The University of Wisconsin System announced Wednesday it will likely become the first public university system in the nation to implement a Flexible Option degree program, which is designed to provide a new way for working adults to earn a college degree.
Distinguished hip-hop artist MC Lyte announced Sunday at the Soul Train Awards the winners of two four-year, full-tuition scholarships to the University of Wisconsin-Madison through the First Wave/MC Lyte scholarship.
A controversial housing development proposal that city officials approved Tuesday could set a precedent for more affordable housing on campus, Mayor Paul Soglin said at a press conference Wednesday.
University of Wisconsin-Madison students could see screens that show real-time bus arrival times in university housing and dining locations as early as next semester, according to Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Committee member Ryan Prestil.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus Tuesday to discuss ethical practices within the MLB organization as part of Ethics Week, an event put on by the Wisconsin School of Business.
Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students Lori Berquam updated student government leaders Tuesday about Division of Student Life initiatives, including the proposed addition of two temporary staff members to assist in mental health advising.
The Associated Students of Madison will collaborate with several other campus groups to host a Mental Health Coalition Fair, which would aim to reduce stress among University of Wisconsin-Madison students before finals.
The University of Washington and Rutgers University announced plans Tuesday to cut ties with adidas following allegations of labor violations from a factory contracted by the apparel company, a move some members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison have encouraged Interim Chancellor David Ward to pursue.
American Disability Research scholar Kim Nielsen visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tuesday to discuss the history and repercussions of disabilities in the U.S., as part of an event put on by UW-Madison Disability Studies.
Madison’s Common Council approved three pieces of legislation Tuesday regarding a proposal for a multi-purpose condominium on the 300 block of West Johnson Street.
Detectives named a Milwaukee man the primary suspect in four recent Madison robberies when police took him into custody after the man attempted to sell a laptop computer in a diner on the 300 block of West Gorham Street Nov. 20.
Ald. Brian Solomon, District 10, and Ald. Larry Palm, District 15, announced Tuesday they will not seek re-election in 2013.
A former aide to Gov. Scott Walker reached a plea deal late Monday night on embezzlement charges as part of the ongoing John Doe investigation into illegal activity at then-Milwaukee County Executive Walker’s office in 2010.
Madison police are continuing to investigate a home invasion in which police report three suspects robbed and tied up residents at gunpoint on the 200 block of Langdon Street Monday.
Madison’s Alcohol License Review Committee unanimously approved Frank Productions’ request for a liquor license for The Orpheum Theatre Monday, which will reopen Dec. 31.
The Student Services Finance Committee met Monday to hear budget proposals from Supporting Peers in Laid-Back Listening and the Multicultural Student Coalition, which unexpectedly requested approximately $1 million less than originally proposed.
Developers are proposing a new student housing project on Monroe Street, which would require the demolition of Stadium Bar.
Gov. Scott Walker addressed past and present state issues in an interview with the Associated Press Monday, including his response to developments in the John Doe investigation and potential mining legislation.
In response to criticism from a state senator, student leaders introduced a campaign to reaffirm their support for a city ordinance Monday that requires landlords to provide voter registration forms to all new tenants.
A proposed student apartment complex for the State-Langdon neighborhood, which would require the demolition of three existing buildings, was met with debate at a city Landmarks Commission meeting Monday.
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