of violence

by Cat Carroll
September 13, 2023
Conscious curriculum: The fight for expansion of UWs Ethnic Studies Requirement

Conscious curriculum: The fight for expansion of UW’s Ethnic Studies Requirement

by Cat Carroll
September 12, 2023
Republican presidential candidates take stage in Milwaukee for first debate

Republican presidential candidates take stage in Milwaukee for first debate

by Cat Carroll
August 24, 2023
Three Dane County Board supervisors resign, leaving campus-area seat open

Three Dane County Board supervisors resign, leaving campus-area seat open

by Cat Carroll
August 21, 2023
Overdose spike alert issued in Dane County

Overdose spike alert issued in Dane County

by Cat Carroll
August 9, 2023
Madison City Council approves housing development proposal in reconsideration vote

Madison City Council approves housing development proposal in reconsideration vote

by Cat Carroll
July 12, 2023
Madison Common Council rejects housing development proposal, preserves affordable housing

Madison Common Council rejects housing development proposal, preserves affordable housing

by Cat Carroll
June 30, 2023
UPDATED: Air quality advisory issued in Dane County, across southern Wisconsin

UPDATED: Air quality advisory issued in Dane County, across southern Wisconsin

by Cat Carroll
June 27, 2023
The Badger Herald archival photo. June 2023. Photo by Cat Carroll.

UW researchers awarded ISEI grant to research post-sexual assault care services for underrepresented groups

by Cat Carroll
June 26, 2023
State, community leaders honor Juneteenth with flag raised over Capitol building

State, community leaders honor Juneteenth with flag raised over Capitol building

by Cat Carroll
June 16, 2023
State legislature rejects funding for new College of Engineering building

State legislature rejects funding for new College of Engineering building

by Cat Carroll
June 2, 2023
Overdose spike alert issued in Dane County

Overdose spike alert issued in Dane County

by Cat Carroll
May 24, 2023
UW students, families gather at Camp Randall Stadium for 2023 spring commencement

UW students, families gather at Camp Randall Stadium for 2023 spring commencement

by Cat Carroll
May 14, 2023
Blk Power Coalition leads call to action demonstration following racist video

Blk Power Coalition leads call to action demonstration following racist video

by Cat Carroll
May 4, 2023
Open Seat Food Pantry demand reveals food insecurity on campus

Open Seat Food Pantry demand reveals food insecurity on campus

by Cat Carroll
May 3, 2023
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. to serve as next UW provost

Charles Lee Isbell Jr. to serve as next UW provost

by Cat Carroll
May 1, 2023
Yom HaShoah commemorates, remembers victims of the Holocaust

Yom HaShoah commemorates, remembers victims of the Holocaust

by Cat Carroll
April 20, 2023
Madison Rally for Our Rights shows local support of reproductive freedom

Madison Rally for Our Rights shows local support of reproductive freedom

by Cat Carroll
April 2, 2023
UWs strong legacy of service continues with resumed overseas Peace Corps service

UW’s strong legacy of service continues with resumed overseas Peace Corps service

by Cat Carroll
March 14, 2023
UW Chabad, Hillel host events to celebrate Purim

UW Chabad, Hillel host events to celebrate Purim

by Cat Carroll
March 6, 2023
The S in STEM: Sexism in STEM classes places barriers for underrepresented students

The ‘S’ in STEM: Sexism in STEM classes places barriers for underrepresented students

by Cat Carroll
January 11, 2023
Four candidates to run for open seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Four candidates to run for open seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court

by Cat Carroll
December 14, 2022
UW holds Campus Rally for Iran as part of international movement

UW holds Campus Rally for Iran as part of international movement

by Cat Carroll
November 30, 2022
Fall 2019

UW expert weighs in on possible recession, inflation’s impact on students

by Cat Carroll
November 21, 2022
Tony Evers wins Wisconsin gubernatorial race

Tony Evers wins Wisconsin gubernatorial race

by Cat Carroll
November 9, 2022
Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at Orpheum Theater ahead of midterm election

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at Orpheum Theater ahead of midterm election

by Cat Carroll
November 6, 2022
Antisemitic costume seen during Halloween weekend causes hurt, fear among students

Antisemitic costume seen during Halloween weekend causes hurt, fear among students

by Cat Carroll
October 31, 2022
Madison community raises awareness for survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Madison community raises awareness for survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Cat Carroll
October 26, 2022
Vandalism found on campus prior to Matt Walsh arrival

Vandalism found on campus prior to Matt Walsh arrival

by Cat Carroll
October 24, 2022
Artists, community members gather outside Madison Museum of Contemporary Art for final day of exhibition

Artists, community members gather outside Madison Museum of Contemporary Art for final day of exhibition

by Cat Carroll
October 18, 2022
Community members join national efforts, march for reproductive rights

