Special activities will welcome new students to UW–Madison
From a hypnotist and a comedian, to Bucky Badger and the chancellor, a variety of talents will come together to make students who are new to UW–Madison feel right at home. Read More
Bucky’s Ambassadors promote bike, pedestrian safety on UW campus
A quartet of UW–Madison students will be out and about on their bikes in the campus area through late September raising awareness about bicycle and pedestrian safety. They will also be working to familiarize moped drivers about rules of the road. Read More
UW-Madison advises cautious use of U.S. News rankings
U.S. News and World Report has ranked UW–Madison the seventh best public university and the 32nd best overall university in its "2004 America's Best Colleges" rankings, but university officials advise potential students not to use the rankings to select where they go to college. Read More
Concerts, guest residencies fill UW Dance Program fall calendar
If you're looking for the exhilaration and excitement of live dance, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program will present a broad range of modern, cross-cultural and multimedia performances throughout the fall semester showcasing guest artists, Dance Program faculty, staff and students. Read More
August 27-28 to be UW’s peak residence hall move-in days
Next Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 27 and 28, approximately 4,000 of the 6,700 University of Wisconsin–Madison students who will be living in campus residence halls this fall will be moving into their new homes away from home. The halls will open at 8 a.m. each day. Read More
Genes that paint fly derrieres hint at convergence
Scientists have been able to document a rare example of molecular convergence, the process by which different animals use the same genes to repeatedly invent similar body patterns and structures Read More
UW-Madison addresses computer viruses
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is experiencing serious problems with the "SoBIG" email virus and has taken multiple steps to contain the problem. Read More
Section of University Bay Drive closed
Campus-area commuters will need to be aware of another road closure and watch for detour signs starting Monday, Aug. 18. The project primarily will affect residents of Eagle Heights and Shorewood Hills. Read More
Arts Night Out! celebrates art on campus
UW-Madison invites the greater Madison community to experience artistic events through Arts Night Out! on Saturday, Sept. 20. Read More
Two students drown in Adirondacks
Two UW–Madison students were among four camp counselors who drowned Tuesday in a swimming accident outside of Elizabethtown, N.Y., 110 miles north of Albany. Read More
UW-Madison prepares for international entry delays
UW-Madison has launched a proactive effort to assist its international community in the wake of new visa requirements that may make it more difficult for international students and visiting faculty and staff to reach campus in time for the start of the fall semester. Read More
Sobocinski receives SBA small business research advocate awards
Philip Z. Sobocinski, assistant director in the Office of Corporate Relations, has been named by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the recipient of its first Wisconsin and Regional Small Business Research Advocate of the Year (2003). Read More
Area charities set to ‘clean up’ during UW moving days
Goodwill Industries and St. Vincent de Paul will staff three sites around the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to collect donations from students who are moving in or out of apartments this month. Read More
UW-Madison’s PEOPLE program celebrates 2003 successes
UW-Madison will celebrate the successes of its PEOPLE Program on Friday, Aug. 8, with a luncheon and program honoring high school students completing third-year summer research internships and another 20 ãgraduatesä who will enroll as freshmen this fall. Read More
Executive leaders featured in women’s leadership summit
Top executives from across the U.S. and abroad will be part of the first Women's Executive Leadership Summit at UW–Madison Sept. 18-19, 2003. Read More
Thomson receives prestigious research chair
James Thomson, professor of anatomy at UW–Madison, has been named a John D. MacArthur Professor. The appointment, established by a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, carries with it a five-year award for research and scholarly work. Read More
Employees offered free bus passes
Transportation Services at is again offering free bus passes to university employees this fall, enabling them to ride at no charge on all Madison Metro Routes, excluding special event shuttles. Read More
ES cell model could provide clues to causes, cures for diabetes
By studying embryonic stem cells from a mouse, researchers at UW–Madison have identified a potential model system for elucidating the stages of normal pancreatic development, as well as for developing a much-needed source of insulin-producing cells for the millions of people who need them to treat their diabetes. Read More
LGBT Campus Center finalists to visit
The UW–Madison community is invited to meet five finalists the position of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Campus Center director. Read More
Salzburg, Austria to honor UW women’s studies scholar
Gerda Lerner, Robinson-Edwards Professor of History emerita UW–Madison, will receive a new prize from the city of Salzburg, Austria. Read More