MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 7 -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued the following news: Four independent presidential candidates filed signatures and paperwork with the Wisconsin Elections Commission by today's 5 p.m. deadline to request their names be placed on the ballot in Wisconsin for President of the United States for the Nov. 5 General Election. Under Wisconsin law, independent presidential candidates can get on the ballot by filing a minimum of 2,000 valid signatures of Wisconsin e  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Every five years of their tenure, deans of the university's schools and colleges undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance. The reviews include interviews with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders. The provost appoints the members of the review committee. Two dean reviews began last fall and have been completed: Dean Valla  more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, Aug. 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: According to a recent article in Scientific American, there is no longer a question of whetherolder adults should pursue learning to stay sharp and connected to others. The question today centers around howsociety can optimize the environment to maximize opportunities. The partnership between Rennes Group and UW-Green Bay's Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) exemplifies how such occasi  more