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Wisconsin has a new budget. Here’s what UW-Madison will receive

Gov. Tony Evers signed Wisconsin’s 2025-27 bipartisan state budget into law Thursday morning, securing a $256 million increase to the University of Wisconsin System budget after months of negotiations with Republican lawmakers. It’s a far cry from the $856 million the system requested, but a welcome alternative to the $87 million cut Republican legislators floated just two weeks ago. Here’s what that money will mean for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

Letter from the ASM Chair: In times of fear, let’s choose each other

As a leader of the student body at UW-Madison and a seasoned advocate for marginalized communities, I am deeply frightened by the state of higher education right now. You should be too. 

Five tips to survive freshman year

UW-Madison startup aims to build first-of-its-kind fusion energy device by 2028

University of Wisconsin-Madison nuclear fusion startup Realta Fusion raised $36 million dollars with the hope of building the world’s first commercially viable and operating nuclear fusion device prototype by 2028.  

Report highlights increased concern for water quality, contaminants in Madison lakes

A new report released by the Clean Lakes Alliance found higher phosphorus levels and lower water clarity than last year in four of five Madison area lakes as a result of pollution from runoff and dumping. 

Wisconsin joins over 20 states in lawsuit challenging AmeriCorps funding cuts

Wisconsin joined over 20 states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's $400 million cuts for AmeriCorps, a federal volunteer program that assists communities with literacy, conservation, homelessness and health care, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday.

A walk to the wild side: Henry Vilas Zoo offers free escape just steps from UW-Madison

A short walk from University of Wisconsin-Madison’s lecture halls and dorms reveals a different kind of campus where polar bears plunge, badgers scurry and capybaras do what they do best — loaf. 

Physical media is making a comeback and UW-Madison is joining

There is nothing like placing a vinyl on a turntable or popping a CD into its player. Owning the music you listen to can be extremely rewarding, and students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recognize this.

How Wisconsin Athletics is adapting to the NIL era of college sports

Since college athletes began profiting off their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) on July 1, 2021, Division I athletics — especially for Power 5 Big Ten schools like the University of Wisconsin-Madison — have been a “Wild West” of spending and competition. 

Do UW–Madison students vote even when the candidates are uncontested?

University of Wisconsin-Madison students contributed to a record-high turnout for uncontested local candidates in the spring 2025 elections, boosted by the marquee state Supreme Court race. 

Everyone deserves access to a basic legal education

This weekend, I said goodbye to one of my greatest passions: pretending to be a witness in fake court. 

Q&A: Meet the newly elected campus-area alders

All 20 Madison Common Council seats were up for election on April 1, and some old and new faces now represent the campus-area districts.

Column: A definitive ranking of Big Ten mascots

With the “Big Dance” coming to an end and the Wisconsin men’s basketball team placing second in the Big Ten Tournament, it’s past time we look at the true stars of the Big Ten — the mascots. 

Immigration's many forms

Debates surrounding immigration in the United States often lump migrants into a single subgroup. There is an assumption that every immigrant's experience revolves around the same story of seeking better opportunities in a new country.

‘Tribes are not children of the government’: State of the Tribes address emphasizes sovereignty, collaboration

Thomas Fowler, chairman of the tribal council of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, called for improvements to tribal health, education and social welfare at the annual State of the Tribes address Tuesday. 

Madison is in the top 10 happiest cities in the country. Some residents aren’t fully convinced

Madison, Wisconsin is the seventh happiest city in the United States, according to a new study released on March 11 by personal finance company WalletHub. 

New UWPD chief Brent Plisch outlines leadership vision, department’s collaboration efforts

Brent Plisch, who has served as University of Wisconsin-Madison’s interim chief of police since February 2024, officially became UWPD’s new chief on Sunday, marking a career milestone as he celebrates 20 years with the department.

2025 student government elections see highest voter turnout in years

The Associated Students of Madison’s (ASM) spring election had the highest voter turnout since 2022, with more than double the number of students voting compared to last year. 

‘This building has to go’: Evers visits Chadbourne Residence Hall, Mosse Humanities to hear student concerns

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. 

How this priest maintains, restores his 170-year-old church in the heart of Madison

In 1855, Milwaukee architect James Douglas designed a gothic-revival style church on Capitol Square to house Madison’s oldest Christian congregation: Grace Episcopal Church. One hundred and seventy years after breaking ground, much has changed around West Washington Avenue. But inside, remarkably little is different.