Study: Family income does not dictate UW–Madison admission
New research from the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison shows that UW–Madison is not letting a family's income determine whether the campus admits a freshman.
UW-Madison students strive to improve medical care around the world
When Amit Nimunkar returned to his home in India for a visit with family, the University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineering (BME) graduate student told his grandmother about the exciting BME projects he was working on.
French professor named Knight in Order of the Academic Palms
A UW–Madison professor has been named Chavalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Knight in the Order of the Academic Palms) by the French Minister of National Education.
Art of the very, very small to debut at Dane County Airport
Artful images of the very, very small - cells, molecules and nanoscale structures - will be on display beginning Friday, April 24, at the Art Court of the Dane County Regional Airport.
UW-Madison Veterinary Care to hold open house
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital will hold its first open house in more than six years on Sunday, April 26, to introduce the public to the many services available through UW–Madison Veterinary Care.
Recent sightings: To study or not to study
Settling into comfortable chairs, undergraduate Jim Liu takes a break while undergraduate Jian Li Zheng continues studying in the School of Library and…
UW–Madison now Twittering
The public can now follow campus news and events, mentions of UW–Madison in the news media and other happenings via the university’s Twitter feed.
Taylor Lecture features former BP public relations executive
Patricia Wright, the recently retired vice president of external affairs for BP America and a University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, will deliver the 2009 Robert Taylor Lecture in Public Relations on Monday, April 20.
Concert Choir offers yardwork service
Spring break means different things to different people: beach bacchanal, service trip, research and study intensive, or deposits into an overdrawn sleep account.
Sigma Chi chapter suspended
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Committee on Student Organizations has suspended the university’s Sigma Chi fraternity chapter, 221 Langdon St., for an alleged alcohol-related violation on April 2.
UW-Madison: ‘College Life’ appears to fall short in depiction
MTV’s reality-based series “College Life” appears to present a sensationalized view of student life with an exaggerated emphasis on drinking and dysfunctional relationships, according to UW–Madison officials.
Economics scholar points to a surging underground economy
With the tax-filing deadline just days away, a University of Wisconsin–Madison expert in the underground economy says that unpaid tax liability in the United States has likely ballooned to more than $600 billion.
UW-Madison ‘pedals’ alternative transportation
Beginning today (April 13), Transportation Services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will spend the week spreading information on alternatives to driving alone.
UPDATE: Power restored to east campus
As of 12:27 p.m., power has been restored to all buildings. Workers on Library Mall or East Campus Mall may have hit a line, causing the outages.
Contest: What does a new student need to know?
UW-Madison is again asking students to write an essay about the things they've learned about life at the university.
UW-Madison ranks sixth in university media study
The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked sixth nationally in a new study examining how often colleges and universities appear in the global print and electronic media, on the Internet, blogosphere and social networking sites.
Academic Staff Award winners honored
The 2009 Academic Staff Excellence Awards recognize nine dedicated university professionals for their exemplary achievements in leadership, public service, research, teaching and career service.
Artist celebrates Yiddish music with ‘KlezKamp’
If Henry Sapoznik has his way, Madison will become the capitol of “Yiddishland” during a three-day “KlezKamp Road Show,” a celebration of klezmer music and Yiddish folk arts Saturday–Monday, April 18–20.
Symposium spotlights undergraduate student research
It’s a rare occasion when student researchers, artists, scientists and performers are invited to showcase their creativity in a single venue, but that is the exact function of the Undergraduate Symposium.
Librarian receives Woman of Color Award
Janice Rice, senior academic librarian in College Library and member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, has been selected as UW–Madison’s recipient of the 14th annual UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award.