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Graduation rates at UW-Madison have been steadily increasing over the past few years — and university officials attribute this to advising.
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Increasing graduation rate due to advising, guidance, officials say

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 12, 2018

Graduation rates at UW-Madison have been steadily increasing over the past few years — and university officials attribute this to advising. Data from the Academic Planning and Institutional Research Department show an increase in the four-year graduation rate, from 55.5 percent in the 2011-’12 academic year to 60.7 percent in 2016-’17. The six-year graduation rate increased 1.3 percent — to 85.2 percent — over the same time period.

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Burglary reported in Sellery Hall, UWPD investigating

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 12, 2018

A burglary reportedly occurred inside a resident’s room in Sellery Hall Sunday, according to a UW-Madison Crime Warning. As many as four suspects — who are not believed to be UW-Madison students — gained access to the residential floors of Sellery by “piggybacking” from other residents, according to the warning. UWPD has reason to believe there may be more than one victim.

Clinics involved in the research trial saw an 11 percent decrease in opioid prescriptions, while those not participating saw an 8 percent increase.
STATE NEWS

Researchers reduce opioid prescriptions by 8 percent at UW Health clinics

By Luisa de Vogel | Feb. 8, 2018

Overdose deaths as the result of prescription opioid use rose 600 percent in Wisconsin from 2000 to 2016, according to the Department of Health Services. However, UW-Madison researchers think they have developed a program to curb overdose-related deaths in the state by laying out guidelines for when and how doctors should prescribe opioids. “Reducing the overall supply (of opioids) is important from the population health perspective,” Dr. Randall Brown, an associate professor of family medicine, told the Wisconsin State Journal. The program includes mental health screening to identify and properly treat patients who may be at a higher risk for opioid addiction as a result of conditions such as depression and yearly urine tests.

YOU@WISC is centered around three main themes: succeed, thrive and matter.
CAMPUS NEWS

UHS introduces new portal connecting students with resources

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 8, 2018

Continuing its effort to connect students to mental health and motivational resources, University Health Services has created a portal designed to build resilience within students and foster campus connections. YOU@WISC — which will help students connect with tools, content and resources specific to UW-Madison student life — is centered around three main themes: succeed, thrive and matter. Each theme encompasses approximately seven interactive modules focusing on aspects of campus life ranging from campus involvement to professional development.

While UW-Madison saw a 29 percent increase in out of state applicants with the use of the Common App there was only a 6 percent increase in Wisconsin applicants.
NEWS

UW-Madison sees record number of applications in its second year using the Common Application

By Robyn Cawley | Feb. 8, 2018

The Common Application is a win for both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and prospective college students, according to UW-Madison officials, as it increases the number of applications received while decreasing the amount of time spent applying. Of the 42,627 freshmen who applied to UW-Madison for the 2018-2019 school year domestic non-resident applicants rose 29 percent, while Wisconsin resident applicants only increased by six percent.

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