Tag Politics and public affairs
Survey: Many still find it hard to stay home during pandemic, worry about mental health during isolation
Most people are motivated to physically separate themselves from others to help stop the spread of coronavirus, a UW survey shows, but obligations to work and family and mental health concerns make staying apart a challenge.
UW–Madison ranked 1st in producing Peace Corps volunteers
For the fourth year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is No. 1 on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. There are 79 Badgers currently volunteering around the world.
Baldwin, nominated by UW–Madison and Marquette, wins ‘Champion of Science’ award
The award honors members of Congress whose actions and votes consistently reflect their commitment to fundamental science through funding investment for federal research agencies.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin wins ‘Champion of Science’ award with nomination from UW–Madison, Marquette
The award honors members of Congress whose actions and votes consistently reflect their commitment to fundamental science through funding investment for federal research agencies.
Political activity on campus: Guidelines for the 2020 campaign
This document provides general guidelines for employees and students of the UW System who wish to engage in an important but regulated activity: political campaign…
New battleground poll to help bring swing states into focus for election 2020
The first polls, directed by the Elections Research Center at UW–Madison, will be conducted in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania immediately after the New Hampshire primary.
Americans maintain high levels of trust in science
A new report analyzing decades of surveys reveals that Americans’ trust in scientists has remained stable and high, and that "scientists are at the top of trustworthy professions." But the research found a large gap between rural and suburban residents.
C-SPAN bus coming to 2020 presidential battleground Wisconsin
The bus will visit UW–Madison on Sept. 16 to engage students, faculty and community members — part of a seven-week tour of some of the states that will play a pivotal role in the 2020 presidential election.
Campus FAQ: Hosting events featuring political candidates
Visits from political candidates can enhance the educational experience. Academic departments and student groups may host candidates provided they follow campus policies.
Know before you go: Campus policies on free speech and protests
As the new academic year gets underway, university officials are reminding students of guidelines that will help keep them safe and in good standing as they exercise their rights to free speech and free expression.
Cora Marrett to lead fall Wisconsin Idea course, public lecture series
The distinguished sociologist and alumna will lead the fourth offering of the course, which is designed for undergraduate students and also open to the public.
UW scholars receive major funding to study polarization and civic renewal
Journalism and mass communication researchers have received $1 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to create a center that will expand a study of state and regional communications systems.
Cap Times Idea Fest returns to campus Sept. 13-14
Eric Holder will discuss gerrymandering, WARF's Erik Iverson will lead a panel on "How Does Madison Not Become Seattle?" and political scientist Kathy Cramer will highlight the Local Voices Network, among other events.
Q & A: Veterinary medicine professor leads largest biomedical coalition
Hannah Carey, a researcher who studies hibernating mammals, is the new president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
Wisconsin Medicaid expansion lowered antidiabetic drug costs 70%
A new UW–Madison study shows that Wisconsin Medicaid’s 2014 coverage expansion had a tremendous impact on making antidiabetic drugs more affordable for one of the state’s populations that needs them most: childless adults with low income.
Native Nations_UW Leadership Summit highlights directions for partnerships
“The partnership feels genuine. I think it will have valuable benefits, and not just on the research end, but also in how many Native students are at UW–Madison and how the university can better support them," says Mic Isham Jr., executive administrator of the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission.
Kohl donates $10M to support La Follette School’s outreach, teaching and research
Kohl’s donation, the Kohl Initiative, focuses on three priorities that will expand the School’s public outreach mission, advance the training of future public leaders and support influential research by faculty and students. It is the largest donation in La Follette School history.
Research by team of grad students cited in Mueller Report
When news stories started coming out about Twitter accounts from Russia pretending to be American citizens during the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections, some UW–Madison graduate students undertook research to see how U.S. media handled those tweets.
Professor will study digital political ads with Carnegie Fellowship
Young Mie Kim, a professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has been named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York for her research on how targeted ads influence elections.
UW–Madison Day at the Capitol
More than 20 graduate student research projects were on display for Wisconsin elected officials in the ornate North Hearing Room during UW–Madison Day at the Capitol April 10. Legislators and staff also heard flash talks by UW experts, and UW–Madison alumni participated in individual meetings with their state senators and representatives.