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Athletes to serve suspensions
The university suspended 26 football players Aug. 31 for receiving extra benefits from the Shoe Box, a discount shoe store in Black Earth, Wis. Read More
Statement from UW Athletic Board Chairman David McDonald
Statement from UW Athletic Board Chairman David McDonald regarding the suspensions and other sanctions levied by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. McDonald delivered the statement Aug. 31 at a news conference at the Kohl Center. Read More
List of suspended athletes
Benefits of more than $500 (Three-game suspension and repayment of open accounts and the extra benefit) Chris Chambers Nick Davis… Read More
Scholar society to hold dinner-lectures
Innovations of academic pursuit ranging from music as dialogue to Greek poetry are on the menu of the UW Literary and Philosophical Society Dinner Lecture series this fall. Read More
Study shows gains for voucher students
A study by a new political scientist at the university, William Howell, has found that test-score performance went up among black students who switched from public to private schools under voucher programs in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Dayton, Ohio. Read More
Debit card options expand on campus
With the addition of residence hall food service facilities, the WisCard debit card now can be used for a wide variety of purchases on campus. Read More
Growth accelerates in study-abroad programs
After two decades of slow growth, study-abroad blasted off from a 1981-82 plateau of fewer than 200 students to nearly 700 for last year. Read More
New student insurance contract announced
Students will get a better deal on health insurance this semester, now that a new Student Health Insurance Plan contract is in effect. Read More
Library reduces fines, unifies loan periods
There will be a lot fewer library fines levied against UW–Madison library patrons this fall. Read More
Dean of students on the job
Alicia Fedelina Chávez of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, started July 1 as dean of students at UW–Madison. Read More
No tuition increase for in-state undergrads
Tuition will not increase this fall for in-state undergraduates as part of the 2000-01 UW System budget approved by the Board of Regents. Read More
Imprisoned writers help students learn about life
A new class this fall will acquaint students with the insight of incarcerated Africans and African Americans around the world. Read More
Class of 2000: Academically talented, well-rounded
The fall 2000 freshman class is the most academically talented in campus history, but don't be fooled: these students do more than just study. Read More
Lake scientist drowns
Thomas Frost, one of the university's prominent lake researchers, drowned in Lake Superior Aug. 25 after saving his son from a strong current. Read More
Campus aims to improve Web accessibility
The university is drafting a new campus web accessibility policy aimed at making campus web sites more available for people with vision, hearing or other physical disabilities. Read More
Calendar highlights
Author Guterson speaks at Chancellor’s Convocation David Guterson, author of the bestsellers “Snow Falling on Cedars” and “East of the Mountains,” will present… Read More
Staff develop online data resource for students
Students can now obtain degree information more easily thanks to three health professional school workers who created Academic Advisement, a degree audit system that is part of the University's Integrated Student Information System (ISIS). Read More
Faculty and academic staff granted emeritus/emerita status in 2000-01
Here is a list of faculty and academic staff who have been granted emeritus/emerita status for 2000-01, listed by name, title, division or department, and years of service. Read More