Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

UW System

Feb 11, 2020

Assembly passes punishments for disrupting campus speeches

Republican lawmakers continued their drive Tuesday to punish students who disrupt conservative speakers on college campuses, pushing through the state Assembly a bill that calls for suspensions and expulsions.

May 31, 2018

UW System may tighten hiring to check for sexual harassment

The University of Wisconsin System will consider tightening its hiring process and reference checks to remove job candidates with a history of sexual harassment.

May 7, 2018

Former UW-Madison employee accused of embezzling $114K

A former University of Wisconsin-Madison employee has been charged with stealing nearly $114,000 from the school.

May 1, 2018

UW administrator got payout after sex harassment allegations

Newly released records show University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross' former chief of staff resigned amid sexual-harassment allegations.

Oct 2, 2017

Regents to adopt free speech resolution, set up punishment

University of Wisconsin System leaders are poised to adopt a policy that would punish students who disrupt speeches and presentations.

May 19, 2017

UW considers settling with UW-Oshkosh foundation creditors

The state of Wisconsin is considering a settlement with the creditors of financially-troubled UW-Oshkosh Foundation, according to University of Wisconsin System officials.

Jan 18, 2017

State sues former UW-Oshkosh chancellor, business officer (UPDATE)

The University of Wisconsin System regents have filed a lawsuit against UW-Oshkosh's former chancellor and chief business officer over alleged improper financial transactions with the school's foundation.

Feb 12, 2016

Walker appoints two attorneys to UW Board of Regents

Gov. Scott Walker has appointed two attorneys to serve on the board that sets policies and rules for the University of Wisconsin System.

Jul 16, 2014

Court: UW protester’s injunction must be refined (UPDATE)

A frequent University of Wisconsin System protester's antics clearly crossed the line into harassment but an injunction banning him from UW property or contacting UW personnel is too vague and must be rewritten, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Jan 24, 2013

Court erases injunction against UW protester (UPDATE)

A Madison judge improperly issued a restraining order against a former legislator's son, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.

Dec 4, 2012

BEV BUTULA: Want an expert? Try the UW System

Looking for an expert on climate change, education, public policy, religion, art, transportation, psychology or nanotechnology? There are many options available, but did you know that many Wisconsin universities have expert databases.

Jan 26, 2012

Nonprofit sues UW for access to course outlines

A research and policy group aimed at improving teacher quality is suing to get access to course outlines at the University of Wisconsin's schools of education.

Polls

What kind of stories do you want to read more of?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Legal News

See All Legal News

WLJ People

Sea all WLJ People

Opinion Digests