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Bill threatens UW research, study abroad programs in 6 countries
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (534+ words) Wisconsin Republican lawmakers want to limit the University of Wisconsin System's academic and research collaboration with six countries amid concerns over national security and foreign influence in education." The bill, which passed the Assembly on Jan. 22, prohibits study abroad, dual…...
Need a study buddy? Students explore AI tutors
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (562+ words) As final exam season starts, many University of Wisconsin-Madison students are increasingly turning to a new kind of study partner " one that never sleeps, charges hourly rates or judges a panicked 2 a.m. homework question." Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT have become…...
The Battle for Bascom: frosh dorms lay siege in snowball fight
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (327+ words) The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Bascom Hill turned into a warzone Monday night as a few hundred students duked it out at the annual Lakeshore vs. Southeast snowball fight " aka The Battle for Bascom. Braving fierce wind and icy temperatures, the…...
College is difficult. Students say dating shouldn’t be
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1104+ words) Editor's note: Pseudonyms are used to protect student identity in discussion of private topics. " College is notoriously a time of exploration and experimentation. At a school like the University of Wisconsin-Madison " one of the top party schools in the country…...
‘Shame’: Students berate Mnookin over financial priorities, protest policy at ASM meeting
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (672+ words) University of Wisconsin-Madison students accused Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin of chilling dissent and limiting student oversight at an Associated Students of Madison (ASM) meeting that turned sour Wednesday, shouting "shame" at her as she exited the room." Mnookin defended university regulations…...
Start strong, stay strong: How to thrive all semester long
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (486+ words) As COVID-19 alters tax revenue and distorts the marketplace, the Madison City Council reduced funding toward several tourist sites and approved a measure that would help finance a new indoor public market." Healthy habits consist of goals, smart planning and…...
What students and the university can do to avoid syllabus shock
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (621+ words) Banning devices in the classroom is a "hot button issue" on campus, according to Mari Magler, Assistant Dean and Director of the McBurney Disability Resource Center. Switching from months of relaxation over the summer straight into heavy course loads and…...
Irish Gaelic is an ‘endangered’ language. This UW-Madison class is helping keep it alive
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (689+ words) Rebecca Shields" non-credit class invites students, staff and community members to learn and preserve the language. " Growing up, University of Wisconsin-Madison Language Sciences Instructor Rebecca Shields was always curious about her Irish heritage." From a young age, she participated in…...
Literacy Green Bay supports English learners. But changing attitudes, politics has made that job harder
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1142+ words) Immigrants attend Literacy Green Bay because they believe knowing English will help them advance in their careers. But changing false stigmas about immigrants can be a challenge. Laura DeMeuse, an intake coordinator at Literacy Green Bay, feels learning English is…...
‘This building has to go’: Evers visits Chadbourne Residence Hall, Mosse Humanities to hear student concerns
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (547+ words) Gov. Tony Evers visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison Thursday, touring Chadbourne Residence Hall and the Mosse Humanities Building to hear student concerns about the building and to highlight his 2025-27 Executive and Capital Budget investments." "The needs here are significant," Evers…...