UW System: $9.5 billion economic impact
The UW System contributes $9.5 billion to the state's economy each year, which is nearly a 10-fold return on Wisconsin's investment in the university, according to a new study. Read More
Campus marks Sept. 11 with reflection, discussion
Here are excerpts of prepared remarks that Chancellor John Wiley delivered during a program of reflection and remembrance today, Sept. 11, on Library Mall. Read More
Remarks by Bryan Gadow, Chair, Associated Students of Madison
(The following remarks were delivered during a program of reflection and remembrance scheduled today, Sept. 11, from 8:45- 9:30 a.m., Library Mall.)… Read More
‘Ironman’ bends campus traffic
Street closures and other restrictions will be in effect Sunday, Sept. 15, around campus due to the Ironman Wisconsin events taking place that day. Read More
Torphy to retire
A search is under way to replace John Torphy, vice chancellor for administration, who plans to retire next summer after a long career in state government. Read More
Butterflies in space
White cabbage butterflies may soon be soaring through space as well as fluttering across your garden. The butterflies and special fast-growing plants are the focus of a NASA-sponsored project for biology teachers visiting campus. Read More
Employee Matters
Do you commute to work? Would you like to save money on your commute? UW employees have access to free bus passes and pre-tax deduction programs. Read More
Events bulletin
Learning Mini Course Registration From dancing to digital photography and spying to sailing. Sign up for more than 150 classes. Memorial… Read More
Milestones
Appointments Severino Albuquerque, professor of Spanish and Portuguese, has been named chair of Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian studies. Mark… Read More
Annuncements
Depression Study Needs Subjects The UW Psychiatry Clinical Trials Unit is recruiting subjects for a confidential medication research study for people experiencing depression. Read More
Recent sightings
Sealing the ceiling Wisconsin Union painter Steve Angle patches the hallway arches and ceiling outside the newly renovated student lounge… Read More
New engineering building is a center for the arts, too
While the Engineering Centers Building is not open yet, it's already filling up ÷ with art. Read More
UW-Madison names dean of students
Luoluo Hong, of Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, W. Va., has been named dean of students. Read More
Pro Arte, Li Chiao-Ping plan artistic reponse
Two world-renowned creative ensembles will perform a series of artistic reflections on Sept. 11 in a program to be held at the Memorial Union Theater . Read More
Mini-Med School opens
Ever wonder what your doctor learned in medical school? If so, the Medical School's mini-medical school may be for you. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17, the free, six-week lecture series will be held Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Union South. Read More
Dance program plans full season
The Dance Program will host a range of innovative dance and technology events, performances and classes throughout the fall. Read More
Gene controls plant’s clock
Scientists have discovered a gene that regulates when plants flower and is critical for keeping a plant's 24-hour clock running accurately. Read More