Nineteen people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Dane County as of Tuesday, including one UW-Madison faculty member in the School of Veterinary Medicine.
The shutdown, affecting over 1 million children, will last until at least April 5.
Local St. Patrick’s day parade canceled to minimize the threat of a local COVID-19 outbreak.
The city urged residents to follow the health department’s recommendations to minimize the impact of the virus on the community.
UW-Madison suspended face-to-face instruction Wednesday, starting March 23 — the date classes would typically resume after spring break — in an attempt to lessen COVID-19 risks.
The proposed plans to install murals near the Capitol caused debate among residents and alders before being approved by the committee.
The newly renovated business has relied on the support of volunteers and donors to remain open — and has future plans for a screening room.
Gov. Tony Evers appointed Héctor Colón, head of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, to the UW System Board of Regents Thursday.
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone announced the university will cope with a $7 million revenue loss — partly due to lack of student enrollment and the tuition freeze — by offering voluntary buyout offers to senior faculty and attempts to make the campus more welcoming.
Supervisor Heidi Wegleitner and four co-sponsors will urge the rest of the board to unite in an effort to block the Air Force’s plans to base a squadron at Traux Field.
While she felt no personal threat, Laura Buckman, a UW-Madison junior studying abroad in Italy, was disheartened to learn she must leave the country at the university’s request due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, formerly known as Novel Coronavirus.
While COVID-19 has begun to spread across the U.S., Wisconsin officials ruled out declaring a state of emergency for now as the state and UW-Madison prepare emergency plans.
Elena Haasl’s campaign policy platforms include equality, mental health services, environmental protections for Madison’s lakes and watershed.
The first female chancellor of UW-Stout, Katherine Frank, assumed her role on March 1 with a focus on diversity, sustainability and continuous student success.
Madison Parks is hosting two community engagement meetings and offering an online survey to gauge public opinion on the future of the city’s four public golf courses.
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson announced his retirement at the end of the year, allowing the UW System time to find his replacement.
UW-Milwaukee freshman Sean Baek, a Type 1 diabetic, was last seen Feb. 14 leaving his residence hall after taking LSD.
The political student organization endorsed two students for the upcoming city council and county board elections.
Albert Colom stepped down from his role as UW-Eau Claire vice chancellor for enrollment management following the university opening an investigation into a complaint of gender-based discrimination.
As unexcused absences in Madison middle schools continue to rise, researches determine that academic achievement may not be as directly related to attendance as previously thought.
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