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A Cause for Paws: Students turn to four-legged friends in times of stress

A Cause for Paws: Students turn to four-legged friends in times of stress

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 10, 2020
Making Connections: The Importance of Relationships at an R1 University 

Making Connections: The Importance of Relationships at an R1 University 

by Gretchen Gerlach
July 25, 2019
After long winter, UW Arboretum prepares for warm weather ahead

After long winter, UW Arboretum prepares for warm weather ahead

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 16, 2019
They were here: UW alumna bell hooks — trailblazing writer, pioneering theorist, conversation starter

They were here: UW alumna bell hooks — trailblazing writer, pioneering theorist, conversation starter

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 18, 2019
UW kinesiology major competes in NBC’s 'The Titan Games'

UW kinesiology major competes in NBC’s ‘The Titan Games’

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 8, 2019
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Nonprofit Kiva to launch next month in support of local women entrepreneurs

by Gretchen Gerlach
January 29, 2019
Despite progress, homelessness remains a concern in Madison community, organizations say

Despite progress, homelessness remains a concern in Madison community, organizations say

by Gretchen Gerlach
November 27, 2018
Man with outstanding warrant resists arrest on State Street

Man with outstanding warrant resists arrest on State Street

by Gretchen Gerlach
November 17, 2018
Global Health Institute director discusses effect of climate change on health, social justice

Global Health Institute director discusses effect of climate change on health, social justice

by Gretchen Gerlach
November 15, 2018
Homicide continues to concern city officials after State Street Ramp shooting

Homicide continues to concern city officials after State Street Ramp shooting

by Gretchen Gerlach
November 13, 2018
US immigration policies, politics deter international graduate students, but UW still sees increase in enrollment

US immigration policies, politics deter international graduate students, but UW still sees increase in enrollment

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 30, 2018
Man arrested after chasing, spraying victims with fire extinguisher

Man arrested after chasing, spraying victims with fire extinguisher

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 28, 2018
Woman is attacked after witnessing suspect enter unlocked Uber car

Woman is attacked after witnessing suspect enter unlocked Uber car

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 28, 2018
Results of UW Athletic Department health, safety review suggest need for improved mental health services

Results of UW Athletic Department health, safety review suggest need for improved mental health services

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 23, 2018
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UW renews participation in AAU sexual misconduct, assault campus climate survey

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 4, 2018
SSFC votes to fund Campus Women's Center for two years

SSFC votes to fund Campus Women’s Center for two years

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 27, 2018
Public Service Commission reviews Madison Water Utility’s proposed $7 monthly increase for local customers

Public Service Commission reviews Madison Water Utility’s proposed $7 monthly increase for local customers

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 25, 2018
Health care coverage extended to transgender state employees after 5-4 vote by GIB

Health care coverage extended to transgender state employees after 5-4 vote by GIB

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 18, 2018
UW mourns death of Susan Brandscheid, “iconic presence” in SJMC

UW mourns death of Susan Brandscheid, “iconic presence” in SJMC

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 14, 2018
Suspect used racial slurs, death threats against black officer after incident at downtown bar

Suspect used racial slurs, death threats against black officer after incident at downtown bar

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 14, 2018
Madison's total property value exceeds Milwaukee's for first time ever

Madison’s total property value exceeds Milwaukee’s for first time ever

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 11, 2018
Suspect arrested after threatening victim with knife on State Street

Suspect arrested after threatening victim with knife on State Street

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 7, 2018
At first meeting of fall semester, SSFC hears Wunk Sheek eligibility proposal

At first meeting of fall semester, SSFC hears Wunk Sheek eligibility proposal

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 7, 2018
Recent Facebook scandal suggests changes at state, federal legislative level

Recent Facebook scandal suggests changes at state, federal legislative level

by Gretchen Gerlach
May 2, 2018
UW students create display on Bascom to combat white supremacy, racism on campus

UW students create display on Bascom to combat white supremacy, racism on campus

by Gretchen Gerlach
May 1, 2018
UW System to assess, adjust employee compensation in $900,000 study

UW System to assess, adjust employee compensation in $900,000 study

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 24, 2018
Courtesy of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association mourns passing of activist, civil rights leader Vel Phillips

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 18, 2018
Wisconsin workplace wellness programs focus on health information, not changes to environment

Wisconsin workplace wellness programs focus on health information, not changes to environment

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 17, 2018
SFFC reviews final budget presentation ahead of Student Council vote

SFFC reviews final budget presentation ahead of Student Council vote

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 16, 2018
Gov. Walker took heat from state Democrats for publicly announcing the bill only three days after Democrat Mary Burke announced her intention to challenge him in 2014.

Under Walker’s new welfare package, recipients see increase in work requirements for food stamps, mandated drug tests

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 12, 2018
Man scammed out of $300 after contacted by caller claiming to be with AppleCare

Man scammed out of $300 after contacted by caller claiming to be with AppleCare

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 10, 2018
Merging UW System campuses to be renamed by early July

Merging UW System campuses to be renamed by early July

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 10, 2018
Multiple agencies searching for woman in connection to fraud, identity theft

Multiple agencies searching for woman in connection to fraud, identity theft

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 3, 2018
Faculty Senate votes to create committee aimed at increasing accessibility for disabled students on campus

Faculty Senate votes to create committee aimed at increasing accessibility for disabled students on campus

by Gretchen Gerlach
April 3, 2018
$100 million Republican school safety package passes in state senate, attempt at gun reform excluded

$100 million Republican school safety package passes in state senate, attempt at gun reform excluded

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 22, 2018
Man arrested at Public Safety Building after stabbing at window glass with knife

Man arrested at Public Safety Building after stabbing at window glass with knife

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 20, 2018
Discharged law enforcement officers would remain on payroll under legislation

Discharged law enforcement officers would remain on payroll under legislation

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 20, 2018
ASM spring election renders UW’s lowest voter turnout in recent history

ASM spring election renders UW’s lowest voter turnout in recent history

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 15, 2018
Man charged with sexually assaulting UW student outside of Gordon Commons

Man charged with sexually assaulting UW student outside of Gordon Commons

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 13, 2018
Students enjoying tailgating prior to a UW football game could incur problems with the program.

