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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.

A meaningful life cannot be reduced to a salary, title or perfectly planned future.Story by Shreya BhargavaPhoto by Cour...
06/18/2026

A meaningful life cannot be reduced to a salary, title or perfectly planned future.

Story by Shreya Bhargava
Photo by Courtesy of David R. Tribble

A meaningful life cannot be reduced to a salary, title or perfectly planned future.

UW-Madison accelerated its quantum research efforts with grant applications for the White House’s “Manhattan Project for...
06/18/2026

UW-Madison accelerated its quantum research efforts with grant applications for the White House’s “Manhattan Project for AI,” which named quantum a funding priority.

Story by Mary Al-Bazi
Photo by Courtesy of Althea Dotzour

University of Wisconsin-Madison accelerated its quantum research efforts with grant applications for the White House’s “Manhattan Project for AI,” which named quantum a funding priority.

UW-Madison announced a push to embrace students’ AI competency with and adaptability to technological changes.Story by H...
06/18/2026

UW-Madison announced a push to embrace students’ AI competency with and adaptability to technological changes.

Story by Hayden Lund
Photo by Maggie Spinney

University of Wisconsin-Madison announced a push to embrace students’ AI competency with and adaptability to technological changes. 

The first dementia villages are opening in Wisconsin in July and the fall of 2027 through sponsorships, time and dedicat...
06/16/2026

The first dementia villages are opening in Wisconsin in July and the fall of 2027 through sponsorships, time and dedication.

Story by Ryan Kim
Photo by Courtesy of Agrace

The first dementia villages are opening in Wisconsin in July and the fall of 2027 through sponsorships, time and dedication.

Madison Metropolitan School Board unanimously approved a proposal to change how the district ranks high school students ...
06/16/2026

Madison Metropolitan School Board unanimously approved a proposal to change how the district ranks high school students applying to University of Wisconsin-system schools.

Story by Zoey Jiang
Photo by Brad Wensel

Madison Metropolitan School Board unanimously approved a proposal to change how the district ranks high school students applying to University of Wisconsin-system schools.

After a lackluster 2025 season, the Badgers are betting on new talent and further investment into the program to help re...
06/15/2026

After a lackluster 2025 season, the Badgers are betting on new talent and further investment into the program to help return the program to ranking status in 2026.

Story by Ava Hudson
Photo by Jake Piper

After a lackluster 2025 season, the Badgers are betting on new talent and further investment into the program to help return the program to ranking status in 2026.

The Daily Cardinal’s favorite study spots in and around campus.Story by The Daily Cardinal StaffPhoto by Jonathan Mintz
06/15/2026

The Daily Cardinal’s favorite study spots in and around campus.

Story by The Daily Cardinal Staff
Photo by Jonathan Mintz

 The Daily Cardinal shares our favorite study spots in and around campus. 

As the sun sets over Picnic Point, Brigade members gather with flashlights and ultrasonic microphones to monitor an over...
06/15/2026

As the sun sets over Picnic Point, Brigade members gather with flashlights and ultrasonic microphones to monitor an overlooked part of Madison's ecosystem.

Story by Brad Wensel
Photo by Brad Wensel

As the sun sets over Picnic Point, Brigade members gather with flashlights and ultrasonic microphones to monitor an overlooked part of Madison's ecosystem. 

With the opening of their newest exhibition, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art invited museum and community members...
06/14/2026

With the opening of their newest exhibition, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art invited museum and community members to experience Extended Play: A-Side for the first time on June 4.

Story by Abigail Bures
Photo by Matt Titus

Complete University of Wisconsin-Madison coverage since 1892.

University of Wisconsin-Madison sophomores share tips for incoming freshmen.Story by Isabella BarajasPhoto by Bryce Rich...
06/14/2026

University of Wisconsin-Madison sophomores share tips for incoming freshmen.

Story by Isabella Barajas
Photo by Bryce Richter and Courtsey of UW-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison sophomores share tips for incoming freshmen.

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