Aron Ralston, the outdoorsman who famously amputated his own arm after being trapped beneath a boulder, spoke at Union South Wednesday as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series to discuss his accident and the effect it has had on his life.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced plans Wednesday to offer free online courses to the public, beginning with four pilot courses the university plans to roll out in the next year.
The Associated Students of Madison Student Council passed an amendment to its bylaws Wednesday to clarify the definition of Viewpoint Neutrality, which is used in all of the organization’s funding decisions.
Madison Police reported a Langdon neighborhood house was burglarized Wednesday, adding to the recent string of break-ins on campus this semester.
New legislation that would establish a voluntary work-share program, which Republicans claim could help Wisconsin businesses reduce layoffs, drew Democratic opposition Tuesday amidst claims the bills would undermine private sector unions.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison biochemistry department will debut a new art exhibit to educate the public on the university’s current and past cancer research.
Two suspects forcefully robbed three Madison residents and stole various electronic devices on the south side of campus Monday, according to a police report.
The Government Accountability Board revealed the most recent general and presidential elections cost the state $10 million, the most of any statewide election in 2012 and also outlined major voting statistics from Wisconsin’s 2012 elections in a report Tuesday.
Justice Pat Roggensack and Marquette University law professor Ed Fallone will face off in the Wisconsin Supreme Court general election after advancing through Tuesday’s primary.
Constituents decided in a primary election Tuesday which candidates will advance to the April 2 general election for city Council seats in two different Districts.
The Associated Students of Madison Sustainability Committee met Tuesday to develop its plans for campaigns aiming to educate the campus community about energy use and waste.
State legislators held a hearing Tuesday to discuss legislation that would increase workforce development in Wisconsin by tying development initiatives to state businesses looking for skilled employees.
Aron Ralston, who made news in 2003 for amputating his own arm in order to survive a rock climbing accident, will speak at UW-Madison Wednesday as part of Wisconsin Union Directorate’s distinguished lecture series.
Crisis management specialist Judy Smith, who has represented notable clients including Monica Lewinsky, Michael Vick and the family of Chandra Levy, will visit the University of Wisconsin-Madison to speak Thursday.
Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday his official Feb. 20 budget will include a $25 million venture capital initiative, which would provide funding for small start-up companies.
Gov. Scott Walker announced a proposal to expand Wisconsin’s school choice programs Monday that includes vouchers meant to give parents more options in school choice.
More than 80 students and faculty met in Varsity Hall Monday to discuss revamping the university’s ethnic studies requirement.
A provision of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget that would create a voucher-like program for special needs students drew concern from activists across the state Monday.
A project to improve downtown transportation and research possible locations for a future train and bus terminal will move forward after the Board of Estimates unanimously approved the proposal Monday.
The Student Services Finance Committee heard a budget proposal from the Division of Recreational Sports Monday that calls for a $6 increase in contributions per student next year.
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