On October 11, 2024, Wisconsin Association of Scholars, Concordians Defending Civil Discourse, and Quaestus will host a panel discussion on civil discourse. Speakers include: Brian Volkman, Director, Program in Chemical Biology; Professor, Biochemistry – Medical College of Wisconsin Shale Horowitz, Professor of Political Science – UW Milwaukee Paul Neuberger, International Keynote Speaker, Sales Trainer Cecil Yuoungblood, […]

On September 20, 2024, Free Speech for Campus, the Wisconsin Association of Scholars and the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue hosted a free speech forum at the Wisconsin State Capitol featuring the following: 1:00 to 1:15 p.m. Welcome and introductions by FSFC, WAS and WICCD 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Keynote address by Universities […]

Republican Representative Dave Murphy of Greenville has, for several years now, been leading the debate on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and academic freedom on the Universities of Wisconsin campuses. Early in 2024, he continues to challenge the system in his role as chair of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. On February 5, 2024, WisconsinEye’s […]

Republican Representative Dave Murphy of Greenville has, for several years now, been leading the debate on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and academic freedom on the Universities of Wisconsin campuses. Early in 2024, he continues to challenge the system in his role as chair of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. On February 5, 2024, WisconsinEye’s […]

On December 5, 2023, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 398: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers Senate Bill 351: creating a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of certain memberships to a real estate broker. Senate Bill 571 / […]

On October 26, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 551: freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media Assembly Bill 553: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University […]

In the midst of declining enrollment, Wisconsin’s higher education institutions are making the case for increasing their operating budgets and student aid, saying additional funding is crucial to building Wisconsin’s workforce and essential for the health of the economy. On May 15, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers host Lisa Pugh was joined by President of the Wisconsin […]

In the midst of declining enrollment, Wisconsin’s higher education institutions are making the case for increasing their operating budgets and student aid, saying additional funding is crucial to building Wisconsin’s workforce and essential for the health of the economy. On May 15, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers host Lisa Pugh was joined by President of the Wisconsin […]

On May 11, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities held an informational hearing on how the lack of free speech and intellectual diversity on college campuses affects the quality of higher education featuring the following speakers: Jay Rothman – President, University of Wisconsin System Daniel Hughes – Student, Medical College of Wisconsin Michael […]

On April 21, 2023, the University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue hosted a panel discussion at UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha on the First Amendment, civil dialogue, and creating a marketplace of ideas at our public universities. Panelists: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee Joe Cohn, Legislative and Policy Director […]

On April 20, 2023, at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities held an informational hearing on free speech and intellectual diversity on college campuses affects the quality of higher education. The committee will also examine the UW System Student Views on Freedom of Speech Survey featuring the […]