Study examines Wisconsin income growth
Wisconsin's per capita personal income grew by 54.5 percent during the 1990s, exceeding the nation's growth rate of 50.4 percent, according to a recently released study by Jon Udell, UW–Madison emeritus business professor. Read More
Drug could ease side effects for transplant patients
University researchers have taken a big step toward freeing transplant patients from the powerful, and sometimes harmful, drugs they now take to keep their bodies from rejecting new organs. Read More
SERF expansion includes cooling
An expansion project at the Southeast Recreational Facility will include air conditioning for a small portion of the building. Read More
UW-Madison office offers free tax help
Free state and federal income tax help is available through Monday, April 15, at UW–Madison's newly opened Community Partnerships Office. Read More
Extension notes budget changes
Extension's budget makeup is changing, says Marv Van Kekerix, UW-Extension provost and vice chancellor. Read More
Calendar highlights
“Big Mouth” returns “Big Mouth,” an energetic night of spoken word performance, returns Friday, Feb. 15, to Lakefront Cafeteria, Memorial Union. The open-mic… Read More
Events Bulletin
Writing Center at the Multicultural Student Center The Writing Center and the Multicultural Student Center have teamed up to provide convenient writing instruction… Read More
Milestones
Appointments Steven N. Durlauf, professor and chair, economics, has been appointed as an external faculty member of the Santa Fe Institute. Durlauf is a… Read More
Humanities book party is Feb. 15
Mingle, munch and make conversation with humanities faculty authors at a reception 3:30-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15 at Canterbury Booksellers, 315 W. Gorham St. Read More
ICU Deli marks renovation
The ICU Deli plans a grand re-opening celebration and special deals Feb. 11-15. Read More
Afro-cuban dancer/folklorist to teach and perform
JosŽ Francisco Barroso, renowned Afro-Cuban dancer, folklorist and teacher will be the Dance Program's guest artist-in-residence in February and return to campus to perform at Mills Hall Friday, March 8. Read More
SECC-Dane tops goal; UW donations up 18 percent
The state and university's annual workplace campaign has surpassed its goal of $2,675,000 for charitable causes, organizers say. Read More
Fluno Center on course
In a time when some companies are looking for ways to cut expenses, many continue to invest in their employees by sending them to the Fluno Center, home of the university Executive Education programs. Read More
WAA hosts prospective students
More than 200 students from targeted Milwaukee and Chicago high schools will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison as part of the Wisconsin Alumni Association Prospective Scholars Day events Feb. 9 and 16. Read More
Report shows progress in education
Despite operating in an increasingly challenging funding environment, the UW System continues to provide an outstanding learning environment for its students, according to a new report released today, Feb. 7. Read More
California, the cheesehead state?
California, the cheesehead state? It could happen if current trends continue, warns a university researcher. Read More
Faculty takes up dismissal issue again
The Faculty Senate passed a resolution Feb. 4 that sends another message to the UW System Board of Regents regarding the dismissal of John Marder from the UW-Superior faculty. Read More
New program offered in biotechnology
To prepare professionals for the burgeoning field of biotechnology, the university will offer a new part-time graduate degree program beginning fall 2002. Read More
Remarks to Board of Regents by President Katharine C. Lyall
Regarding the Accountability Report, February 2002, 'Achieving Excellence' Read More
Lyall outlines possible cuts
The UW System may scale back some programs if the governor's proposal to fix the state' s budget problems is approved, President Katharine Lyall says. Read More