Campus protest, rally demands action from UW on Israel-Hamas war
By Joseph Panzer | Dec. 18, 2023Students gathered outside of Library Mall to demand UW-Madison divest from BlackRock due to ties with the military-industrial complex.
Students gathered outside of Library Mall to demand UW-Madison divest from BlackRock due to ties with the military-industrial complex.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison held its 2023 winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, a biannual tradition that, for the second consecutive time, came amid campuswide controversy surrounding diversity and inclusion.
The Daily Cardinal spoke with UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin about the challenges of divided government, free speech and student engagement during her second student media roundtable.
At a press conference Wednesday, representatives pointed to a memo by legislative attorneys
In emails obtained by The Daily Cardinal, UW System President Jay Rothman provided an extensive list of position titles in regards to diversity, equity and inclusion per a request by Sen. Rob Hutton in May.
Two individuals yelled antisemitic remarks at a small Dec. 8 Hanukkah gathering, according to UW Hillel
Student and faculty critics say a proposed deal to exchange diversity, equity and inclusion programming was negotiated out of the limelight without adequate opportunity for those most affected by the agreement to have their voices heard.
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents will meet Wednesday at 5 p.m. to reconsider a controversial funding deal negotiated with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos despite objection from some students, staff and faculty.
Students speak of “paralyzing” feelings of loss, university support and finding strength in solidarity after the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack.
More than 1,000 people gathered at the Wisconsin state Capitol building Saturday afternoon to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Monday the deal was his final offer and would prefer if the UW System moves forward with the deal despite Democrat opposition.
The Electric Group and its partners are bringing holiday cheer to Madison’s Olin Park with their Holiday Fantasy in Lights demonstration, a light show available from dusk to dawn every day from Nov. 11 through Dec. 31.
Multiple unions across Wisconsin launched a lawsuit attempting to end the state’s near-total ban on collective bargaining.
Both Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and UW System President Jay Rothman spoke to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and confirmed aspects of the deal.
Wisconsin Assembly Democrats released statements Thursday denouncing Republican efforts to “trade” freezing diversity, equity and inclusion positions for pay raises and building project approvals across the UW System.
Dr. Ramzi Fawaz and Dr. Sami Schalk talked about their experiences and perspectives on how conversations about diversity in the classroom benefit students broadly.
The comedian and activist spoke about Indigeneity in media and his experiences in the industry to a crowd at Gordon’s Event Center.
As Madison’s housing crisis persists. Nonprofits provide tenant solutions.
The City of Madison shared plans to conduct an experimental State Street pedestrian mall in the summer of 2024 for pedestrians and bikers to freely walk on the streets in hopes of creating a more active State Street.
The Republican-controlled Legislature denied funding for the University of Wisconsin-Madison engineering building project, which has remained the school’s top budget priority for years. As tensions rise with the Legislature, the future of the College of Engineering building is unknown.