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 1 hr ago × Top stories for March 26, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal 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.
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UW-Madison’s sunburst chairs are coming out. Find out when The Union Terrace’s opening will include a DJ, fish fry and more.
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