UW-TEC program paved road to success for professor’s invention
A tenacious early market assessment by a group of UW–Madison business students helped Marc Anderson's invention find commercial pay dirt. Read More
UW clean-air technology headed for the produce section
A UW–Madison technology that helped plants thrive in outer space may soon be landing in grocery stores, helping extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables. Read More
Conference examines value of parenting
'Parenthood in America,' a conference to be held April 19-21 in Madison, will provide an energizing forum for leading scholars and practitioners to share perspectives on the importance of parenthood. Read More
From family to his clinical practice, doctor considers himself part of the group
In 14 years at UW–Madison, McBride has developed broad shoulders capable of supporting a formidable national reputation. Read More
No tickets remain for Dalai Lama lecture
At this time no tickets remain for the lecture by Nobel laureate Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, scheduled May 13 at the Kohl Center. Read More
Leopold family to launch lecture series
Four members of Aldo Leopold's family will come together April 21 to share insights about the man who birthed the Wisconsin land ethic. Read More
UW scientists seek early warning of drinking water threats
A UW–Madison research team will be mixing up a batch of 'pathogen cocktails' in the laboratory, with the goal of countering disease-causing threats to drinking water. Read More
Children’s library creates award to honor former student
The Cooperative Children's Book Center has established an award and lecture series to honor Charlotte Zolotow, a distinguished editor of children's books and a former UW–Madison student. Read More
Three faculty win $200,000 Shaw Scientist Awards
Three UW–Madison professors have received 1998 Shaw Scientist Awards, given by the Milwaukee Foundation to encourage exploration at science's frontiers. Read More
Korean Cultural Day to be held Sunday
In celebration of Asian American Month, the Soyo Am Buddhist Association, a UW–Madison student organization, is sponsoring its Second Annual Korean Cultural Day Sunday, April 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Eagle Heights Community Center. Read More
Dancers gather to honor Anna Nassif
Artists of national and international renown will perform soon-to-retire professor of dance Anna Nassif's works April 16-18 in Lathrop Hall's Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space. Read More
Public utility forum set April 22
Dramatic shifts in policies and attitudes toward competition in the public utility industries will be explored at a public utility forum on April 22 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. Read More
Physical Plant programs address campus’ renovation needs
On a campus where foundations, walls, edifices and interiors have logged more than 100 years of history, many buildings are losing a slow tug-of-war against time. Read More
Remodeling the remodeling process
Another boost to the remodeling needs of campus has come from Physical Plant's Project Administration Center, a unit created in 1996 to consolidate and streamline the process for projects under $100,000. Read More
Special evening to showcase Taiwanese culture
Organizers of the first-ever Taiwanese Cultural Night at UW–Madison would like to introduce audiences to their country's traditions through a free program of performing arts April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Union's Great Hall. Read More
Alumnus appointed president of Dartmouth
UW-Madison alumnus James Wright has been elected the 16th president of Dartmouth College by the college's Board of Trustees. Read More
Survey: Undergraduates satisfied with UW–Madison experience
Eighty-eight percent of undergraduates at UW–Madison say they are satisfied (42 percent) or extremely satisfied (46 percent) with their overall university experience to date. Read More
NOW president addresses future of feminism
Patricia Ireland, the controversial president of the National Organization for Women, will discuss 'Feminism and Activism: Moving into the 21st Century' as part of UW–Madison's Distinguished Lecture series. Read More
Honorary degree recipients named
Two Nobel laureates, a leader in the development of magnetic resonance imaging, an innovator in patient care, an expert on global immigration and an influential agricultural economist will receive honorary degrees from UW–Madison this spring. Read More
Campus shares in dialogue over Greeks’ future role
Negative stereotypes of fraternities and sororities. Alcohol use and abuse in the Greek system. Faculty and academic staff involvement in Greek life. Read More