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'No silver bullet' to reverse UW-Madison's slide in national research ranking
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'No silver bullet' to reverse UW-Madison's slide in national research ranking

  • KELLY MEYERHOFER kmeyerhofer@madison.com

UW-Madison placed eighth in annual research spending — the lowest the university has ever ranked on the survey since it began in 1972. 

Aaron Rodgers believes he must ‘get hot’ for Packers to contend for a title — but what does that mean?
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Aaron Rodgers believes he must ‘get hot’ for Packers to contend for a title — but what does that mean?

Get ready as Wisconsin Badgers prepare to host Indiana Hoosiers in Big Ten opener
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Get ready as Wisconsin Badgers prepare to host Indiana Hoosiers in Big Ten opener

Fuegos leaving Willy Street over parking issue, last day is Saturday
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Fuegos leaving Willy Street over parking issue, last day is Saturday

New website design to roll out Tuesday
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New website design to roll out Tuesday

'No silver bullet' to reverse UW-Madison's slide in national research ranking

'No silver bullet' to reverse UW-Madison's slide in national research ranking

  • 1 hr ago

UW-Madison placed eighth in annual research spending — the lowest the university has ever ranked on the survey since it began in 1972. 

Edgewood College's removal of Planned Parenthood from website sparks student protest

Edgewood College's removal of Planned Parenthood from website sparks student protest

  • 7 hrs ago

Students see the removal of the link as the college administration bowing to requests made by a national conservative Christian group.

Attention Madison alumni: Nonprofit looks to bolster engagement among K-12 grads

Attention Madison alumni: Nonprofit looks to bolster engagement among K-12 grads

  • 8 hrs ago

The Foundation for Madison's Public Schools is undertaking an effort to increase engagement among Madison School District graduates, including creating a dedicated alumni network.

UW Board of Regents approves 2% raises for all UW chancellors

UW Board of Regents approves 2% raises for all UW chancellors

  • 8 hrs ago

The raises, ranging from $4,488 to $$11,652, were approved in a closed-door meeting Thursday.

UW-Madison students demand accountability and change following 'toxic lab' report

UW-Madison students demand accountability and change following 'toxic lab' report

  • Dec 6, 2019

Nearly 200 students and others gathered on the Engineering Mall on campus Thursday to demand the university hold abusers accountable and to protest the possible return of professor Akbar Sayeed.

Jefferson County school closing Friday due to illness

Jefferson County school closing Friday due to illness

  • Dec 6, 2019

The superintendent says the culprit is influenza, but health officials say it might be norovirus.

UW-Madison seeks new target in how many in-state freshmen it must enroll

UW-Madison seeks new target in how many in-state freshmen it must enroll

  • Dec 5, 2019

The UW Board of Regents requires UW-Madison to enroll at least 3,600 Wisconsin freshmen each year, but the university is asking for a new target and change in which student groups are counted.

Here's the story of how every Madison school got its name

Here's the story of how every Madison school got its name

  • Dec 4, 2019

Scroll through our gallery for the story behind how every Madison school got its name.

School resource officers on front lines in 2 student shootings in Wisconsin

School resource officers on front lines in 2 student shootings in Wisconsin

  • Dec 4, 2019

The debate about the role of armed teachers or police in schools has been a constant in the wake of school shootings across the country. But rarely have armed resource officers been able to prevent a shooting.

UW-Madison worker dies from injuries suffered in fall

UW-Madison worker dies from injuries suffered in fall

  • Dec 4, 2019

Roberto Vergara was working on campus when he fell while leaving a building and hit his head on the sidewalk on Saturday. He died Monday.

Update: Officer shot Wisconsin high school student who stabbed him

Update: Officer shot Wisconsin high school student who stabbed him

  • Dec 3, 2019

The shooting happened Tuesday morning at Oshkosh West High School, a day after another officer shot an armed student in Waukesha.

UW Regents won't expand presidential search panel despite pleas from all 13 campuses

UW Regents won't expand presidential search panel despite pleas from all 13 campuses

  • Dec 3, 2019

Faculty, graduate assistants and staff make up 96% of the UW System's workforce, but none of them have a seat on the System's presidential search committee.

Madison School Board to consider charter renewal for Badger Rock Middle School

Madison School Board to consider charter renewal for Badger Rock Middle School

  • Dec 3, 2019

With its charter up for renewal, Badger Rock Middle School faced questions Monday from the Madison School Board about the school's enrollment, testing and vision for the future.

Student in custody after shooting at Milwaukee-area school

Student in custody after shooting at Milwaukee-area school

  • Dec 2, 2019

An officer shot an armed male student Monday morning in a classroom at a suburban Milwaukee high school after the suspect pointed a gun at officers, authorities said.

West High School food drive delivers Thanksgiving dinner to 31 families

West High School food drive delivers Thanksgiving dinner to 31 families

  • Dec 2, 2019

"This really seems like it makes a difference in people’s lives," said senior Lily Winslow.

Explore the story behind how every Madison school got its name

Explore the story behind how every Madison school got its name

  • Dec 1, 2019

OK, so some of these were easy. Who is John F. Kennedy Elementary School named for? Why is it called West High? Which watery vista does Lake View Elementary, located maybe a mile off Lake Mendota, refer to?

Education on e-cigarettes, addiction help key for Madison-area students, officials say

Education on e-cigarettes, addiction help key for Madison-area students, officials say

  • Nov 29, 2019

With the use of e-cigarettes on the rise among Wisconsin youth, public health and school officials continue to stress the importance of educating students about the risks of using the products that can contain high levels of nicotine.

More than free food, MATC food pantry teaches students how to meal plan, cook

More than free food, MATC food pantry teaches students how to meal plan, cook

  • Nov 29, 2019

Madison Area College Technical opened the pantry this school year and wants it to be a one-stop shop assessing students' well-being.

Madison School District to purchase energy from Madison Gas and Electric solar project

Madison School District to purchase energy from Madison Gas and Electric solar project

  • Nov 28, 2019

The city of Madison will purchase 5 megawatts of energy from a planned 7-megawatt solar array, while the school district has now agreed to buy the remaining 2 megawatts.

Christmas and chemistry collide in UW-Madison professor's 50th holiday science show

Christmas and chemistry collide in UW-Madison professor's 50th holiday science show

  • Nov 26, 2019

The 75-minute show, “Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri,” has become a Madison mainstay.

Madison School Board pushes back vote on $4 million building purchase for special ed programs

Madison School Board pushes back vote on $4 million building purchase for special ed programs

  • Nov 26, 2019

Board President Gloria Reyes asked Monday to delay the decision to give community members more time to ask questions and hear about the proposal.

Go behind the scenes with UW Marching Band director Mike Leckrone in new documentary

Go behind the scenes with UW Marching Band director Mike Leckrone in new documentary

  • Nov 25, 2019

"Mike Leckrone: Wisconsin’s Showman" premieres at 7 p.m. Tuesday on PBS Wisconsin. The documentary aims to acquaint people with less familiar aspects of his personality and history.

Local middle school students get a glimpse of their future

Local middle school students get a glimpse of their future

  • Nov 25, 2019

FutureQuest was an opportunity for local companies to get their brand in front of about 5,600 middle school students.

Some UW-Madison students will see less expensive tickets for underage drinking, fake IDs

Some UW-Madison students will see less expensive tickets for underage drinking, fake IDs

  • Nov 23, 2019

Next year, some off-campus UW-Madison police citations will be processed in city court instead of county court, resulting in cheaper tickets. 

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