World trade debate scheduled
Panelists will debate the future of the World Trade Organization Thursday, March 23, on campus. Read More
Microbe may be a key to mine pollution
A newfound microbe that eats iron and lives in acid-drenched conditions has been identified as a chief suspect in the environmental damage caused by metal ore mining. Read More
Four finalists named for dean of students
Four finalists have been named for the dean of students position, campus officials announced Thursday, March 9. Read More
Police: Take steps to stay safe
Following the robbery and stabbing of a student Tuesday on campus, university police are reminding students and others of basic steps they can take to preserve personal safety. Read More
Three finalists selected for nursing dean
The search committee for dean of the School of Nursing has forwarded three finalists for consideration to Chancellor David Ward and Provost John Wiley. Read More
Students invited to audition for ‘Greed’
Contestant scouts for the Fox Network's new game show 'Greed' will be visiting campus Thursday, March 9, in search of students to appear on a college edition of the show later this spring. Read More
University presses for disclosure
UW-Madison is warning a handful of licensed manufacturers that they must disclose the locations of their factories soon or their contracts with the university will be terminated. Read More
UC recommends faculty salary adjustments
To address salary compression and reward outstanding teaching, the University Committee is recommending several proposals to increase faculty pay. Read More
Film retrospective to honor alum Mirisch
Producer Walter Mirisch, the undisputed king of UW film-industry alumni, will return to campus this month for a film retrospective in his honor at the Wisconsin Film Festival organized by the UW Arts Institute. Read More
Students plan Milwaukee service day
UW-Madison students plan a Milwaukee Service Day Tuesday, March 14, at the South Community Organization and the Hillside Boys and Girls Club. Read More
Area students embark on science journey
More than 2,200 fourth- through ninth-grade students in the Madison area will join Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard this week for a virtual adventure into the realms of inner and outer space. Read More
UW joins national accessibility program
UW-Madison and Madison Area Technical College have been invited to join a select national program that aims to increase the success of disabled students on campuses. Read More
Patents and licensing director named
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, the not-for-profit organization that manages intellectual property in the interest of the university, has named Bryan Z. Renk as its new director of patents and licensing. Read More
Employee-friendly practices pay off
The adoption of employee-friendly policies by corporations may or may not improve bottom-line performance, but they at least pay for themselves, contrary to many popular notions. Read More
Arts Institute announces awards recipients
The UW Arts Institute has selected recipients of several major annual awards. Read More
UW has top entrepreneurship program
The School of Business has one of the best entrepreneurship programs in the world, according to a survey of business graduates conducted by the Financial Times, London. Read More
Menand, Nussbaum to mark center opening
Two leading philosophers will discuss 'Why the Humanities Matter' Tuesday, March 8, to mark the opening of the Center for the Humanities. Both speeches are free. Read More
Training program orients legislative staff
For many years, new state Assembly staff had almost no training to prepare them for their work with the state's lawmakers. A collaborative effort between the Division of Continuing Studies' Certified Public Manager program and the Assembly Speaker's Office has changed that. Read More
UW establishes French connection
French Ambassador Francois Bujon de l'Estang will spend Friday, March 3, on campus for a briefing on enhancing campus connections to his home country. Read More
Student wages to increase
To address the competitive labor market, the university is increasing the minimum wage for some student workers to $6.50 per hour. Read More