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Proposal for ‘free and full access’ receives racist backlash

Business school names three dean candidates

The Wisconsin School of Business was founded in 1900 as one of the first five business programs in the nation, and it’s about to undergo a change in leadership.

MPD chief: Tony Robinson settlement not ‘admission of guilt’

Madison Police Chief Mike Koval echoed the discontent of the city’s police union leaders, asserting that the $3.35 million settlement last week paid to the family of Tony Robinson by the city’s insurer was not an admission of guilt. The federal civil rights lawsuit was brought by the family of Tony Robinson, an unarmed teenager who was shot and killed after an altercation with Madison Police Department Officer Matt Kenny in March 2015.

Suspect arrested in downtown parking garage for beating man unconscious, striking woman

A man was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman downtown, according to the Madison Police Department. Percell T.

Man arrested near west side for sexual assault of 14-year-old girl

A man was arrested on the west side of Madison last week following an investigation into the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl, the Madison Police Department said Monday in an incident report.

Potential Republican Senate candidate criticizes proposed tuition cut

A well-known Republican state legislator and possible 2018 Senate candidate expressed opposition to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to cut tuition across the UW System, instead suggesting tuition increases.

UWPD investigating string of burglaries on campus

Two suspects are involved, one of which has been identified through surveillance footage as Malcolm C. Owens, a 19-year-old Madison resident. UWPD Director of Communications Marc Lovicott said they do not believe either individual has any affiliation with UW-Madison, but they are not certain.

Student organization encourages female students to ‘find their fit’

Changing Health, Attitudes, Actions to Recreate Girls at UW-Madison is a chapter of a national organization that coaches members to be confident and lead healthy lifestyles through weekly meetings and group support.

Professor’s ‘explicit’ proposal aims to streamline low-income aid

For first-year student Melissa Strupp, the struggle to start her college career began long before she ever scaled Bascom Hill.

It’s On Us brings campuses together to combat sexual assault

RIVER FALLS, Wis.—Lynn Rosenthal used to leave the White House gates every day thinking it was her last and that she would be fired.

Capitol Square reconstruction work to start Monday

The City of Madison is set to embark on a project that will “reconstruct” the south side of Capitol Square, with preliminary construction work beginning Monday.

Wisconsin Attorney General appeals gerrymandering case to US Supreme Court

Following a court order to redraw the state’s election maps, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has appealed to the U.S.

Student government leaders work to change perennially low election turnout

Associated Students of Madison representatives play a large role in providing student services and determining financial support for student organizations, but still about only one in 10 students vote in ASM's campus-wide elections each year.

Student organizations plan Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

A range of UW-Madison student organizations—from the Campus Women’s Center and Women’s Studies Club to Black Woman Heal and Muslim Student Association—exchanged ideas Thursday for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, in the spirit of the month's theme: "Engaging New Voices." University Health Services and End Violence on Campus hosted the meeting.

Promoted, recently hired faculty of color honored at annual reception

Faculty of color at UW-Madison—a demographic that has increased 5 percent in the last 10 years—who got promoted or recently hired were honored Thursday during an annual reception in which top university administrators discussed diversity on campus.

State Republican legislator says he might reintroduce transgender bathroom bill

On the same day President Donald Trump rescinded rules passed under the Obama Administration that allowed transgender students to use bathrooms based on their gender identity, a Wisconsin Republican lawmaker said he will probably introduce a similar bill.

Two men arrested after drug deal results in foot chase across campus

Two men were arrested Wednesday afternoon after involvement in a drug-related foot chase across UW-Madison campus, according to Madison Police Department.

Family of Tony Robinson to receive $3.35 million in settlement

Early Thursday morning—nearly two years after Tony Robinson, an unarmed 19-year-old, was shot and killed by Madison police officer Matt Kenny—a lawsuit filed against the city of Madison by the Robinson family concluded in a $3.35 million settlement.

State Republican leaders from Wisconsin, Ohio join forces to weather Trump Administration changes

State legislators and governors from Wisconsin and Ohio are teaming up to tackle changes that will affect the country at a state level under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Sexual assault reported in 'southern area of campus'

A sexual assault reportedly occurred in the southern area of campus, according to a UW-Madison Crime Warning.