Blog: Campus Connection

Todd Finkelmeyer

Todd Finkelmeyer

Todd Finkelmeyer has been covering higher education for the Capital Times since April 2008. He started contributing to the newspaper in 1990, was hired full-time in 1994 and has since covered everything from the Super Bowl to stem cell research.

Campus Connection: Students too fat to graduate

About 25 students at a university in Pennsylvania might not be able to earn a degree this spring because they are obese.

Nov 21, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: California nightmare a sign of things to come?

The University of California's Board of Regents approved a plan to hike undergraduate fees -- which are the equivalent of tuition -- 32 percent next fall.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:10 pm | Loading…

Campus Connection: Committee asks UW-Madison to end Nike deal

But don't expect Chancellor Biddy Martin to take immediate action.

Nov 17, 2009 | 7:15 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: Superior list of famous alumni?

Can you name the most famous person to earn a degree from UW-Superior?

Nov 11, 2009 | 7:15 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: Be the one to save a life

Katie Meacham, a graduate of UW-Madison, needs a stem cell transplant -- and a donor who closely matches her.

Nov 10, 2009 | 11:30 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: New website helps vets choose school, use GI Bill

TodaysGIBill.org was unveiled to help military service members and veterans.

Nov 10, 2009 | 6:30 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: Too many going to college?

Higher education experts weigh in on a series of questions related to this topic.

Nov 09, 2009 | 2:05 pm | Loading…

Campus Connection: What's it like to be Bucky Badger?

An insider's glance at working as the UW-Madison mascot.

Nov 07, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: Free car care clinic at Madison College

Madison Area Technical College automotive students and instructors are holding their annual Car Care Clinic on Saturday.

Nov 06, 2009 | 7:15 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: Enrollment figures solid at state's private colleges

Preliminary numbers are looking good despite economy and dip in number of high school graduates in state.

Nov 05, 2009 | 7:15 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: UW-Madison creating plenty of ‘buzz'

University is among top institutions in country when it comes to public interest measured by media coverage, Internet traffic and social media mentions.

Nov 04, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…

Campus Connection: Will UW-Extension, UW Colleges lose chancellor?

David Wilson announced he is one of three finalists being considered for president of Morgan State University in Baltimore.

Nov 04, 2009 | 9:50 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: Martin apologizes to UW-Madison faculty

Chancellor apologizes for way in which her administration rolled out a proposed reorganization of the Graduate School.

Nov 03, 2009 | 10:10 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: Role of UW Athletic Board -- point, counterpoint

Two heavy hitters took the time to weigh in on the debate about what the true role of UW-Madison's Athletic Board should be.

Nov 02, 2009 | 11:00 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: MATC rebranding itself as Madison College

The decision to change the nickname is rooted in the fact Milwaukee Area Technical College also uses the MATC acronym.

Oct 27, 2009 | 12:45 pm | Loading…

Campus Connection: College presidents powerless to contain big-times sports?

Most college presidents at schools with the largest athletic programs claim they are powerless when it comes to containing escalating costs associated with big-time college sports.

Oct 27, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: Edgewood auction to seed ‘Life Happens' fund

Edgewood College is hosting an auction Saturday evening to establish a fund designed to help students who face unanticipated, life-altering events continue with school.

Oct 23, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: MATC hosting global warming solutions event

Madison Area Technical College is hosting an event Thursday associated with the National Teach-in on Global Warming Solutions.

Oct 22, 2009 | 10:20 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: How many non-resident students is too many?

Some on the Left Coast are miffed at the University of California-Berkeley's plan to start admitting additional out-of-state students to make up for state budget cuts.

Oct 22, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Campus Connection: UW System president's 'Four Pillars of Promise'

Catching up on a couple higher education-related items.

Oct 20, 2009 | 3:55 pm | Loading…

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