On February 5, 1849, a group of University of Wisconsin-Madison students paid a yearly tuition of 20 dollars–the current cost of several days’ worth of Gordon Commons meals–to secure a place in the newly established institution’s first class, according to a university news release.
Associated Students of Madison approved the creation of Green Fund bylaws and standing rules legislation Wednesday, with a vote of 18-2 and one abstention.
Ernst & Young LLP, a professional services firm based in London, pledged $1.1 million to the Wisconsin School of Business, according to a Wednesday business school press release.
Few college-aged students have the opportunity, much less the ambition, to tackle the daunting task of changing state legislature. But University of Wisconsin-Madison junior Morgan Rae will get the chance to see a bill that she initiated, which targets underage drinking laws, presented before a Senate committee Wednesday.
University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence will receive the sixth annual Regents’ Diversity Award at Union South Friday, according to a university news release.
The Associated Students of Madison Student Activities Center Governing Board hosted a kickoff and open house event Tuesday at the SAC to introduce students to the center and its services.
Chris Cole, University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department director of threat intervention services, plans to hold information sessions with the goal of familiarizing the campus community with him and his new position, according to a Tuesday university press release.
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation filed a lawsuit against Apple, Inc., Friday for alleged infringement of a U.S. patent on computer technology developed in a University of Wisconsin-Madison research lab, according to a WARF press release.
University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Joshua Shutter is one of 14 students in the nation in 2014 to receive the Churchill Scholarship for his research in chemistry.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking nominations for the 2014 Classified Employee Recognition Award, according to a release.
University of Wisconsin-Extension announced Tuesday UW-Madison and UW-Extension joint administrator John Shutske will begin serving as the new interim provost and vice chancellor Feb. 17, according to a release.
The Legislative Audit Bureau released a 2012-’13 audit Tuesday indicating the University of Wisconsin System’s payroll reporting is not secure.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Faculty Senate debates’ controversy regarding involvement with foreign academic freedom issues were cause for concern at a meeting Monday.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Recreational Sports sought feedback Monday from the Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary on ballot language for a proposal to redevelop its facilities.
The Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Committee focused conversation at a meeting Monday on the student-initiated Responsible Action Bill, which will be heard at a Senate committee later this week.
The Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee approved the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program’s 2014-’15 budget of $1,075,100 Monday.
University of Wisconsin-Madison psychology professor Janet Hyde published a study challenging belief of the benefits of single-sex schooling Monday, according to a university press release.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor of Virology Yoshihiro Kawaoka received the 2014 Excellence in Research Award from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, according to a Monday university press release.
Several years ago, as University of Wisconsin-Madison faced treacherous weather conditions not unlike last week’s “polar vortex,” a few lucky Badgers got a surprise lift from Wisconsin Badgers Women’s Hockey player Hilary Knight. Likely, few realized they were catching a ride with a future Olympian.
The Princeton Review named University of Wisconsin-Madison one of the top 75 “best value” public higher education institutions in the U.S., according to a university news release.
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