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Large Concrete Slab Falls Off UW-Madison Building As UW System Grapples With Aging Facilities

A large slab of concrete fell off an aging building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison over the weekend, smashing steps away from an entrance to the highly-trafficked academic and administration hub. The incident highlights a major challenge for state universities across Wisconsin: how to balance limited budget resources with a growing number of buildings that have fallen into disrepair.