In a vote taken last week, UW-Madison opposed a new NCAA policy that allows schools to offer athletes multi-year scholarships.
Capped by a speech on the importance of black students advocating for their college educational experiences, the Friday forum hosted by the Wisconsin Association of Black Men explored the higher education experiences of black men.
Testimony concluded Friday in the high-stakes court case pitting Democrats and a group challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s new legislative districts against Republican lawmakers arguing in favor of the maps.
UW-Madison student and Dane County Board of Supervisors candidate John Magnino announced plans to engage more students in county government Sunday.
Three UW-Madison students and one recent graduate will be approved for city committee appointments Tuesday, creating a larger student voice in city politics.
Long after the signs were removed, the Capitol lawn was reseeded, and the thousands of protestors departed, the ever-present partisan division and immense rise in lobbyist fundraising born during the spring protests continue to define Wisconsin politics today.
UW-Madison political science professor Ken Mayer testified in the ongoing redistricting lawsuit Thursday that the Latino vote would be significantly diminished under the new state election maps drawn by Republicans.
Two building proposals for the city-owned land along East Washington Avenue envision different futures for the area east of Capitol Square.
The Student Services Finance Committee approved the University Health Services budget at more than $14 million Thursday.
As students, residents, city officials and the Madison Police Department concluded that an event on Mifflin Street in May is inevitable, the focus of a Mifflin neighborhood meeting Thursday was part of an initial discussion on how to make the party this year safer.
The field of candidates vying to challenge Gov. Scott Walker in his likely recall election will expand Thursday when Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug La Follette declares his candidacy.
After intense deliberation, the state Senate reconvened Wednesday morning to pass a bill Republicans say would more effectively prevent a woman from being coerced into receiving an abortion.
Republicans refused to make changes Wednesday to election maps signed into law last year despite pressure to redraw the maps from a judicial panel that questioned their legitimacy earlier this week.
Just over four months after the Center for Equal Opportunity claimed UW-Madison’s admission policies unfairly advantage African Americans and Latinos, UW philosophy professor Dan Hausman told hundreds of members of the UW community affirmative action creates “equal opportunity” for African Americans.
A local church is funding a large portion of a new community partnership to combat homelessness and poverty on Madison’s southwest side.
University officials and members of the Madison community explained the consequences UW-Madison students can face for stalking, which range from suspension to incurring charges Wednesday.
UW-Madison will not be joining a national organization of student governments after the Associated Students of Madison decided in a 13-7 vote Wednesday to not include membership on the spring election ballots.
The State Senate discussed a bill Tuesday that would redefine informed consent for abortion and apply restrictions to the administration of abortion-inducing drugs.
The state Assembly passed a bill Wednesday preventing those who sue employers for workplace discrimination from seeking damages in Wisconsin court.
A Supreme Court decision in October could forbid or significantly alter race as a consideration in college admissions when the court hears an appeal from a white student in Texas who hopes to end "racial preferences" in admissions.
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