University biomedical emphasis a big economic winner for Wisconsin
As Wisconsin struggles with unemployment and anemic growth, a group of health-related university spin-offs continues to benefit from UW–Madison's profound depth in biological sciences, medicine and engineering.
Curiosities: Is anything harder than diamond?
People have made that claim, but the verdict is not in, says Don Stone, a professor of materials science and engineering at the University of…
Break the Silence against bullying event planned for today
Today, University of Wisconsin–Madison students will rally with students from across the state to take a stand against the silence that often surrounds bullying in schools and universities.
China’s champions welcomed to UW–Madison
Faculty, staff and members of Madison’s Chinese community joined Chancellor Biddy Martin at Olin House to welcome 15 world-class Chinese athletes, including one coach, to the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Choral Union presents ‘Elijah’
The Madison Choral Union was established in 1893, and from the beginning its vision was to be more than a group getting together for casual sing-a-longs. The organizers had grander things in mind.
Recent sightings: Undergraduate Symposium
Participants look at a poster presentation highlighting bottle biology — an outreach project aimed at K-12 education — and make takeaway samples during the…
Precipitation, predators may be key in ecological regulation of infectious disease
A little information can go a surprisingly long way when it comes to understanding rodent-borne infectious disease, as shown by a new study led by John Orrock from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Book series explores chemistry’s panache
When chemistry’s preeminent impresario Bassam Shakhashiri mounts the dais, you know the show is about to begin.
All-Campus Party for UW–Madison students celebrates end of school year
The 11th annual All-Campus Party (ACP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB), kicks off today (April 14), with a Senior Party.
Planning for the future: A self-study course for retirees
Given the unstable situation with the Wisconsin state budget and removal of collective bargaining rights, the number of individuals in the public sector who are planning for retirement or newly retired is rising.
From awareness to activism, events aim to stop sexual violence
As April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, several activities on and off campus will address community responsibility for ending sexual violence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Gluten Free Badgers support students with special diet needs
Eating right during college can be a challenge for many University of Wisconsin–Madison students. But for members of Gluten Free Badgers, a student organization for individuals with gluten intolerance, watching what they eat is a way of life.
Engineering Expo to be held April 14-16
Thousands of local students will descend on the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering campus this week for an up-close look at more than 60 interactive exhibits and competitions.
UW-Madison law professor named to federal commission
President Barack Obama has named a University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty member to a key federal post within the Department of Justice. Anuj Desai, associate professor…
Transportation Services to hold forum on disabled parking
A forum encouraging students, visitors, faculty and staff to discuss disabled parking on campus will be held April 20.