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The Daily Cardinal UW-Madison's independent source of complete campus coverage since 1892. The newspaper is financially and editorially independent of the university.

The Daily Cardinal is a student newspaper that serves the University of Wisconsin–Madison community. The sixth oldest daily student newspaper in the country, it began publishing on Monday, April 4, 1892.

UW system schools awarded bachelors degrees to 29 incarcerated individuals for the first time in over 50 years.Story by ...
05/27/2026

UW system schools awarded bachelors degrees to 29 incarcerated individuals for the first time in over 50 years.

Story by Addison Dama
Photo by Jake Piper

UW system schools awarded bachelors degrees to 29 incarcerated individuals for the first time in over 50 years. 

The University of Wisconsin-Madison opened an investigation into Animal Advocacy, a registered student organization, for...
05/26/2026

The University of Wisconsin-Madison opened an investigation into Animal Advocacy, a registered student organization, for possible violations of an expressive activity policy and a Wisconsin state statute related to the group’s promotion of the April 18

Story by Hayden Lund
Photo by Jake Piper

The University of Wisconsin-Madison opened an investigation into Animal Advocacy, a registered student organization, for possible violations of an expressive activity policy and a Wisconsin state statute related to the group’s promotion of the April 18 Ridglan Farms raid. 

Abortion access in Wisconsin is restricted, but options remain available for students amid recent federal legal battles ...
05/25/2026

Abortion access in Wisconsin is restricted, but options remain available for students amid recent federal legal battles over telehealth abortion medication.

Story by Addison Dama
Photo by Courtesy of Robin Marty, CC by 2.0

Abortion access in Wisconsin is restricted, but options remain available for students amid recent federal legal battles over telehealth abortion medication.

The donation to Science Hall covers more than half of the $163.2 million renovation cost.Story by Ethan MorsePhoto by Me...
05/24/2026

The donation to Science Hall covers more than half of the $163.2 million renovation cost.

Story by Ethan Morse
Photo by Meghan Spirito

The donation to Science Hall covers more than half of the $163.2 million renovation cost. 

To meet the demands of a growing student body, the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration issued a request for ...
05/24/2026

To meet the demands of a growing student body, the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration issued a request for contractor proposals to build a new residence hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison set to open in 2028.

Story by Olivia Ruetten
Photo by Kevin Park

To meet the demands of a growing student body, the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration issued a request for contractor proposals to build a new residence hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison set to open in 2028. 

Gov. Tony Evers urged lawmakers and local companies to take nuclear fusion seriously at the May 5 event.Story by Sonia B...
05/19/2026

Gov. Tony Evers urged lawmakers and local companies to take nuclear fusion seriously at the May 5 event.

Story by Sonia Bendre
Photo by Sonia Bendre

Gov. Tony Evers urged lawmakers and local companies to take nuclear fusion seriously at the May 5 event. 

How geopolitical instability in the Persian Gulf is impacting Wisconsin’s gas market.Story by Hayden LundPhoto by Nelson...
05/15/2026

How geopolitical instability in the Persian Gulf is impacting Wisconsin’s gas market.

Story by Hayden Lund
Photo by Nelson Lu

How geopolitical instability in the Persian Gulf is impacting Wisconsin’s gas market.

Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin discussed negotiating with the Republican legislature, her response to pro-Palestin...
05/14/2026

Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin discussed negotiating with the Republican legislature, her response to pro-Palestine encampments and her hopes for the university’s future.

Story by Sonia Bendre
Photo by Brad Wensel

Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin discussed negotiating with the Republican legislature, her response to pro-Palestine encampments and her hopes for the university’s future. 

The nine-person search committee for University of Wisconsin-Madison’s athletic director, formerly Chris McIntosh, will ...
05/14/2026

The nine-person search committee for University of Wisconsin-Madison’s athletic director, formerly Chris McIntosh, will report to incoming interim chancellor Eric Wilcots.

Story by Sonia Bendre
Photo by Kevin Park

The nine-person search committee for University of Wisconsin-Madison’s athletic director, formerly Chris McIntosh, will report to incoming interim chancellor Eric Wilcots.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Spring 2026 commencement speakers included author James Patterson, outgoing Chancellor J...
05/13/2026

University of Wisconsin-Madison Spring 2026 commencement speakers included author James Patterson, outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and senior class officers, with an acapella performance of “Build Me Up Buttercup” by Wisconsin Waale.

Story by Grace Carlson
Photo by Grace Carlson

University of Wisconsin-Madison Spring 2026 commencement speakers included author James Patterson, outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and senior class officers, with an acapella performance of “Build Me Up Buttercup” by Wisconsin Waale. 

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