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Police find probable cause to arrest suspect for downtown homicide

Madison police found probable cause Thursday to suspect Darrick E. Anderson for the murder of downtown resident Andrew Nesbitt.

State Legislature poised to audit UW schools’ foundations

State legislators are proposing auditing University of Wisconsin System colleges’ relationships with their private foundations, in the wake of accusations that high-level administrators at UW-Oshkosh committed theft by misusing the school’s nonprofit foundation.

On drinking and drugs, schools share ‘best practices,’ tailor other policies to each campus

There’s no shortage of alcohol-soaked traditions at college campuses across the country, even within the UW System—whether that’s Oktoberfest at UW-La Crosse, UW-Whitewater’s Spring Splash or the biannual pub crawl in Oshkosh.

UW chancellors herald Blank’s free tuition proposal, though concerns remain

Following UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s unexpected tuition proposal last Thursday, chancellors from UW System universities largely praised the opportunity it would provide to students on their campuses, while some questioned if the plan would decrease enrollment at smaller system schools.

Former UW-Oshkosh administrator claims UW System allowed wrongdoing

In response to a lawsuit alleging he mishandled millions of UW-Oshkosh funds, former Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services Tom Sonnleitner said he acted with consent from the UW System Board of Regents.

Former Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services Tom Sonnleitner claimed that UW-System knew of his actions. 

ASM to reexamine Student Legal Services proposal

Something as simple as signing a lease can seem terrifying to freshmen who have only been on campus for a few months. As young adults, students have little to no experience with legal matters and do not always have the resources to seek help.

UW System dollars could potentially be used to aid embattled UW-Oshkosh foundation

No taxpayer dollars will go towards covering the UW-Oshkosh Foundation's debts.

UW-Oshkosh foundation plans next steps amid growing charges

Filing for bankruptcy protection may be the next step for UW-Oshkosh’s private foundation state Rep. Amanda Stuck, D-Appleton, told the Journal Sentinel Thursday. The foundation is struggling to repay the $14.5 million it illegally transferred from the university to finance and back loans on several private development projects.

Former UW-Oshkosh baseball coach, Tom Lechnir, seeks to reopen his lawsuit against university officials shortly following a different lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

Former Oshkosh baseball coach asks to reopen case against university administration

Tom Lechnir, former UW-Oshkosh baseball coach, asked the courts to reopen his 2014 lawsuits against former UW-Oshkosh officials following a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Department of Justice against those officials for mishandling funds.

Former UW-Oshkosh baseball coach, Tom Lechnir, seeks to reopen lawsuits against university officials recently accused of mishandling millions in university funds.

The results of a UW System review were released Wednesday, and found no evidence of illegal guarantees and loans at schools other than at UW-Oshkosh.

UW-Oshkosh former top officials face lawsuit for allegedly mishandling money

The Wisconsin Department of Justice and UW System filed a civil lawsuit against three former high-level officials at UW-Oshkosh, which comes on the heels of an investigation surrounding improprieties involving six building projects supported by the university and its foundation.

UW-Madison held the mid-year commencement ceremony after concern was raised about winter storms and below-zero temperatures. Another UW System school, UW-Oshkosh, decided to cancel their ceremony for these reasons.

Despite winter storm, UW-Madison holds mid-year commencement ceremony

In the midst of below-zero temperatures, UW-Madison recognized more than 1,000 graduates at the mid-year commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center Sunday.

Ron Johnson wins second six-year term as Wisconsin’s U.S. senator

Republican incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson battled Democratic former Sen. Russ Feingold for the Wisconsin Senate seat Tuesday, winning a second term despite trailing in every poll before Election Day.

Harris, Feyen vie to fill 18th Senate District

Each week, The Daily Cardinal will be taking a look at down-ballot races throughout the state. This week, we visit the 18th Senate district, composed of parts of Fond du Lac, Dodge and Winnebago counties.

With declining state support for UW, budget could tie funding to performance

The state’s biennial budget might seem complicated, but it has very real effects for the students, faculty, administration and staff that make up the UW System. In the last round, they were forced to absorb a $250 million cut that changed the experiences of students across the state. As the next budget looms, follow The Daily Cardinal’s series on what it could hold for key UW players.

Johnson announces effort to Snap up college voters

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., is deploying a new tool in his quest to fight back against Democratic challenger Russ Feingold and retain his seat in the Senate: Snapchat.