University website tracks the Badger experience in Pasadena
A new, interactive website will follow the Badger faithful as they trek to southern California for the 2011 Rose Bowl - and connect with those who cheer the Badgers at home, wherever they are. Read More
Study: Natural supplement may reduce common-cold duration by only half a day
An over-the-counter herbal treatment believed to have medicinal benefits has minimal impact in relieving the common cold, according to research by the University of… Read More
Chancellor Martin’s remarks at humanities grant announcement
These are the remarks made by Chancellor Biddy Martin at the announcement of the Mellon Foundation grant benefiting the humanities at the University of Wisconin-Madison:… Read More
World’s largest neutrino observatory completed at South Pole
Culminating a decade of planning, innovation and testing, construction of the world's largest neutrino observatory was successfully completed today. Read More
Media advisory: Mid-year commencement coverage
12/17/10 TO: MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES FROM: LIZ BEYLER, (608) 263-1986, lbkraak@wisc.edu RE: MEDIA ADVISORY/MID-YEAR COMMENCEMENT COVERAGE Credentials for reporters and photographers covering winter commencement… Read More
Dec. 21 total lunar eclipse and UW Space Place eclipse party planned
Clear skies permitting, an extraordinary lunar eclipse will be visible from Wisconsin in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 21. Read More
Poster helps keep doors to learning open
Camp Randall's shaded archway, a bannered Bascom Hall and the ivy-clung portico of the Carillon are three of the photographs gracing a new poster on sale at the University of Wisconsin–Madison starting today (Dec. 17), with all proceeds benefiting need-based scholarships. Read More
Academic staff create committee to oppose unit clarification
Academic staff members are needed on a committee leading efforts against unit clarification. The Academic Staff Executive Committee (ASEC) approved a new ad hoc… Read More
100-year study mirrors U.S. history of concrete
Almost since the beginning of recorded history, people have used concrete substances in everything from infrastructure to artwork. Read More
Satellites give an eagle eye on thunderstorms
It's one of the more frustrating parts of summer. You check the weather forecast, see nothing dramatic, and go hiking or biking. Then, four hours later, a thunderstorm appears out of nowhere and ruins your afternoon. Read More
University Health Services initiates mental health case-management program
Counseling and Consultation Services has created a new case-management program to serve students with complex mental health and social support needs. Read More
Study finds prayer can help handle harmful emotions
Those who choose to pray find personalized comfort during hard times, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison sociologist. Read More
Patient language assessed in UW–Madison talk
The expression of illness in the digital age, and the impact of patient language on health information systems, will be explored by Catherine Arnott… Read More