Between soil and snow
Professors Jonathan Pauli and Benjamin Zuckerberg explain the subnivium — habitat between the ground and winter snow cover that is being affected by climate change.
Internet of Things Lab fosters student innovation, adds industrial partners
Will Caldwell was riding his bike and didn’t see the car coming. But the lasers in his prototype "Safe Cycle" warning system did, and the handlebars vibrated in warning.
Biotron puts any environment on Earth in researchers’ reach
One of the most flexible and unique research facilities in North America is sitting in plain sight, but near anonymity, on the west side of campus. It seems secretive, but it's easy to understand.
Bird habitat changing quickly as climate change proceeds
The climatic conditions needed by 285 species of land birds in the United States have moved rapidly between 1950 and 2011 as a result of…
Caring for pets and their people, even when housing is hard
Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education and Social Services provides basic veterinary care for pets in Dane County whose owners are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. But it also does much more.
Amid changing market for scientific instruments, Gilson continues to lead
Since Gilson's founding in the 1940s by a UW–Madison doctor who built instruments for his own research, the family-run company has thrived thanks to its tight customer focus.
Slide Show: Winter Commencement
“Good morning!” boomed the voice of Chancellor Blank. “I want to hear that you’re awake!” Those words welcomed about 1,200 soon-to-be graduates and their families and…
2015 Gladfelter Awards for Government Innovation announced
The award recognizes nonelected municipal, county, state, or federal employees who, through their careers or through a specific innovation, have helped solve a problem for Wisconsin residents.
Study strong
As the semester draws to a close, students study inside Wendt Library at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Dec. 6, 2015.
Veterinary medicine partnership with community saves baby crane
A young Wisconsin sandhill crane is back to full health and flying south for the winter thanks to a partnership with the School of Veterinary medicine.
Department of Surgery triples its named chairs and professorships in 2015
The department raised $17.5 million and established 11 new chairs and professorships, increasing its number of endowments to 16.
Winter Commencement coverage
About 1,200 students will take part in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s mid-year commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Kohl Center. Meet some of…
Concussion research experts
Several experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and UW Health can talk about concussion research. “Concussion,” a new movie starring Will Smith, will be released…
Surveys provide valuable data for graduate programs and prospective students
Seventy-two percent of UW–Madison doctoral candidates surveyed who hoped to find a job had a signed contract or a definite commitment for employment waiting for them upon completion of their degree.
A compassionate approach leads to more help and less punishment
Understanding what motivates people to be altruistic can not only inform our own behaviors, it may also play a role in creating more just societal institutions.
Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell’s 2015 Message
With another year entering our rearview mirror, Darrell Bazzell thanks employees for all they do to make UW–Madison such an outstanding university and resource for the state of Wisconsin.
Moments in Time: Photographers’ Choice 2015
This now-annual collection of photographs compiled by University Communications photographers Jeff Miller and Bryce Richter highlights some of the decisive moments of 2015.
Tenure task force to meet Dec. 23
The UW System Tenure Policy Task Force will meet next week to discuss draft proposals regarding faculty layoff and post-tenure review policies.
Folklorist (and Grammy nominee) Jim Leary reflects on studying, sharing Midwest culture
With his bushy gray hair and sturdy boots, Jim Leary looks true to his origins in Wisconsin’s north woods.
Study finds people transformed how species associated after 300 million years
The researchers found a surprising and very recent shift away from the steady relationship among species.