Oldest crystal tells tale of hospitable early Earth
Reading the telltale chemical signature of a mineral sample determined to be the world's oldest known terrestrial material, scientists have reconstructed a portrait that suggests the early Earth, instead of being a roiling ocean of magma, was cool enough to have water, continents and conditions that could have supported life. Read More
Miller memorial planned Jan. 14
A memorial service for professor James A. Miller of the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research is planned Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Read More
Governor’s commission wraps up work
The government relations commission headed by political scientist Don Kettl has wrapped up its work. Read More
Business School gets $5 million for faculty enhancement
Two executives have given $5 million to help recruit and retain top faculty at the School of Business. Read More
UW law project close to freeing innocent man
A Texas man who has spent 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit is expected to be exonerated this month thanks to the work of law students and faculty. Read More
Team discovers genetic basis of Alexander disease
Scientists have pinpointed the gene responsible for a rare and devastating childhood brain disorder called Alexander disease, solving a 50-year-old mystery regarding its cause. Read More
Badger fans to depart for Sun Bowl
Nearly 200 fans will depart Dane County Regional Airport Wednesday, Dec. 27, to travel to El Paso for the Wisconsin Badgers-UCLA Bruins matchup in the Sun Bowl. Read More
Funeral planned for student
A visitation and funeral will be held this week for university student Kevin Wojcinski, who died Dec. 22. Read More
Astronomers land major satellite observing program
Astronomers from UW–Madison and several collaborating institutions have won a major contract with NASA to perform a detailed survey of the inner regions of the Milky Way using the Space Infrared Telescope Facility, a telescope that will be boosted into orbit around the sun in 2002. Read More
UW-Madison gets license for educational travel to Cuba
The university has been granted a license for educational institutions authorizing travel to Cuba. Read More
Employees can save energy
Campus facility managers are reminding employees how they can save energy through the holiday season. Read More
UW improves time for admissions decisions
Decisions on admission to the university are being made at a rate far faster than last year, according to Admissions Director Rob Seltzer. Read More
Institute to host international visiting professors
Member programs of the International Institute will host six distinguished international scholars next semester. Read More
Bascom Hall columns to be replaced
Some of the most visible symbols at the university -- the columns at the front of Bascom Hall -- are rotting and need to be replaced. The State Building Commission on Wednesday, Dec. 20, approved a request from the university to replace the six wooden cylindrical columns and the two rectangular half-columns against the wall of the building. Cost is estimated at $207,000. Read More
UWPD lifesaving device sees action immediately
In mid-November, the UW Police Department equipped its six marked patrol cars with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and trained all of its personnel on how to operate them. Within two weeks, officers used one of the portable units to help save the life of a Madison man. Read More
$1 million gift establishes chair in entrepreneurism
A permanently endowed chair established with a $1 million gift will provide support for an outstanding faculty member at the School of Business. Read More
Wireless computing catching on
Wireless computing is catching on at the university. Read More
Finalists named for new round of strategic hiring
Interest remains strong in the university's three-year-oldstrategic hiring program, judging from the 72 proposals and two dozen finalists selected this month for further review. Read More
Study: Business climate strong
A study by the School of Business shows that executives give Wisconsin high marks as a place to do business. Read More
Photos capture Italy ‘in the shadow of time’
A stunning exhibition of 45 black-and-white photographs of Italy by Linda Butler will grace Mayer Gallery of the Elvehjem Museum of Art from Dec. 16 through Feb. 11. Read More