Investigating and prosecuting sexual assault on college campuses could get more difficult, as new rules proposed by the education department would expand protections for those facing assault allegations.
Covering the walls of the new UW-Eau Claire Black Cultural Center are images of black influencers — from Maya Angelou to Malcolm X to Martin Luther King, Jr. — to welcome African-American student organizations to their new space on campus Monday.
Following Ald. Zach Wood’s announcement that he would not seek reelection to Madison’s eighth district, two UW-Madison freshmen announced they will run to succeed him on the city council.
Two incidents of possible drugging near Langdon Street were reported to UW-Madison along with the Madison Police Department last week, according to a Crime Warning sent out by the university.
Many graduates enter the job market with the intention of paying off their student loan debts. But, is it possible for Wisconsin graduates of color — including those with international backgrounds — and those who pursue degrees in the humanities to do so?
When a newly employed person’s first paycheck arrives, envelopes holding retirement plans and senior living saving solutions accompany it.
After helping to spearhead the nation’s very first coordinated policy efforts against poverty, UW-Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty has continued to study the central problems and solutions of socioeconomic hardship in America.
When Eric Schmidt receives questions on defying financial instability, his positivity radiates as he eyes an equitable future in Dane County. But Schmidt, the former Google chairman and developer of the Alliance of the American Dream, is not blind.
By roughly 10:15 p.m. the Dane County bomb squad had determined that the contents of the package were benign, and police began opening the street back up to traffic.
In grappling with his own identity and family history, Chimen confronts broader themes of immigration, persecution, memory and belonging. He invites viewers into tent-like spaces that are simultaneously cathedrals and temporary shelters to contemplate their own heritage and the paths that lead them there.
Despite boasting a generally below average rate of poverty, Wisconsin’s racial inequalities and lack of social support are hitting some communities with disproportionate force.
Students suffer the consequences, both physical and mental, of not having enough food on their plates.
Despite boasting a generally below average rate of poverty, Wisconsin’s racial inequalities and lack of social support are hitting some communities with disproportionate force.
While taking a walk around the UW-Madison campus and surrounding areas, it is difficult not to stumble upon stark reminders of the city’s homelessness issue.
It is no secret — attending college is expensive. And, even though frozen tuition has tried to alleviate the economic burden, there remains a significant gap in both accessibility and affordability for underrepresented and low-income students.
The Baraboo police department announced Thursday they are looking into threats made against members of the community after a widely-shared photo arose on social media earlier this week featuring Baraboo High School students giving what appears to be a Nazi salute. Threats were made through email and phone calls against several members of the Baraboo community, according to police chief Mark Schauf.
Evers has ensured that his state budget proposal to increase public school funding by 12.3 percent is feasible.
State Rep. Chris Taylor led a discussion with the Associated Students of Madison's legislative affairs committee about the future of state support, as well as ensuring more power to the university and student body on Monday.
As barriers both new and old continue to be the reality for Wisconsin's welfare system, experts fear that getting help may not be realistic or accessible for many who need it.
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