Amendment to state bill might threaten legality of tailgating

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 12, 2018
CDC report finds 109 percent increase in opioid overdoses in Wisconsin since 2016

CDC report finds 109 percent increase in opioid overdoses in Wisconsin since 2016

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 6, 2018
To grow workforce, legislation proposes removing THC from employer drug tests

To grow workforce, legislation proposes removing THC from employer drug tests

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 6, 2018
Panel of women in STEM says problems they face in workplace can be overcome

Panel of women in STEM says problems they face in workplace can be overcome

by Gretchen Gerlach
March 6, 2018
New legislation will cut statewide district attorney shortage in half

New legislation will cut statewide district attorney shortage in half

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 27, 2018
State street brewery employee threatened with sheath knife

State street brewery employee threatened with sheath knife

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 20, 2018
Wisconsin hospitals suffering from prolonged IV solution shortage

Wisconsin hospitals suffering from prolonged IV solution shortage

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 20, 2018
Women entrepreneurs discuss experiences in male-dominated fields

Women entrepreneurs discuss experiences in male-dominated fields

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 19, 2018
In a case of telephone fraud, Madison woman purchases $2,000 in gift cards

In a case of telephone fraud, Madison woman purchases $2,000 in gift cards

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 14, 2018
New legislation would offer transparency, closure to families affected by errors in surgery

New legislation would offer transparency, closure to families affected by errors in surgery

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 13, 2018
SuccessWorks facility hopes to promote academic, career success for UW students

SuccessWorks facility hopes to promote academic, career success for UW students

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 8, 2018
Gov. Scott Walker issues executive orders aimed at further combating opioid epidemic

Gov. Scott Walker issues executive orders aimed at further combating opioid epidemic

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 6, 2018
UHS 'happy' to discuss offering subsidized emergency contraception

UHS ‘happy’ to discuss offering subsidized emergency contraception

by Gretchen Gerlach
February 5, 2018
Report finds advanced energy sector boasts 'greatest market opportunity of the era' for Wisconsin

Report finds advanced energy sector boasts ‘greatest market opportunity of the era’ for Wisconsin

by Gretchen Gerlach
January 31, 2018
'There's no free lunch,' UW professor explores drawbacks to green power

‘There’s no free lunch,’ UW professor explores drawbacks to green power

by Gretchen Gerlach
January 29, 2018
Gov. Scott Walker proposes 'ambitious' agenda for 2018 in annual address

Gov. Scott Walker proposes ‘ambitious’ agenda for 2018 in annual address

by Gretchen Gerlach
January 24, 2018
Domestic abuse advocates concerned bill favors landlord rights over those of tenants

Domestic abuse advocates concerned bill favors landlord rights over those of tenants

by Gretchen Gerlach
January 23, 2018
UW administration, graduate students concerned over postsecondary education affordability in GOP tax plan

UW administration, graduate students concerned over postsecondary education affordability in GOP tax plan

by Gretchen Gerlach
December 12, 2017
Women in UW Department of Urban Planning grapple with 'legacy of sexism,' sexual harassment

Women in UW Department of Urban Planning grapple with ‘legacy of sexism,’ sexual harassment

by Gretchen Gerlach
December 5, 2017
Big Ten campus climate reports find minorities across universities share more negative experiences

Big Ten campus climate reports find minorities across universities share more negative experiences

by Gretchen Gerlach
November 28, 2017
Smaller class sizes may equate to better learning

Smaller class sizes may equate to better learning

by Gretchen Gerlach
November 14, 2017
UW researchers tackle opioid addiction in the Midwest with $3.8 million grant

UW researchers tackle opioid addiction in the Midwest with $3.8 million grant

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 31, 2017
UW engineers create world's most functional transistor

UW engineers create world’s most functional transistor

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 25, 2017
Two years after 'one in four' statistic revealed, UW continues efforts to improve sexual assault education, resources

Two years after ‘one in four’ statistic revealed, UW continues efforts to improve sexual assault education, resources

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 17, 2017
Fatal shooting of Antonio Zambrano-Montes sparks visiting professor's lecture against police brutality

Fatal shooting of Antonio Zambrano-Montes sparks visiting professor’s lecture against police brutality

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 12, 2017
Dane County hires first director of new Office of Energy and Climate Change

Dane County hires first director of new Office of Energy and Climate Change

by Gretchen Gerlach
October 11, 2017
UW graduate student develops app to connect people with similar interests

UW graduate student develops app to connect people with similar interests

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 29, 2017
UW Shelter Medicine Program fights off disease affecting Dane County dogs

UW Shelter Medicine Program fights off disease affecting Dane County dogs

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 26, 2017
Four UW nursing school alumni named American Academy of Nursing fellows

Four UW nursing school alumni named American Academy of Nursing fellows

by Gretchen Gerlach
September 19, 2017
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