Alumni give $85 million to name Wisconsin School of Business
The Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received an unprecedented gift totaling $85 million from a small group of alumni who have formed the "Wisconsin Naming Partnership" to support the school's mission.
AAAS honors five UW–Madison members
Five University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff members are among the 471 scientists, engineers, educators and communicators who have been selected as fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The awards are announced in the Oct. 26 issue of Science.
Recent sightings: Red-letter day
Dressed in uniform, a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps student walks past a bed of red and white flowers, planted to…
Distinguished engineering alumni honored
In recognition of their outstanding contributions to fields ranging from nanotechnology and information management to medicine, materials and agriculture, the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering will honor nine influential alumni on Oct. 26 at the 60th annual Engineers' Day celebration.
Open house showcases new science building
Since it opened at the beginning of the school year, the Microbial Sciences Building has been drawing rave reviews from students and researchers who work and study in the new facility.
Writer, philanthropist Tracy Gary keynotes Biennial Forum on Philanthropy
Tracy Gary, an heir to the Pillsbury fortune and a noted philanthropist and writer, will be the keynote speaker and a facilitator for the Eighth Biennial Forum on Philanthropy, sponsored by the Women's Philanthropy Council at the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Journalism students hone reporting skills at Freakfest
For one group of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, attending the city's sometimes-raucous Halloween celebration will be a classroom experience instead of a barroom crawl.
Researchers examine world’s potential to produce biodiesel
What do the countries of Thailand, Uruguay and Ghana have in common? They all could become leading producers of the emerging renewable fuel known as biodiesel, says a study from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
UW–Madison a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students
University of Wisconsin–Madison students fared well in landing international fellowships with The Fulbright Program, which announced its 2007-2008 fellows list in this week's Chronicle of Higher Education.
Library, university series explores topics in faith and reason
The Central Branch of the Madison Public Library, 201 W. Mifflin Street; and the Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. Fourth St.; have joined forces in sponsoring a series of talks beginning Oct. 30 from renowned authors, local clergy, and Madison-area professors on topics involving the intersection of faith and reason.
Statement from Chancellor John D. Wiley on the biennial budget agreement
Chancellor Wiley congratulates Gov. Doyle and members of both parties in the Assembly and Senate on achieving a hard-fought budget compromise that will benefit state universities.
UW-Madison and Urban Institute launch Offner lecture series
Paul Offner's legacy of applying good scholarship to public policy solutions, especially for society's disadvantaged, will be celebrated with a lecture series sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs in partnership with the Washington, D.C.-based Urban Institute.
As Halloween approaches, a food scientist muses on the coming ‘candy season’
In anticipation of the candy season — those sugar-packed months stretching from Halloween through Easter, marked by a succession of candy corn, chocolate turkeys, ribbon candy, candy hearts and chocolate eggs — UW–Madison food scientist Rich Hartel answers some questions about candy and the candy business.
Grant from Thai Embassy boosts Thai studies
The Royal Thai Embassy has granted University of Wisconsin–Madison's Center for Southeast Asian Studies nearly $100,000 to support the university's Thai studies program.
Recent sightings: Sunset passage
Silhouetted students pass through an enclosed walkway connecting the north and south residential wings of the new Ogg Hall, which opened…
Alumni raise $569,000 for student scholarships
Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison received nearly $569,000 in scholarships this year, thanks to the efforts of local chapters and affiliates of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA).
Center offers care option when kids are sick
Chicken Soup, LLC, an innovative child care facility at 3553 University Ave., embodies the qualities of the soup for which it is named. The facility, which is affiliated with UW–Madison’s Office of Family and Childcare Resources, offers services to take care of children who are mildly ill or have a regular child care provider who is unavailable.
More ‘Wisconsin Reflections’ to be taped before live audiences
Audience members are currently being recruited for the taping of two new "Wisconsin Reflections" episodes to be aired on the Big Ten Network.
UW center will lead efforts to expand farm-to-school programs in Midwest
The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named as lead agency in a six-state area for a new national program to encourage schools to serve more locally grown food.
New mechanical engineering building set for generations of innovation
When the Mechanical Engineering Building on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus opened its doors in 1930, sliding chalkboards and concrete floors were among its most innovative features.