UW-MADISON UW-Madison says it’s ‘disappointed’ by student council call to divest from Israel SABINE MARTIN Mar 27, 2026 Mar 27, 2026 Updated Apr 2, 2026 × Top stories for March 26, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save UW-Madison on Wednesday swiftly denounced the university student government after it approved a measure demanding the school divest from companies linked to Israel, calling the demands "flawed, unrelated and illegal.”kAm%96 pDD@4:2E65 $EF56?ED @7 |25:D@? 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Madison questions legality of Capitol Square, UW-Madison Flock cameras on city property At issue is whether UW-Madison and Capitol police can install their Flock cameras on city-owned poles without the city’s permission.
Sale of former UW campus to Christian school can proceed for now, judge rules The judge’s decision on Wednesday isn’t the final outcome of the case.
UW-Madison’s sunburst chairs are coming out. Find out when The Union Terrace’s opening will include a DJ, fish fry and more.
UW-Madison will stop sharing Flock camera data with Wisconsin counties tied to ICE Nearly a dozen counties in Wisconsin have 287(g) agreements with ICE, which allow local law enforcement to assist federal agents.
Here’s what jobs recent UW-Madison graduates are landing after college Here’s where UW-Madison’s recent graduates went after commencement.
5 things to know about UW system President Jay Rothman amid ouster push Jay Rothman’s tenure as Universities of Wisconsin president hasn’t been without controversy, but it’s not clear yet why the UW Board of Regent…
