The state’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee announced it would conduct a further audit of the University of Wisconsin System in light of the April 19 Legislative Fiscal Bureau report that revealed the system is operating with a $648 million surplus in unrestricted funds.
University of Wisconsin–Madison employees will be charged $24 for previously free bus passes beginning in August, according to a university press release.
Members of the State Street Design Oversight Committee met Thursday to plan meetings with potential stakeholders to seek their input on the Library Mall redesign.
Madison Police Department officers are seeking to ban a man from State Street for causing a violent disturbance early Thursday morning at Whiskey Jacks Saloon, his second in the State Street area this spring, according to a police report.
Following a statewide uproar after a legislative audit revealed the University of Wisconsin System held $1 billion in cash balances as of last June, UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward released additional details in a statement Thursday about where the extra funds will be used at the university.
The Madison Police Department will increase its presence downtown on weekends in the spring and summer months in an effort to curb disruptive behavior, MPD Central District Captain Carl Gloede said in a release Thursday.
Student organization Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment hosted two feminist bloggers Wednesday to discuss sexual assault prevention as part of its sexual assault forum.
Madison Police Department Chief Noble Wray released a report Wednesday showing crime in Madison decreased more than 3 percent from 2011 to 2012, though reported sexual assaults increased nearly 24 percent during that time.
The Associated Students of Madison Student Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of making the University of Wisconsin-Madison a conflict-free university in its last meeting of the 19th session Wednesday.
City officials brainstormed ideas on how to bring more 18+ entertainment options to the campus area and amended a city ordinance to better assist those in the community suffering from alcoholism at a meeting Wednesday.
In response to events that took place at the Boston Marathon April 15, University of Wisconsin Athletics announced alternative security policies for its 32nd annual Crazylegs Classic run, taking place Saturday at 10 a.m.
The Vending Oversight Committee unanimously approved a proposed compromise between late-night food cart vendors and restaurant owners on Broom Street Wednesday, along with an amendment extending the hours downtown cafes are permitted to serve alcohol.
Gov. Scott Walker and state legislators from both sides of the aisle are calling for a full University of Wisconsin System tuition freeze after a state audit revealed the system is operating with a $648 million surplus of unrestricted funds.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced plans Wednesday to open a new residential learning community for freshmen intending to study biological sciences in Fall 2014.
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers announced a new venture capital bill Wednesday intended to increase investment in Wisconsin start-up businesses.
The iconic bright orange, yellow and green chairs scattered on the Memorial Union Terrace every spring and summer returned Wednesday, setting up the summer for movies, music and food, including a new concession stand.
The recent discussions over a $1 billion surplus in the University of Wisconsin System balance boiled over Tuesday as a planned discussion on the system’s Human Resources program before the state’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations turned into a heated question and answer session with UW System President Kevin Reilly.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor David Ward offered suggestions to advance the university’s research initiatives and culture when he spoke to the Wisconsin Innovation Network and the Wisconsin Technology Council at a Tuesday meeting.
City officials held a public meeting to discuss the future development of the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street and Library Mall Tuesday, which included making the area more pedestrian and bike friendly as well as increasing street lighting.
Public school workers and other plaintiffs in a case challenging Act 10, a law that all but eliminated collective bargaining rights for state workers, announced Tuesday they are seeking an injunction against the state and the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission for trying to implement portions of the law.
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