Technology aids connections, learning among UW–Madison staff
New developments in technology occur constantly, but a group at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is staying on top of the changes and finding ways that faculty and staff can take advantage of them. Read More
Estate gifts to fund many areas at UW–Madison
A major benefactor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison during her lifetime, the late Ethel K. Allen has funded multiple initiatives on campus in perpetuity. Read More
UW-Extension receives caregiver education award
The University of Wisconsin-Extension was recognized Nov. 9 by the National Alliance for Caregiving in Washington, D.C., for strengthening the delivery of family caregiver education through partnership. Read More
K-12 school reformer to speak on creating cultures of learning
Legendary school founder and reformer Deborah Meier will give a free public presentation, "Creating Cultures of Learning in an Era of Testing and Standardization," at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Monday, Nov. 13. Read More
Two finalists named for top veterinary diagnostic lab position
After an extensive search, two finalists have been named for the top position at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL), Wisconsin's primary testing facility for animal diseases and education and consultation services. Read More
International students share experiences with area schools
Each year, more than 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries study on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Sharing that worldly experience with the community is the inspiration behind the program International Reach. Read More
Space Place unveils nifty new exhibits
On Friday, Nov. 10, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Space Place will unveil three new exhibits about Wisconsin astronomers' explorations of the heavens. Read More
Top investment managers named distinguished business alumni
Phill Gross and Paul Leff have been named winners of the Distinguished Business Alumnus Awards given by the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business. Read More
Police officer stresses listening skills
Spend five minutes with Officer Heidi Golbach, standing on the west steps of Memorial Library outside her office, and she'll point out a half dozen of the characters she knows from her daily patrols of lower campus. Read More
Waisman Children’s Theatre presents Twain classic
Following his daughter Suzy’s admonitions to write a book that would reveal “his sympathetic nature,”she wrote, Mark Twain published “The Prince and the Pauper”in 1881. Set in 16th-century London, the author carefully researched the time and place, reportedly using Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott as references. Read More
Icelandic swarms may provide hints on ecosystems
Wisconsin ecologists have ventured into remote parts of Iceland to explore a startling phenomenon in which trillions of gnat-like bugs periodically rise up to form hovering swarms so thick they resemble waves of morning fog. Read More