Higher Education

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.

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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…

Gates Foundation gives $9.5M to UW-Madison for flu research

Five-year grant to help study of viral mutations

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:15 am | Loading…

Is worst over? Flu cases drop dramatically on UW campus

Flu cases on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus dropped by two-thirds last week, prompting a student health official to wonder if the worst of the flu epidemic is over.

Nov 17, 2009 | 11:30 am | 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…

Going beyond test scores

UW-Madison's Rob Meyer says using ‘value-added’ measurements gives fuller picture of students’ progress

Nov 10, 2009 | 2:00 pm | 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…

UW faculty bristle at plan for new office to oversee research

Some call it 'power grab' by administration

Oct 31, 2009 | 5:00 am | Loading…

Halloween costumes allowed at Badgers' football game

Saturday's game might be a sea of a different color, or costume, this Saturday

Oct 28, 2009 | 12:45 pm | Loading…

UW asks sick Halloween visitors to stay home

Halloween costumes might disguise visitors to Madison for the annual Freakfest party on State Street, but a costume can't mask the flu.

Oct 27, 2009 | 1:00 pm | Loading…

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