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Bousquet appointed interim UW-Eau Claire chancellor

April 18, 2012

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced that Gilles Bousquet has agreed to serve as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s interim chancellor following the departure of Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich next month. Read More

IceCube Neutrino Observatory explores origin of cosmic rays

April 18, 2012

Although cosmic rays were discovered 100 years ago, their origin remains one of the most enduring mysteries in physics. Now, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a massive detector in Antarctica, is honing in on how the highest energy cosmic rays are produced. Read More

Evidence for a geologic trigger of the Cambrian explosion

April 18, 2012

The oceans teemed with life 600 million years ago, but the simple, soft-bodied creatures would have been hardly recognizable as the ancestors of nearly all animals on Earth today. Read More

Dance Department students present “Les Muses” April 26-28

April 18, 2012

Dance students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will perform "Les Muses," a student concert featuring contemporary dance works by six emerging student choreographers and an original piece by New York artist in residence Pamela Pietro on April 26-28 at 8 p.m. Read More

Witte to retire after 35 years of teaching, research, service

April 18, 2012

John Witte tends to learn a subject as he goes along. From industrial relations to education policy, the La Follette School political scientist accepts a challenge and becomes an expert. Kazakhstan is next on Witte’s agenda. Read More

Changing brains for the better; article documents benefits of multiple practices

April 17, 2012

Practices like physical exercise, certain forms of psychological counseling and meditation can all change brains for the better, and these changes can be measured with the tools of modern neuroscience, according to a review article now online at Nature Neuroscience. Read More

Guggenheim Foundation names two UW–Madison faculty as fellows

April 17, 2012

A mathematician and a legal scholar at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received 2012 Guggenheim Fellowship Awards, recognizing artists, scholars and scientists based on distinguished past achievement and exceptional future promise. Read More

African Studies Program celebrates 50 years with conference and reunion

April 17, 2012

In 1978, while completing coursework towards a Ph.D. in political science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Linda Thomas-Greenfield received a research grant to study in Liberia. Read More

UW-Madison students celebrate spring with All-Campus Party

April 17, 2012

Each year, University of Wisconsin–Madison student organizations jam-pack the calendar with charitable events that benefit the Madison community, but one event celebrates those students who work hard and give back all year long. Read More

Mitchell named UW–Madison director of community relations

April 17, 2012

Everett Mitchell, an assistant Dane County district attorney with a strong track record of community involvement, has been named community relations director at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

State forensics competition comes to campus

April 17, 2012

The Wisconsin High School Forensic Association will hold its annual Wisconsin Speech Festival on campus on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, April 20-21. Read More

Five questions: Pharmacy dean sees school’s reputation thrive

April 17, 2012

Jeanette Roberts, dean of the School of Pharmacy, understands the importance of reputation as well as anyone. Read More

UW marks gains in engineering grad student diversity

April 17, 2012

During more than a decade, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has earned myriad accolades for everything from its status as a global powerhouse for research and education to its efforts in sustainability and its ability to produce corporate CEOs. Read More

Come and get it: New Gordon Dining & Event Center offers lots of appetizing options

April 17, 2012

Burritos, omelets or a quick sandwich. All will be offered this fall when the new Gordon Dining & Event Center opens. Read More

Reminder about pesticide use on campus

April 17, 2012

In accordance with the university's stormwater permit and Pesticide Use Policy, pesticide applicators are to notify the Central Answering and Response Service (CARS) at 263-3333 prior to using a pesticide. Read More

#UWRightNow serves up a daylong slice of university life

April 16, 2012

More than 1.4 million hours have passed since UW–Madison was founded in 1848, and during each one of them, the campus is alive with a vibrancy that’s unparalleled. Read More

UW-Madison students to compete for Qualcomm Wireless Prize

April 13, 2012

Nearly 30 University of Wisconsin–Madison students will compete, with their smartphone apps and other wireless technology products, for more than $17,000 in prizes in the second Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize to be held Wednesday, April 18. Read More

Bousquet appointed interim UW-Eau Claire chancellor

IceCube Neutrino Observatory explores origin of cosmic rays

Evidence for a geologic trigger of the Cambrian explosion

Dance Department students present “Les Muses” April 26-28

Witte to retire after 35 years of teaching, research, service

Changing brains for the better; article documents benefits of multiple practices

Guggenheim Foundation names two UW–Madison faculty as fellows

African Studies Program celebrates 50 years with conference and reunion

UW-Madison students celebrate spring with All-Campus Party

Mitchell named UW–Madison director of community relations

State forensics competition comes to campus

Five questions: Pharmacy dean sees school’s reputation thrive

UW marks gains in engineering grad student diversity

Come and get it: New Gordon Dining & Event Center offers lots of appetizing options

Reminder about pesticide use on campus

#UWRightNow serves up a daylong slice of university life

UW-Madison students to compete for Qualcomm Wireless Prize

The curtain rises on the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 18

Undergraduate Symposium showcases UW students’ exceptional accomplishments

Update from the interim chancellor on adidas