Community members join national efforts, march for reproductive rights

by Cat Carroll
October 10, 2022
Wisconsin farmers evaluate climate change impacts, consider solutions

Wisconsin farmers evaluate climate change impacts, consider solutions

by Cat Carroll
September 27, 2022
Fostering Success expands to additional campuses, supports underrepresented students

Fostering Success expands to additional campuses, supports underrepresented students

by Cat Carroll
September 16, 2022
UWPD, Dane County officials respond to body found on Lake Mendota

UWPD, Dane County officials respond to body found on Lake Mendota

by Cat Carroll
August 19, 2022
Evers to face Tim Michels in 2022 midterm election

Evers to face Tim Michels in 2022 midterm election

by Cat Carroll
August 17, 2022
Chancellor-designee Mnookin holds press conference, answers questions about appointment

Chancellor-designee Mnookin holds press conference, answers questions about appointment

by Cat Carroll
May 19, 2022
As spring 2022 commencement approaches, students express shortcomings by UW

As spring 2022 commencement approaches, students express shortcomings by UW

by Cat Carroll
May 9, 2022
Greater Madison Writing Project strengthens field of education

Greater Madison Writing Project strengthens field of education

by Cat Carroll
May 5, 2022
Muslim students explain UWs shortcomings with Ramadan support

Muslim students explain UW’s shortcomings with Ramadan support

by Cat Carroll
May 3, 2022
Family, community members demand justice for Quadren Wilson

Family, community members demand justice for Quadren Wilson

by Cat Carroll
April 23, 2022
New staff climate survey to help UW evaluate workplace environment

New staff climate survey to help UW evaluate workplace environment

by Cat Carroll
April 15, 2022
Subcontractor hospitalized following fire at Camp Randall

Subcontractor hospitalized following fire at Camp Randall

by Cat Carroll
April 13, 2022
Chazen

UW restricts Elvehjem Building access following engineering analysis

by Cat Carroll
April 1, 2022
US Supreme Court rejects Wisconsin redistricting map

US Supreme Court rejects Wisconsin redistricting map

by Cat Carroll
March 25, 2022
state capitol

Budget resolution for Dane County Jail aims to address criminal justice reform goals

by Cat Carroll
March 23, 2022
Wisconsin Supreme Court considers charging trafficking victim who shot captor for homicide

Wisconsin Supreme Court considers charging trafficking victim who shot captor for homicide

by Cat Carroll
March 11, 2022
Former UW student identified as fan who made racist gestures at Northwestern basketball game

Former UW student identified as fan who made racist gestures at Northwestern basketball game

by Cat Carroll
March 7, 2022
Wisconsin communities to hold eight-week-long demonstrations in call for climate action

Wisconsin communities to hold eight-week-long demonstrations in call for climate action

by Cat Carroll
March 2, 2022
UW fights national decrease in teachers with Teacher Pledge

UW fights national decrease in teachers with Teacher Pledge

by Cat Carroll
March 1, 2022
7 US Senate Democratic candidates attend UW College Dems, WUD SoPo forum

7 US Senate Democratic candidates attend UW College Dems, WUD SoPo forum

by Cat Carroll
February 25, 2022
PAVE floats collaboration with ASM, SSFC to add full-time positions in survivor services

PAVE floats collaboration with ASM, SSFC to add full-time positions in survivor services

by Cat Carroll
February 23, 2022
JSA commemorates 80th anniversary of Japanese American internment during WWII

JSA commemorates 80th anniversary of Japanese American internment during WWII

by Cat Carroll
February 22, 2022
Dane County Board rejects cheaper version of jail renovation

Dane County Board rejects cheaper version of jail renovation

by Cat Carroll
February 8, 2022
Black man shot, injured by state officers during arrest in Madison

Black man shot, injured by state officers during arrest in Madison

by Cat Carroll
February 8, 2022
SSFC appoints student as new healthcare advisory committee representative

SSFC appoints student as new healthcare advisory committee representative

by Cat Carroll
February 3, 2022
Recent cocaine busts indicative of growing problem in Wisconsin

Recent cocaine busts indicative of growing problem in Wisconsin

by Cat Carroll
February 3, 2022
Wisconsin conservative law firm moves to prohibit absentee ballot boxes for spring primary

Wisconsin conservative law firm moves to prohibit absentee ballot boxes for spring primary

by Cat Carroll
January 27, 2022
UW offers wide variety of free mental health resources to students

UW offers wide variety of free mental health resources to students

by Cat Carroll
December 9, 2021
State Street wont be busy for a while

BRT off of State Street may reduce accessibility for low-income students, reduce travel time, ASM rep says

by Cat Carroll
December 7, 2021
The city of Madison has faced threats to shared governance ever since the state began a series of major reductions to shared revenue payments to cities, towns and villages.

UW sustainability course proposes greener campus fleet

by Cat Carroll
November 30, 2021
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