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UW System Tuition Balances Down By Nearly 60 Percent From 2013 Levels

October 5, 2020 - 6:00am

A WPR records request found that the UW System campuses have been forced to spend down tuition reserves by nearly 60 percent since 2013. Now, a growing number of campuses are turning to staff cuts to address shortfalls caused by declining enrollment, unexpected coronavirus costs and an eight-year freeze on...

For Hmong Speakers, Keeping Wisconsin's Third Most Commonly Spoken Language Alive Is Essential

September 30, 2020 - 5:00am

Language, culture and history are inextricably linked. For many speakers of multiple languages, keeping those traditions alive is essential.

Some People Are Considering Trading City Life For Rural Wisconsin Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

September 29, 2020 - 5:15am

Economic development officials say there's been an influx of seasonal and second homeowners working remotely after COVID-19 shut down business as usual. Now, they say some people who vacation in the area are weighing whether to turn a temporary getaway from the city into a permanent lifestyle change.

Health Officials Studying COVID-19 Spillover From UW-Madison Campus

September 25, 2020 - 12:15pm

As leaders of Dane County and the University of Wisconsin-Madison spar over the role of college students in the rising levels of COVID-19 cases in the community, local health officials are reporting a lower percentage of positive cases linked to campus.

UW-La Crosse Plans To Resume In-Person Classes Despite Community Spike Of COVID-19

September 24, 2020 - 3:35pm

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse officials have begun testing the roughly 3,000 students living in dorms, while local law enforcement prepare for increased parties during what would have been Oktoberfest.

Pandemic, Campus Shutdowns Add Additional Hurdles For Wisconsin's College Voters

September 24, 2020 - 6:05am

The COVID-19 pandemic and a growing number of campus shutdowns are adding confusion to an already complicated process many college students must overcome in order to vote in Wisconsin.

Chryst Says Daily Testing Has Changed The Game For Big Ten Football Amid Pandemic

September 24, 2020 - 5:00am

College football season is starting to come into focus for the Badgers, as players return to the field after a two-week break due to a spike in coronavirus cases.

UW-Eau Claire Football Players Involved In Racist Post To Be Allowed Back On Team

September 23, 2020 - 5:30pm

Five former football players at UW-Eau Claire who were suspended last year because of ties to racist messages posted on Snapchat are rejoining the football team, although some of their teammates say the reinstatement violates the student athlete handbook.

UW-Madison To Resume Some In-Person Classes

September 23, 2020 - 9:50am

The University of Wisconsin-Madison will start to resume activity on campus Saturday after in-person instruction was paused for two weeks due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 during the first weeks of classes. Chancellor Rebecca Blank said in a statement Wednesday morning that activity will be phased in as the university...

With COVID-19 On The Rise In Wisconsin, Many Schools Have Transitioned To Virtual Learning

September 23, 2020 - 6:35am

Many of Wisconsin's school districts that had planned for in-person schooling have had to pivot to virtual learning as teachers, students and staff have tested positive or started precautionary quarantines.

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UW System Tuition Balances Down By Nearly 60 Percent From 2013 Levels

For Hmong Speakers, Keeping Wisconsin's Third Most Commonly Spoken Language Alive Is Essential

Some People Are Considering Trading City Life For Rural Wisconsin Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Health Officials Studying COVID-19 Spillover From UW-Madison Campus

UW-La Crosse Plans To Resume In-Person Classes Despite Community Spike Of COVID-19

Pandemic, Campus Shutdowns Add Additional Hurdles For Wisconsin's College Voters

Chryst Says Daily Testing Has Changed The Game For Big Ten Football Amid Pandemic

UW-Eau Claire Football Players Involved In Racist Post To Be Allowed Back On Team

UW-Madison To Resume Some In-Person Classes

With COVID-19 On The Rise In Wisconsin, Many Schools Have Transitioned To Virtual Learning

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