CAMPUS NEWS
Students to return to Madison for in-person classes in the fall
By Ellie Nowakowski | Mar. 28, 2021Chancellor Rebecca Blank plans for a “new normal” for the Fall 2021 semester.
News
STATE NEWS
Wisconsin to receive about $560 million for HEERF, among other federal relief funds
By Annabella Rosciglione | Mar. 26, 2021State and local government and educational institutions in Wisconsin are expected to receive $3.21 billion in funding from the federal government as part of the latest COVID-19 relief fund — the American Rescue Plan. UW System institutions are expected to receive about $275 million.
CAMPUS NEWS
Spring commencement speakers announced
By Samantha Henschel | Mar. 26, 2021The university recently announced that André De Shields and John Gottman, Ph.D., will speak at this spring’s commencement ceremonies.
CITY NEWS
The Long Haul: How the businesses of Downtown Madison fought, are fighting COVID-19
By Benjamin Farrell | Mar. 25, 2021Local government works with business owners to create a roadmap going forward.
CITY NEWS
Homelessness escalates in numbers and intensity throughout the pandemic
By Sarah Eichstadt | Mar. 25, 2021While COVID-19 has made homelessness more complicated, organizations, the city government and the community have reallocated their resources and boosted their efforts to serve the homeless community.
IN-DEPTH
'Perkins borrowers are being failed again': UW withholds debt relief to loan holders amidst the pandemic
By Addison Lathers | Mar. 25, 2021The Department of Education has allowed universities and colleges to suspend payment and interest accumulation on the needs-based student loan program since April, but the UW Administration has neglected to follow through.
CITY NEWS
A man nearly died from asthma attack after shooting at local homeless shelter
By Nathan Denzin | Mar. 25, 2021MPD’s decision not to let community responders into an area with a displaced homeless population after a shooting nearly cost a man his life.
IN-DEPTH
The changing face of State Street
By Molly Davis | Mar. 25, 2021Recent development projects proposed for the downtown area further contribute to State Street’s gentrification.
IN-DEPTH
Student struggle with homelessness exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic
By Karissa Schumacker | Mar. 25, 2021“Online school is our home. Where we live is our classroom right now, this is where we're learning... what will happen to people who can't pay for housing?”
CAMPUS NEWS
'Exacerbated': TAA continues the fight for fair treatment under Act 10
By Ellie Nowakowski | Mar. 25, 2021The graduate worker union of UW-Madison spoke out on efforts to remit segregated and mandatory fees.
NEWS
Incarcerated workers make just a fraction of minimum wage, and that probably won't change anytime soon
By Nathan Denzin | Mar. 25, 2021Inmates with jobs in Wisconsin make just a fraction of minimum wage, but a pay hike is unlikely due to financial and political roadblocks.
CAMPUS NEWS
Students discuss financial aid, paying for college
By Sophia Vento | Mar. 25, 2021Despite programs for lower income students that cover most of their costs to attend UW-Madison, some students who do not qualify for aid based on income struggle to fund their college expenses.
CAMPUS NEWS
ASM passes legislation addressing student loan cancellation, wellness breaks
By Sophia Vento | Mar. 24, 2021Several pieces of key legislation were passed by the Associated Students of Madison Tuesday night.
CAMPUS NEWS
UW-Madison School of Pharmacy introduces Master’s program for fall 2021
By Anthony Trombi | Mar. 24, 2021The incoming program will be the first in the country to focus on psychoactive pharmaceutical investigation.
STATE NEWS
Wisconsin State Legislature scraps bill to recognize Black History Month, honors Rush Limbaugh
By Sam Tuch | Mar. 24, 2021The Wisconsin State Legislature failed to place Black History Month Resolution on the session calendar, while a resolution honoring commentator Rush Limbaugh passed with a Republican majority in both chambers.
CITY NEWS
Man shot at near-east temporary housing shelter, investigation ongoing
By Molly Carmichael | Mar. 24, 2021After a man was shot at a men’s shelter Monday, Mayor urges Madison residents not to associate homelessness with violence.
PODCAST
Campus Updates: Lake Gatherings and Budget News
By Gaby Vinick , Hope Karnopp and Sylvia Yan | Mar. 23, 2021Welcome back to the Student Dive. This week, we interview our writers on some of the latest news stories affecting campus. Writer Sophia Vento discusses her latest story, which takes a deep dive into the risks and reactions to large gatherings on Lake Mendota. Associate news writer Nathan Denzin also discusses budget news impacting the university. Co-hosted by Gaby Vinick and Hope Karnopp and edited by Sylvia Yan.
STATE NEWS
In-person absentee voting for Spring Election begins Tuesday
By Hope Karnopp | Mar. 23, 2021In-person absentee voting began Tuesday for the 2021 Spring Election on April 6. On Election Day, polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
CAMPUS NEWS
UW-Madison student employees receive vaccinations
By Gina Musso | Mar. 23, 2021With COVID-19 vaccinations becoming more readily available, more UW-Madison students and employees benefit from expanded eligibility.
CAMPUS NEWS
UW medical school students receive residency placement on Match Day
By Jessica Sonkin | Mar. 23, 2021The UW School of Medicine and Public Health conducted a Match Day ceremony to celebrate students’ residency matches and resilience while facing COVID-19 during medical school.
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