Monks’ art offers a break from hectic campus pace
To broaden cultural awareness on campus, the Wisconsin Union Directorate invited monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery to their annual World Music Festival to share their art. Read More
Some brains are blind to moving objects
As many as half of people are blind to motion in some part of their field of vision, but the deficit doesn’t have anything to do with the eyes. Read More
Yeast knockouts peel back secrets of cell protein function
The study provided a level of detail not available even five years ago. Improved technology cut the time to analyze all the proteins in a yeast sample from four hours to one hour. Read More
A marriage made in sunlight: Invention merges solar with liquid battery
Solar charging and electrical discharging, according to a UW researcher, can be repeated for many cycles with little efficiency loss. Read More
MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ winner is UW–Madison alumna
Anne Basting, who received a master’s degree in theatre and drama at UW–Madison, is now a theatre professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Read More
Artist mixes traditional and contemporary; decorative and political
Interdisciplinary artist-in-residence Meeta Mastani teaches students about natural dyes and printing, but she also encourages them to use their art to express their emotions and beliefs. Read More
Stem cell ‘heart patch’ moves closer to clinic
The promise of stem cells to treat cardiovascular disease may soon be a step closer to overcoming the last big hurdle before trials in human patients. Read More
UW-Madison rises in World University Rankings
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has risen from 50th last year to 45th this year in Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the United States, UW–Madison ranked 23rd this year and 26th last year out of 148 institutions. Read More
With UW Astronomy support, planets star at Madison Symphony Orchestra
MSO will perform “The Planets: An HD Odyssey” — Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” alongside images and video captured around our solar system by NASA probes and telescopes. Read More
New study examines where and how climate change is altering species
A new study shows how and where changing climate conditions could affect the communities of species in any given area. In… Read More
UW-Madison’s UniverCity Alliance helps Wisconsin communities innovate, grow
The UniverCity Year program is a partnership with a Wisconsin city, county or local organization that pairs faculty, staff and students with projects identified by the community. Read More
UW-Madison among top universities for VC-backed entrepreneurs
UW-Madison ranked 14th worldwide among universities in a new report measuring how many graduates became entrepreneurs backed by venture capital. Read More
Crossroads of Ideas makes fall 2016 debut Sept. 20
"Laboratory of Oligarchy” with journalism Professor Lewis Friedland will explore the meaning of oligarchy and how it can emerge in a democratic system. Read More
New Graduate Study Room to open in Memorial Library
The evolving nature of graduate students' work through technology and resource gathering created growing demand for a modern, secure and collaborative workspace. Read More
New symposium will showcase postdocs’ research Sept. 20
All students, postdocs, faculty and staff are welcome at the inaugural UW–Madison Postdoctoral Research Symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 4:15 pm. Read More
Campus officials seek to strengthen IT governance
UW-Madison is launching a study of information technology governance and structure on campus. The effort will be led by Mike Lehman, a former UW interim vice chancellor and executive with Sun Microsystems. Read More
New faculty focus: David Ronis
David Ronis, assistant professor, Karen K. Bishop Director of University Opera • Hometown: Syosset, N.Y. • Educational background: B.F.A. in voice, SUNY Purchase;… Read More
A century on, celebrating the first Yiddish-language college course
Louis Wolfenson started teaching Yiddish at the UW in 1916, more than 30 years before Yiddish classes originated in New York City. Read More
Bill Elvey leaving UW–Madison facilities post
Under Elvey’s leadership, the campus has continued to make progress on facilities development, operational flexibilities and an updated Campus Master Plan. Read More
Chancellor Blank: After budget cuts, time for state to reinvest
Now is the time for the state to reinvest in its higher education system, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank told a crowd of about… Read More