While Counseling Staff Has Increased In Same Period, Officials Say It Hasn’t Kept Pace With Demand By Rich Kremer Wisconsin Public Radio A growing number of students in the University of Wisconsin System say they …
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Inclusivity campaign asks students to share ‘I am UW’ stories
By Dana Brandt The Daily Cardinal Sitting in a UW-Madison classroom, you are seated next to an English major and a biology major, an international student and someone from Milwaukee, a liberal and a conservative, and …
WISCONSIN YOUTH VOTE BOOSTED BY PEER PERSUASION, RALLIES, BOUNCE HOUSES — BUT CAN GAINS BE SUSTAINED?
NextGen believes its multi-million dollar effort helped increase turnout among voters ages 18-35, but experts say that cannot be tied to one group or strategy. By Emily Hamer, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Borna Riazi, 19, …
Students encourage ASM, UWPD to discuss new safety initiatives
ASM and UWPD are seeking an increase in safety measures on campus, including extending SafeWalk hours, promoting the WiscGuardian app and installing more outdoor lighting.
COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO THE CURRENT NATIONAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS
Reposted from Blank’s Slate I suspect that many of you over spring break have been reading stories and op-eds about the college admission fraud scandal that was revealed two weeks ago. It’s a sordid story, …
Bucky’s Tuition Promise could help families in depressed farm economy
March 19, 2019 By Bob Mitchell From February through June, we will be highlighting the ways that UW–Madison changes lives for the better throughout the state of Wisconsin. March’s theme is Affordability and Excellence. Watch for more …
Why the Peace Corps director thinks UW-Madison tops all schools in producing volunteers
UW-Madison ranked No. 1 for the third consecutive year in Peace Corps volunteer production. Seventy-five Badgers — more than any other U.S. university — are currently serving a 27-month stint in developing countries promoting peace …
Native, Black, Latino Students Most Likely to Pay for College Themselves
Nearly three in 10 college students in America are solely responsible for paying for all of their higher education costs, and that number is highest by far among Native American, Black and Hispanic/Latino college students, …
A MAJOR PROBLEM: STUDENTS OF COLOR FEEL UNWELCOME ON CAMPUS AND IN THE CLASSROOM
Lack of access to academic support, inhospitable campus climate hinder academic success of students of color by HIBAH ANSARI · The Badger Herald As Rishard Bournes enters Grainger Hall to attend his business classes, the mere sight …
International LGBTQ students struggle to find inclusion on campus
Worldwide acceptance and visibility of those who identify as LGBTQ became more prevalent on U.S. college campuses in 2018 with events and celebrations held to create a more welcoming environment to all students.
FOLLOWING SEVEN PERCENT VOTER TURNOUT, ASM WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
New representatives will be sworn into office April 24. by CAROLINE LI · The Badger Herald ELLIOT MOORMANN/The Badger Herald In an election that saw a voter turnout of just seven percent of the University of Wisconsin …
INTERFAITH DIALOGUE, RELIGIOUS LITERACY ARE DRIVING FORCES FUELING CAMPUS-WIDE ACTIVISM
UW’s Center for Religion and Global Citizenry leads the conversation about religious pluralism in our community by SAM ROPA The Badger Herald MICHAEL LIM/The Badger Herald When University Housing proposed controversial changes to the existing “pay-as-you-go” …
Me Too movement creator Tarana Burke discusses sexual violence, community support on campus
Burke challenged UW administration to find better solutions to campus sexual violence by ELLIE COLBERT · Mar 4, 2019 The Badger Herald Tarana Burke, the activist who founded the Me Too movement more than ten years ago, spoke …
UW–MADISON IS A TOP PRODUCER OF FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENTS
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is once again included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018–2019 Fulbright U.S. Students. Eighteen students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison accepted Fulbright awards for academic …
UW–MADISON CONFERRED THE MOST PHDS IN 2017
By Meghan Chua The University of Wisconsin–Madison granted more doctorates than any other U.S. institution in 2017, rising from 2nd place the year before. The 844 awarded doctorates place the UW at the top of PhD-granting …
FLAVORS OF THE WORLD: INDIA AND EAST ASIA
Flavors of the World is back! Craving knowledge of the world but also good food? WUD Global Connections presents to you Flavors of the World: Foods of India and East Asia! It’s your chance to …
SSFC PASSES 2020 SEGREGATED FEE ALLOCATION, APPROVES NEW RULES FOR BUDGET RETURNS
Segregated fee allocation amounted to $58,256,585.42 by COURTNEY ERDMAN · Feb 28, 2019 The Badger Herald The Student Services Finance Committee approved the 2020 segregated fee appropriation and new rules for General Student Services Fund budget returns.SSFC …
ASM FORMS MENTAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE, ENDORSES HMOOB AMERICAN STUDIES CERTIFICATE
After voting unanimously against UHS’ budget in previous meeting, ASM voted unanimously to form mental health committee by LENA SIMON · Feb 27, 2019 The Badger Herald LENA SIMON/The Badger Herald The Associated Students of Madison passed several …
CALL TO ACTION: WHILE ADMINISTRATION FACES PRESSURES TO IMPROVE CAMPUS CLIMATE, STUDENTS WORK TO CREATE CHANGE WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES
As UW administration works on improving campus climate from above, students leaders and activists set an example to create change from the ground up. by TOLU IGUN · Feb 26, 2019 /The Badger Herald In the …
UW-MADISON NAMED BEST VALUE COLLEGE
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named a best value college by Princeton Review. The school is one of 200 included in the 2019 edition of “The Best Value Colleges: 200 Schools with Exceptional ROI for …