Tag Politics & public affairs
Iranian student overcame obstacles to vote
While millions of Iranians braved long lines and waiting periods to vote in their presidential election this summer, one Iranian student studying abroad at UW–Madison faced a set of different challenges. Read More
New program to appeal to military personnel, educators, business leaders
UW-Madison's Department of Political Science is expanding a series of online courses geared toward military service members, educators and business leaders into a graduate capstone certificate program, set to kick off in 2014. Read More
New book examines young people’s overlooked views on politics
They’re too young to vote but not too young to care. That’s part of the message in “Teenage Citizens: The Political Theories of the Young,” a new book by Constance Flanagan. Read More
Kind honored for research support, advocacy
Interim Chancellor David Ward and the Science Coalition have presented Congressman Ron Kind (D-Wis.) with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research that keeps the United States and the state of Wisconsin at the forefront of scientific discovery and technological innovation. Read More
UW study: Federal government making progress in showing results
A new study by La Follette School of Public Affairs public management expert Donald P. Moynihan describes the evolution of the federal performance management system since the passage of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993. Read More
Small differences in how a technology is defined can make a big difference in how the public feels about it
Even small tweaks in how scientists describe scientific breakthroughs can significantly change how the public perceives their work, a new study indicates. Read More
Trolls win: Rude comments dim the allure of science online
The trolls are winning. Pick a story about some aspect of science, any story, scroll down to the blog comments and let the bashing begin: Read More
America’s partisan divide: not as simple as it seems
Is the United States a bitterly divided country, split along harsh partisan political lines, or are we a nation composed mostly of moderates trapped between the extremists yelling from either end of the ideological spectrum? Read More
National political reporter to offer post-election analysis
Now that voters have written an ending to the grueling presidential campaign, the nation's political reporters will spend the next few weeks digesting the results and the lessons learned from the 2012 election. Read More
Recent Sightings: Election Day
Eligible students cast their ballots for the presidential election and several state positions while voting at a polling place at Gordon Dining and Events Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Election Day. Read More
Election-return watching scheduled at Memorial Union, Union South
The presidential race results will be broadcast in Memorial Union's The Rathskeller and Lakefront on Langdon as well as Union South's The Sett. Read More
Berquam: A reminder to vote
Dean of Students Lori Berquam is reminding students to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Below is a message being sent to the UW–Madison student body. Read More
Psychology prof studies what’s behind candidates’ smiles
As she was watching the first presidential debate, psychology Professor Paula Niedenthal couldn't help but notice something odd about Barack Obama's smile. Read More
Top economists to address issues in the November election
Two of the nation's top economic experts, former John McCain adviser Douglas Holtz-Eakin and former Obama administration official Jeffrey B. Liebman, will discuss issues in the November election in a lecture hosted by the UW–Madison Department of Economics and the Economics Student Association. Read More
Recent Sightings: Rock the Vote
University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate Alex Frenz, left, registers to vote during a Rock the Vote event held on State Street Mall at the end of East Campus Mall on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Read More
Rock the Vote returns to the campus area on Oct. 16
Rock the Vote, its colorfully wrapped bus and its message of voter involvement are heading to the campus area for an outdoor event on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Read More
Dean of students communicates with students about voting
I believe it's important to help students learn to register and vote in elections of local, state and national importance. Read More
Three property tax payments a year reduce delinquency
Property owners are less likely to be late with their tax payments if they make three installment payments a year instead of two, according to a new analysis from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More