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August 06, 2020
Under threat of losing funding, UW System adopts sexual assault rule change criticized for disempowering survivors.

UW Regents emphasized that not complying with new federal Title IX standards could have cost the UW System $1 billion in funding. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The UW System complies with a national sexual assault rule change criticized …

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July 27, 2020
UW System launches Online Learning Initiative, funded by anonymous $2 million gift.

The program will focus on improving UW universities’ online learning and advising and improving access to technology for students. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The UW System launches a new program to optimize online learning with the help of …

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July 06, 2020
Evers approves UW System rule change to sexual assault policies previously vetoed over concern for survivors.

The proposed changes bring the UW’s Title IX policies regarding sexual assault into compliance with new federal regulations, which critics fear disempower survivors. Photo: Jeff Miller, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony Evers waives through a UW …

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June 22, 2020
Famed Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson to serve as UW System Interm President.

After the last remaining candidate in the UW’s search for a new president dropped out, the former governor answered the call. Graphic: Sam Buisman. Author: Sam Buisman Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson will serve as the UW System Interim President …

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June 15, 2020
Evers vetos UW rule change to sexual assault policies over concern for survivors.

The proposed rule change would have updated the UW System’s policies to match federal changes to Title IX. Photo: Richard Hurd, licensed under creative commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony Evers vetoed a University of Wisconsin System …

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May 28, 2020
Student debt task force claws closer to solutions for Wisconsinites.

In their second meeting, the Governor’s Task Force On Student Debt heard from experts, debtors and the Governor. Graphic: Sam Buisman Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 5/28/20. Author: Sam Buisman The Governor’s Task …

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May 25, 2020
Governor Evers congratulates Class of 2020 in video message.

The Governor praised this year’s graduates for persevering through a pandemic-stricken semester. Photo: Still from Governor Tony Evers on YouTube Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 5/25/20 Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony Evers …

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May 11, 2020
Student debt task force reveals members and first meeting date.

Staffed by a total of 29 officials from government, educational and financial backgrounds, the task force will meet for the first time on Wednesday. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt is revving its …

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August 26, 2018
UW Regents Meet in Madison, Discuss Sexual Harassment Documentation

Author: Martin Rakacolli The Board of Regents met Thursday and Friday in Madison to discuss issues related to the University of Wisconsin System. Across two days, they met in committees and convened later to summarize findings and update the …

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