Cornell University provost named UW’s next chancellor
By Erin Banco
Carolyn ‘Biddy’ Martin will replace John Wiley this fall if approved by the full UW System Board of Regents in June.
Regents approve Cornell University provost's hire for UW chancellor
By Erin Banco
Carolyn ‘Biddy’ Martin will replace John Wiley Sept. 1.
Summer Publishing Hiatus
By The Daily Cardinal
The Daily Cardinal does not publish daily during the summer. Check out our New Student Registration Issue—distributed across campus and to the surrounding community until classes resume—and return to our website for breaking news updates.
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By The Daily Cardinal
New website outlines 911 information
By Abby Sears
Dane County residents who are curious about the ins and outs of the 911 Center can now access information about the service using the new Dane911.com website launched in May.
Text messages added to UW emergency communication plan
By Melanie Teachout
Registration for the campus-wide emergency text-messaging system “WiscAlert-Text” began in May and is available to all students through the MyUW Portal.
UW to admit nearly 500 wait-listed students for fall semester
By Caitlin Gath
UW-Madison will admit about 500 wait-listed students by the beginning of the fall semester, according to a university statement.
Students, alumni prepare for new south campus union
By Andrea Carlson
UW-Madison’s Union South will undergo a complete reconstruction in order to provide a better area for students to meet, study, socialize and relax.
High-rise apartments transform student housing options in downtown Madison
By Abram Shanedling
The emergence of high-rise apartments could decrease the overall cost of housing for student renters in Madison.
Renovations, new buildings consume campus construction
By Melanie Teachout
Incoming students and visitors can anticipate the UW-Madison campus undergoing a number of construction projects this summer. The construction plans aim to preserve, renovate and add new buildings to campus.
California cheese production no longer a threat to Wisconsin supremacy
By Hannah McClung
Wisconsin will not lose its title as the number one cheese producer any time soon, as predictions that California would soon surpass Wisconsin in cheese production prove to be incorrect.
‘Show and Blow’ returns for fall football season
By Amanda Hoffstrom
UW-Madison’s dean of students office plans to continue a pilot program intended to curb students’ excessive drinking at Badger football games during the upcoming 2008-’09 football season.
Fraternity plans to rebuild Langdon Street house after fire
By Abby Sears
After a late-night fire destroyed the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house during finals week in May, the brothers are now looking forward to a new house in the future.
Better pay outside Wis. creates exodus of UW chancellors
By Charles Brace
With three UW System chancellors leaving for better-paying positions within the past year, educators say Wisconsin is not offering enough financial incentives to retain qualified college administrators.
Lower pay raises expected for state employees, UW faculty
By The Daily Cardinal
In a move to decrease the state budget deficit, non-union state employees, including many UW-Madison faculty and staff members, will receive lower pay raises this year than previously planned.
Nat’l project aims to set record number of youth voters in 2008
By Britney Tripp
The National Campus Voter Registration Project initiated a nationwide campaign earlier this year to register college students, encouraging them to vote and educate themselves on issues and candidates.
New feature coming to MyUW
By Erin Banco
‘Course Guide’ will offer textbook info for spring semester
Governor signs Great Lakes Compact to protect freshwater
By Jen Winter
Wisconsin lawmakers recently ratified the historic Great Lakes Compact, an agreement to protect the world’s largest source of surface freshwater.
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