MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: * * * Dr. Nita Ahuja named dean of UW School of Medicine and Public Health Dr. Nita Ahuja, a surgeon-scientist who has held top roles at some of the nation's leading research universities and health systems, has been named the next dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and the university's next vice chancellor for medical affairs. A Fellow of the Amer  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Governor's 2025-27 Executive Budget will invest more than $80 million to support the success of Wisconsin farmers and processors, future of state's agricultural industries * * * Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, today announced his plans to invest more than $80 million in his 2025  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Investment secured in 2023-25 biennial budget will support 55 improvement projects across 36 counties * * * Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an investment of $100 million for 55 projects to assist with fixing and upgrading aging local roads that support Wisconsin's farmers and producers, as well as statewide ag  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 19 state attorneys general are opposing a Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that lets the government draw the line between religious and nonreligious practices, with Yost and his counterparts saying the ruling intrudes on the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of religion. "The power to define religion is the power to destroy it," Yost said. "Our  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: * * * Search begins for 2 new ombuds Provost Charles Isbell and the UW Ombuds Office announce the search for two ombuds. The new ombuds will begin June 1 and Dec. 1, 2025. Based on the current priorities of the Ombuds team, we are seeking one UW-Madison retired academic staff and one retired faculty member. To ensure consideration, applications should be submitted by March 31, 2025. The Ombud  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: * * * Sound art: Students turn vinyl records into paintings Studens share ideas around a table during the Free Art Friday: Painted Vinyl Records event. Photo by Paige Valley When the weather is cold and the days are short, it can feel easy to wrap up your week by staying inside your warm apartment, scrolling through social media and procrastinating doing your homework. We've all been there.   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: * * * UW's hottest double majors: Pairings broaden knowledge and widen opportunities If one major is good, are two majors twice as good? Adding a second major can pay big dividends, broadening students' perspective and boosting their future career potential, according to academic advisors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Roughly 30 percent of UW grads major in two or more areas, a ra  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 6 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following joint statement on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general to reaffirm their commitment to protecting access to gender-affirming care in the face of the Trump Administration's recent Executive Order. The coalition released the following statement: "As state attorneys general, we stand firmly in support of healthcare policies that respect the dignity a  more