WPR to cancel ‘University of the Air’ show amid funding uncertainty
By John Ernst | Jul. 31‘University of the Air’ showcased University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers on air for 30 years, specializing in long-form interviews.
‘University of the Air’ showcased University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers on air for 30 years, specializing in long-form interviews.
New federal loan limits passed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are expected to reshape financial aid at University of Wisconsin–Madison, prompting concerns from university officials about increased reliance on private borrowing and reduced access for future students.
Funding for mental health services for University of Wisconsin System students in the state budget follows a bill Republican Senators introduced requiring campuses with less than 30,000 students to partner with a mental health care provider.
President Donald Trump’s large spending bill cuts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could see thousands of Wisconsinites lose access and farmers lose income.
The Madison Common Council voted unanimously to adopt three sweeping housing proposals this past week.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced he will not seek a third term in the 2026 midterm elections
Even after the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to decriminalize abortion in the state, changes to Medicaid means many Wisconsinites may still struggle to access reproductive health care.
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted to approve a 4% tuition increase for in-state undergraduates in the 2025–26 academic year, with an optional 1% add-on for campuses facing additional financial needs.
In 2024,The Daily Cardinal took home over 40 awards across three collegiate newspaper contests, including a national finalist spot for Best-All Around Student Newspaper by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders reached a tentative agreement to increase the UW System budget by the largest amount in about two decades.
As the University of Wisconsin System continues their push for an $856 million budget increase, House Speaker Robin Vos told reporters Republicans support a spending cut.
Thousands of protesters gathered at Library Mall and proceeded to march to the Capitol, chanting and holding signs in opposition to the Trump Administration and their treatment of immigrants.
University of Wisconsin–Madison recently lost several federal research grants, including a $10 million project studying social media’s impact on adolescent health.
Dane County sexual assault organizations and survivors say they face an uncertain future amidst funding cuts and changing cultural attitudes.
Despite funding uncertainty for LGBTQ+ student organizations, students plan to celebrate Pride Month on campus and around Madison.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Student Voters Union seeks to change how Wiscards are issued to make them a valid form of voter ID, aligning UW-Madison with other UW system schools.
Changes to the company’s dress code raised concerns over labor practices and employee performance.
Following a long period of student loan payment pauses, borrowers are once again required to repay their loans, causing confusion among some students and borrowers.
Republican Lawmakers remove financial aid proposals from Gov. Tony Evers’ 2025-27 Capital Budget while approving statewide building repair projects, beginning their revision process for state funding.
Nurses at UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital launched a 5-day strike on May 27 for stronger security measures, lower patient-to-staff ratios and increased benefits.