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UW-Madison suspends SJP for alleged policy violations at April protest The University of Wisconsin-Madison Dean of Students suspended the Students Justice for Palestine for violating five university policies at an April protest against a former U.S. Ambassador. 

UW-Madison suspends SJP for alleged policy violations at April protest

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Republicans float $80 million cut to UW System budget As the University of Wisconsin System continues their push for an $856 million budget increase, House Speaker Robin Vos told reporters Republicans support a spending cut.

As the University of Wisconsin System continues their push for an $856 million budget increase, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told reporters Republicans support a spending cut.

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Thousands in Madison join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests opposing Trump Thousands of protesters gathered at Library Mall and proceeded to march to the Capitol, chanting and holding signs in opposition to the Trump Administration and their treatment of immigrants.

Thousands of protesters gathered at Library Mall and proceeded to march to the Capitol

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‘One of the largest crowds we have seen’: Thousands descend on Mifflin Street for 56th annual block party

Story by Drew Wesson
Photos by Jake Piper

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Trump administration undos visa terminations for more than 1,500 university students A UW-Madison spokesman says the university is actively tracking this reversal

BREAKING: Trump administration undos visa terminations for more than 1,500 university students

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‘This is not a drill’: UW-Madison scholars warn of long-term, unprecedented threats to higher education A panel of University of Wisconsin-Madison professors and academic experts discussed significant challenges facing higher education Wednesday in the wake of the Trump administration’s sweeping budget ...

Excellent story in @dailycardinal.bsky.social about or teach-in on Wednesday night. College journalists are doing very good work covering this moment. www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025...

‘This is not a drill’: UW-Madison scholars warn of long-term, unprecedented threats to higher education A panel of University of Wisconsin-Madison professors and academic experts discussed significant challenges facing higher education Wednesday in the wake of the Trump administration’s sweeping budget ...

A panel of University of Wisconsin-Madison professors and academic experts discussed significant challenges facing higher education Wednesday in the wake of the Trump administration’s sweeping budget cuts.

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How two woman-owned small businesses work to create international community through South Asian food Students in Madison often struggle to find traditional meals that reflect their home cuisines. Shalimar Catering and Moonhalf Halal Eats are working to bridge that gap.

How two woman-owned small businesses work to create international community through South Asian food

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Cardinal View: Trump’s NIH funding cap is an existential threat to higher education A slash in funding by the National Institutes of Health will jeopardize the future of scientific discovery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and other research universities.

Cardinal View: Trump’s NIH funding cap is an existential threat to higher education

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First elected Black mayor in Wisconsin reflects on trailblazing campaign, growing up in the South, life of public service Frances Huntley-Cooper dedicated her life to public service and helping disadvantaged groups before serving as the first Black mayor in Wisconsin history. 

First elected Black mayor in Wisconsin reflects on trailblazing campaign, growing up in the South, life of public service

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Wisconsin has the widest achievement gap in the U.S. for math and reading. MMSD is working to change that Wisconsin schools made little improvement in closing the gap in math and reading scores  between Black and white students, the latest federal test results showed.

Wisconsin once again has the highest achievement gap between students. Read more about it in my coverage with @dailycardinal.bsky.social

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Can men’s hockey make it far in the Big Ten Tournament playoffs?

Story by Haellie Opp
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Seeing double: Wisconsin women’s hockey wins a pair against sixth-ranked Minnesota Duluth Complete University of Wisconsin-Madison coverage since 1892.

Seeing double: Wisconsin women’s hockey wins a pair against sixth-ranked Minnesota Duluth

By me, @dailycardinal.bsky.social

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Trump administration federal grant freeze will not affect federal financial aid at UW-Madison The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Student Financial aid announced Tuesday that the temporary pause of federal grants and loans will not apply to federal student financial aid.

Trump administration federal grant freeze will not affect federal financial aid at UW-Madison

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Evers asks Trump to delay freeze on federal grants and loans In a letter sent to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers asked for more guidance on how a freeze on federal grants will impact Wisconsin and a delay in implementation until details are r...

Evers asks Trump to delay freeze on federal grants and loans

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