A new whey to manage PKU
Screening and management of PKU has a long and storied connection to Wisconsin. Harry Waisman was instrumental in initiating the testing of infants for PKU and treating individuals with the disorder throughout the state. Read More
UW-Madison makes Forbes Top 10 for public colleges
Forbes magazine has once again ranked UW–Madison as one of its Top Colleges in the United States. The university rose to 10th among public colleges, up from 11th last year, and 69th overall for the second year in a row. Read More
Carla Perez named bursar at UW–Madison
Carla Perez, director of student accounts and university cashier at Rice University, has been named bursar at UW–Madison. She has more than 25 years of experience managing tuition and fees cashiering operations, student accounts and student loan services. Read More
UW professor helps promote sustainability throughout the state
Tom Eggert and his colleagues at UW–Madison are helping businesses showcase their sustainable practices through the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. Read More
West campus playfield construction to increase traffic
Work includes upgrading the fields to a permeable synthetic turf system for outdoor programs, including intramural sports, sports clubs and special events. Read More
Professors named to American Academy of Nursing
Kristine Kwekkeboom researches non-drug therapies to relieve symptoms in cancer patients and serves as the faculty director of the nursing doctorate program. Karen Solheim, an expert in global health, is leading a sweeping curriculum redesign. Read More
Orrantia hired as new UW–Madison director of community relations
She has experience in community relations and business administration, though most importantly, she has a passion for bringing people together. Read More
UW-Madison scores high in world university rankings
For the third year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked 25th worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings. Read More
Wondrous woods
Muir Woods consists of a 7-acre forested tract northwest of Bascom Hall and east of the Sewell Social Science Building. In many ways, it is one of those little secrets that hides in full view. The formal name for this area is John Muir Park, a tribute to the great naturalist who once lived in North Hall just across the road. Read More
Lessons of lager: Yeast origin becomes a complex tale
The findings are important as yeasts are critical to many industries — brewing, fermenting other foods, making drugs like human insulin, and producing new biofuels. Read More
A taste of vision: Device translates from camera to brain, via the tongue
The device, patented almost 20 years ago by a visionary UW doctor, is now on the market after a long campaign by the company he founded. Read More
UW-Madison campus hosts 25 young African leaders
From fields including medicine, public health, law, education and community activism, they have come here for a six-week academic and leadership institute. Read More
UW-Madison update on Beau Solomon case
Statement from Guido Podesta, Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division. Read More
UW connects caregivers with research, tools to help older adults
The School of Nursing is reaching out to share the latest research and best practices to promote health and well-being. Read More
Campus, family remember Beau Solomon
The 19-year-old study abroad student died in Rome last week. Solomon arrived in Italy Thursday to study at John Cabot University. Read More
Unparalleled pomp attends professor’s Finnish fete
Sociology Professor Douglas Maynard has received many honors in his career but until recently, they never came with a sword. Read More
New startups ‘graduate’ from UW business accelerator
The companies launched with help from the D2P program are working in such areas as growing brain cells, virtual reality and stroke rehabilitation. Read More
Statement on the death of student Beau Solomon
Chancellor Rebecca Blank's statement on the death of student Beau Solomon in Rome, Italy. Read More
Red threads
Badger backers make their way through smoke machines as they enter the stadium tunnel during the Night of the New Red Threads Under Armour launch party at Camp Randall Stadium on June 30. The event marked the beginning of a new $96 million, 10-year apparel partnership between Wisconsin Athletics and Under Armour. Read More
UW-Madison spinoff taking a big bite out of swallowing problems
Swallow Solutions' system sets up a customized therapy program so users can strengthen the tongue and associated swallowing muscles in the throat. Read More