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The University of Wisconsin in Madison is a public, land-grant institution which opened for classes in 1849. It¿s the oldest and largest campus in the University of Wisconsin System, a statewide network of 13 universities, 13 transfer colleges and an extension program. Current enrollment is just over 42,000 students. In the fall of 2007, the university offered 134 undergraduate majors and 153 Master¿s degree programs. The Wisconsin Badgers sports teams compete in the Big Ten conference. Notable alumni include aviator Charles Lindbergh; archtitect Frank Lloyd Wright; authors Eudora Welty and Joyce Car...
The University of Wisconsin in Madison is a public, land-grant institution which opened for classes in 1849. It¿s the oldest and largest campus in the University of Wisconsin System, a statewide network of 13 universities, 13 transfer colleges and an extension program. Current enrollment is just over 42,000 students. In the fall of 2007, the university offered 134 undergraduate majors and 153 Master¿s degree programs. The Wisconsin Badgers sports teams compete in the Big Ten conference. Notable alumni include aviator Charles Lindbergh; archtitect Frank Lloyd Wright; authors Eudora Welty and Joyce Carol Oates; Baseball commissioner Bud Selig; and astronaut Jim Lovell.
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Mother of slain student makes first public appeal
The mother of a slain University of Wisconsin-Madison student is speaking publicly for the first time, hoping to draw public help in finding her daughter's killer. Jean Zimmermann of Marshfield tells the Wisconsin State Journal that healing can't... -
Newspaper editor, Wisconsin lawmaker to debate
A longtime Wisconsin lawmaker and the editor of Madison's alternative weekly newspaper plan to debate on Monday. The debate between Democratic state Rep. Marlin Schneider of Wisconsin Rapids and Isthmus editor Bill Lueders (LEE'-ders) is over access...Tags: Court Administration, Censorship
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Obama's organization outpaces McCain's in Wis.
Associated Press WriterBarack Obama has more offices, paid staff and volunteers in Wisconsin than John McCain, an organizational edge that Democrats hope will lead the Illinois senator to victory in November. The Obama campaign has opened more than 50 offices, with at least...Tags: John Kerry, Parties and Movements, Colleges and Universities, Government, Milwaukee
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U.S. neglects math skills -- even when kids could excel
The U.S. is failing to develop math skills of girls and boys, especially among those who could excel at the highest levels, a new study asserts, and girls who do succeed in the field are almost all immigrants or the daughters of immigrants from...Tags: New York Times
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Stoking fear
When John McCain and Barack Obama set off to run for president, they promised this would not be politics as usual. And given their political track records, there was reason to believe that. They have been unconventional politicians. This campaign,...Tags: Barack Obama, John McCain, Sarah Palin
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Obama plans half-hour TV ad days before election
The Associated PressAlready advertising at record levels, Barack Obama has scheduled a half-hour commercial for prime time on Oct. 29, six days before Election Day. Obama campaign officials said the campaign had secured a 30-minute block of time at 8 p.m. on CBS and NBC....Tags: John Kerry, Government, National Government, Election Day, Barack Obama
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Obama, McCain advisers clash over economic policy
Associated Press WriterAn adviser to John McCain said Friday his plan to buy bad mortgages with tax money is the best way to address the nation's economic crisis, but an aide to Barack Obama argued that would reward greedy lenders. The comments came during a two-hour debate...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Bankruptcy, Local Authority, State Budgets, Barack Obama
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Doyle unveils research triangle for gene research
Associated Press WriterGov. Jim Doyle unveiled an initiative Friday to make Wisconsin a worldwide leader in personalized medicine, a fledgling science that would treat patients based on their DNA. But the ambitious proposal faces stiff competition from states such as...Tags: Government, Milwaukee, Upper House, Research, Medical Specialization
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With Obama ahead in polls, McCain's ads increasingly negative
Special to The Morning Call| They are fiery watch-words of an increasingly combative and negative presidential campaign debate, the one that rivals John McCain and Barack Obama are bankrolling with their own campaign commercials in the most competitive states: ''Dangerous Â… Not...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Government, National Government, Election Day, Television Industry
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UW says band will play on but culture must change
Associated Press WriterThe Wisconsin marching band will play on -- but members better watch their step. University of Wisconsin-Madison officials said Thursday the band's suspension will be lifted so it can play during Saturday's home football game against No. 6 Penn State....Tags: Colleges and Universities, Ohio State University, Health and Safety at School, Culture, Green Bay Packers
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Campaign ads going negative
Washington BureauWASHINGTON—They are fiery watchwords of an increasingly combative and negative presidential campaign debate, the one that rivals John McCain and Barack Obama are bankrolling with their campaign commercials in the most competitive states: "Dangerous...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Government, National Government, Polls, Television Industry
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Obama-McCain ad-war: Record negative
The Swampby Mark Silva They are the fiery watch-words of an increasingly combative and negative presidential campaign debate, the one that rivals John McCain and Barack Obama are bankrolling with their own campaign commercials in the most competitive states:...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Government, National Government, Television Industry, Polls
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