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UW wins Big Ten blood drive, $1 million prize

By Madison Moris | Dec. 8

The award will advance local health initiatives.

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UW-Madison senior, Rhodes Scholarship finalist talks youth literacy in America

By Ellie Huber | Dec. 7

Finalist Zoe Kukla said she’s seeking solutions to the lowering literacy rates nationwide.

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Future of UW foreign language programs at risk amid federal, campus funding cuts

By Ty Javier | Dec. 4

With Title VI support gone, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will end Filipino language instruction and restructure others as foreign language offerings face an uncertain future.

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UW receives approval to move L&S’s largest majors to new AI-focused school

By Annika Bereny | Dec. 4

The UW System Board of Regents voted Thursday to move three departments out of the College of Letters & Sciences into a new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence. 

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UW-Madison leans on lobbying amid federal pressure, budget strain

By Joseph Panzer | Dec. 4

Lobbying efforts reflect uncertainty, shifting politics in higher education.

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Pining for tradition: UW Forestry Club revives Christmas tree sale

By Alaina Walsh | Dec. 4

The once-annual Christmas tree sale will return to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Stock Pavilion for the first time since 2019.

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Director of La Follette School of Public Affairs talks new public policy major

By Jane Dardik | Dec. 2

The University of Wisconsin-Madison will offer a new public policy undergraduate degree in the La Follette School of Public Affairs next fall.

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Medical Sciences Orchestra keeps music alive on campus

By Avery Chheda | Dec. 1

The group brings together students, faculty, staff and alumni of the School of Medicine and Public Health through classical music. 

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Teaching assistant receives UW fellowship for second consecutive year: a look into his research

By Paige Armstrong | Dec. 1

University of Wisconsin-Madison sociology researcher Morgan Henson, a teaching assistant studying far-right legitimization online, earned the prestigious Gulickson Fellowship for the second consecutive year.

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Q&A: Yung Gravy talks fake IDs, campus life and his $70 viral music video

By Ella Hanley and Alexa Cattouse | Dec. 1

The Daily Cardinal spoke with Yung Gravy about filming a music video in Madison, his favorite places in the city and how he balanced his rising career as a student.

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VOCES talks immigrant rights at ‘know your rights’ panel

By Jane Dardik | Nov. 30

Campus Voices of Courage for Equity and Social chapter led a ‘know your rights’ panel recently, answering questions on immigrant rights under the Trump administration and what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement appears on campus.

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Native American band Bizhiki performs at UW Native November keynote

By Cory Luong | Nov. 28

The Wisconsin-based band spoke about the use of music as a tool of cultural preservation Tuesday night.

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‘Drag Race’ star Trixie Mattel talks chasing dreams at UW event

By Alexa Cattouse | Nov. 26

The Daily Cardinal spoke with drag queen and Wisconsin native Trixie Mattel about her decision to visit campus and her love for Madison.

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Public Defenders Project to continue after uncertain future due to UW budget cuts

By Alaina Walsh | Nov. 25

After laying off the program’s director, the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Public Defender Project looks to expand training for public defenders through a new partnership with the Wisconsin State Public Defenders.

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Students battle tough travel decisions ahead of short Thanksgiving break

By Jane Dardik | Nov. 24

 Staying on campus during Thanksgiving break? Here’s what you need to know. 

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‘ICE off campus’ rally held at Library Mall

By Alexa Cattouse | Nov. 24

Organized by the Young Democratic Socialists of America, students and pedestrians signed a petition and wrote chalk messages near Library Mall while enjoying hot chocolate.

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WARF increases UW research investment with $206.9 million

By Alaina Walsh | Nov. 24

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation’s historic gift includes the ownership transfer of the Discovery Building and major research support across campus.