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UW-Madison professors talk impact, legality of Trump’s tariffs

By Katherine Strangberg | Mar. 5

Professors Jon Pevehouse and Scott Baker spoke about the World Trade Organization, Iran and the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to curtail the Trump Administration's tariffs at the Wisconsin Union Directorate Society and Politics Committee’s “Tariff Talk.”

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Legislators, UW professor talk future of Wisconsin data centers

By Avery Chheda | Mar. 5

The panel focused on looking into the future of hyperscale data centers in Wisconsin, and changes that need to happen to ensure clean energy.

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Changes to federal immigration process stress members of UW-Madison international community

By Jake Kilander | Mar. 4

Federal changes coming to H-1B visa applications add another hoop for international workers coming to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to jump through.

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Student activist groups reflect on Black Panther Party legacy

By Alexa Cattouse | Mar. 2

The Blk Pwr Coalition and Leaders Igniting Transformation held an information session on the legacy of the Black Panther Party, continuing their protest lecture series to celebrate Black History Month.

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Provost finalists make their cases for the role

By Annika Bereny | Mar. 1

The three finalists for provost at the University of Wisconsin-Madison delivered their final pitches to an audience of faculty, staff and students last week.

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Professor Barry Burden previews Wisconsin’s role in the 2026 midterms

By Jake Kilander | Feb. 27

Political Science Professor Barry Burden discussed where the Democrats might gain ground and how Wisconsin will play a critical role in the 2026 elections.

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UWPD defends Flock camera usage at University Committee meeting

By Zoey Jiang | Feb. 26

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department Chief Brent Plisch addressed faculty concerns at a University Committee meeting Monday.

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Who are UW-Madison’s three provost finalists?

By Annika Bereny | Feb. 26

The next provost will serve with a new chancellor, shaping the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s future at a transitional time in higher education. 

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BadgerEMS gains student government support for student-led EMS program

By Tori Baerenwald | Feb. 26

The Associated Students of Madison declared their support on a proposal for a student-led emergency medical services program last fall. Now, the organization is looking to gain university approval.

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Sustainability hiring initiative announces new lead, headquarters

By Elizabeth Baumberger | Feb. 25

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s RISE-EARTH initiative announced their appointment of Chris Kucharik as the lead for their new headquarters on Feb. 17.

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UW to launch new aerospace engineering major

By Olivia Ruetten | Feb. 25

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a new aerospace engineering major Feb. 5. 

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’How is love the solution?’: Black History Month keynote speaker leads ‘Black love’ workshop

By Avery Chheda | Feb. 23

Writer and yogi Yolo Akili Robinson led a workshop for the Black History Month Planning Committee’s Black Love: Rooted, Radiant and Revolutionary keynote address. 

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Student government votes to form committee for graduate and professional students

By Zoey Elwood | Feb. 20

The Associated Students of Madison agreed to the finalization of a Graduate and Professional Committee Wednesday. 

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Former Indiana governor urges universities to defend free speech, affordability at UW event

By Grace Carlson | Feb. 20

Mitch Daniels, former Indiana governor and Purdue University president, spoke about the importance of free speech and affordability for college students Monday night. 

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International teaching assistants raise concerns over required fluency test

By Sonia Bendre | Feb. 19

International graduate students say departments across campus offer inconsistent results to SPEAK test results and language support. 

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UW-Madison Libraries cuts ties with donor group

By Addison Dama | Feb. 19

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries have cut ties with the Friends of the UW-Madison Libraries, leaving the group’s $1.4 million in funding in question.

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Regents float reduced-credit, three-year bachelor’s degrees amid enrollment, retention concerns

By Tori Baerenwald | Feb. 19

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents reviewed policy revisions to potentially introduce reduced-credit bachelor’s degree programs as many system schools weigh lagging enrollment and retention.