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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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The UW-Madison community is alerted about crimes in the area via messages from the UW-Madison Police Department.
IN-DEPTH

WiscAlert: When and why does campus receive WiscAlerts?

UW-Madison Police Department’s definition, WiscAlerts — UW-Madison’s emergency notification system — aim to warn people of potentially dangerous situations promptly so the community can take action to stay safe without creating unnecessary panic. WiscAlerts are sent to every “wisc.edu” email address and any registered phone numbers, according to UWPD’s website.


STATE NEWS

Tommy Thompson Center kicks off first forum, discusses political leadership

UW-Madison’s Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership, a policy center funded both privately and by the state to promote research and leadership training, held its first event Friday, after its controversial inclusion in the state budget. The event titled “Leadership Across the Branches” featured speakers from top lawmakers, professors, journalists, and experts on Congress.



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