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The Campus Area Neighborhood Association held a question and answer session with Hub II developers to address the community’s environmental concerns about the project. Project leader and Vandewalle & Associates Urban Designer Brian Munson, Senior Vice President of Development of Core Spaces Rodney King and Antunovich Associates Design Architect Jeffrey Zelisko represented the Hub II development team at the meeting. “There are sustainability rating systems and the one that we’re using is c...

From a rapid reversal on the Big Tens decision to play to going against Dane County orders, UW athletics distinguishes itself as the exception to the strict COVID-19 regulations students face

ASM passes amendment to establish mask ambassador position I think its important that we all continue to recognize that these truly are unprecedented times, and that these unprecedented times require unprecedented measures of action, UW student says The Associated Students of Madison unanimously passed legislation to create mask ambassador positions intended to aid students in receiving funds from segregated fees. Many University of Wisconsin students and other members of the community particip...

Sixteen months after former Police Chief Mike Koval’s abrupt retirement in Sept. 2019, the Madison Police Department swore in its new police chief, Shon Barnes. In his speech at the swearing-in ceremony, Chief Barnes outlined his blueprint for the MPD, pledging to prevent violent crime, reduce arrests for low-level offenses, protect employee wellness and engage with the community. “This is arguably one of the most challenging times for law enforcement in history,” Barnes said. “And whil...

I am extremely disappointed by the discussions being held at the WI legislature, infectious disease specialist says

The campus heroes will adorn camouflage, helmets and explosive reactive armor to combat the winter Courtesy of Creative Commons, edited by Joe Klug This morning’s Starship press conference was met with applause as the robot company unveiled their 2021-2022 Bid for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s lucrative $53.2 million food delivery contract. Starship, already experienced with and known for food delivery in the University area, announced their plan to outfit the current generation of...

As a public institution, we have an obligation to refrain from all forms of legally prohibited discrimination, including viewpoint discrimination, UW Law says

2010 graduate will lead DNC through 2022 midterm elections

UW scientists, Yale-based collaborators redefined insulin release pathway The newly renovated Biochemistry building, located across from the Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery, will open its doors to occupants over winter break. The $112 million project features new research facilities, student study spaces and a coffee shop. The facility will now house the biomolecular chemistry department and the biochemistry departments, which will allow for additional collaboration among UW researchers. Hera...

This year, the Wisconsin Partnership Program will include six different public health initiatives in this year’s annual Community Impact Grant, the program announced in a press release. The initiatives, which target a variety of public health inequities, will each receive $1 million in funding over the course of five years. Among those recipients was a joint initiative focusing on Black men’s mental health by the Rebalanced Life Wellness Association and the Urban League of Greater Madison. ...