Computer scientist wins top professional award
Olvi Mangasarian, professor of computer sciences, received the prestigious 2000 Lanchester Prize for his influential work on computer pattern recognition and data mining. Read More
Colleges collaborate on stray voltage research
A new research project may determine if and how lower-level stray voltage affects livestock. Read More
Environmental institute awarded $245,000 for fellowships
The Institute for Environmental Studies will receive $245,000 from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation over the next four years to support graduate students planning careers in conservation. Read More
Election, shmelection — can’t we do it better?
A report posted today, Nov. 16, on The Why Files, a popular and critically acclaimed Web site at UW–Madison that explores the science behind the news, outlines alternative voting systems that could be fairer or more accurate than plurality voting. Read More
Forum examines online market research
UW-Madison is sponsoring a forum to highlight the latest developments in online market research Nov. 16-17 at the Hotel Inter-Continental in Chicago. Read More
Scholarship honors memory of Capital Times staffers
A gift from the estate of Ethel M. Parker will establish a scholarship fund to benefit UW–Madison journalism students. Read More
Discovery of ‘immortal skin’ holds medical promise
From a routine study of the life span of human skin cells, a university research project gave rise to an astonishing accident: A line of skin cells that simply wouldn't die. Read More
General Motors drives efforts to diversify engineering
A $550,000 grant from General Motors will steer diversification and other key areas of the College of Engineering over the next five years. Read More
Finalists named for human ecology dean
Two national experts in the field of family studies have been named the finalists for dean of the School of Human Ecology. Read More
Groups offer new design for scholarship
Scholars have discussed their work informally, within and across disciplines, since Plato was a pup. However, a new innovation for university researchers creates a cohesive framework that helps faculty and students more effectively work across disciplines and departments. Read More
Parallel Press releases ‘What Grandmother Says’
Poet J.D. Whitney becomes the latest Parallel Press chapbook author with the release of "What Grandmother Says." Read More
La Bottine Souriante to perform at Union Theater
Quebec's most successful roots ensemble, La Bottine Souriante, takes the stage Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More
Artist to give lecture on use of illustration
British picture book artist Anthony Browne will speak about "Using Pictures: Let the Pictures Tell the Story." Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m., L-160 of the Elvehjem Art Museum. Read More
Cafe to close for a year
Lakefront Cafe in Memorial Union, built in 1957 to maximize the view of Lake Mendota, will close for remodeling starting Saturday, Dec. 16, and is expected to reopen in January 2002. Read More
Madison Rotary honors professor
His commitment to building and strengthening positive interpersonal relationships has won Richard Davis the 19th annual Manfred E. Swarsensky Humanitarian Service Award from the Madison Rotary Club. Read More
Feingold, Wigand, Utami cancel visits
Several speakers have canceled plans to visit the university next week. Read More
John D. Wiley to lead UW–Madison
John D. Wiley, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, was today, Nov. 10, named chancellor of the university. Read More
Wiley gratified, humbled to lead UW–Madison
John Wiley says he is gratified and humbled to be chosen as the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More