Nursing pioneer Signe Skott Cooper: From the farm to the battlefield
Cooper devoted more than 60 years to nursing education at UW–Madison and within the UW System. Her wartime service shaped her life, personally and professionally. Read More
Kappa Sigma fraternity terminated after TV dropping incident
The university had previously placed the chapter on interim suspension, pending further investigation, shortly after the June 30 incident. The fraternity’s national organization withdrew its charter. Read More
Special education teacher residency program launched
Forty graduate students from the School of Education will work with students with disabilities in high-need and small, rural school districts across Wisconsin, where "special educators are sorely needed." Read More
Panel discusses media after the midterms
Visiting journalist David Folkenflik was part of an expert panel Wednesday discussing this week's election. Read More
Broad genome analysis shows yeasts evolving by subtraction
An analysis of the way yeasts evolved individual appetites for particular food sources may be a boon to biofuels research. Read More
Informational sessions will introduce employees to free tuition programs at UW–Madison
Two financial aid programs are designed to ensure that an education at the state’s flagship public university is accessible to Wisconsin students and affordable for their families. Read More
Inclement weather guidelines for UW–Madison employees
Decisions to cancel or postpone classes or suspend some university services due to inclement weather will be based on the safety and welfare of students, faculty and staff. Read More
Woodland hawks flock to urban buffet
A team of Wisconsin researchers documents that woodland hawks — once in precipitous decline — have become firmly established in urban environments, thriving primarily on a diet of backyard birds. Read More
Randolph Ashton named SCRMC associate director
Ashton, a leading UW–Madison stem cell scientist whose lab develops novel tissue engineering methods to derive brain and spinal cord tissues from human pluripotent stem cells, will assume a leadership position with the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center. Read More
New master’s in quantum computing offers training for a growing field
In a single calendar year, the program will catch students up on the fundamentals of quantum physics, cover the theory behind quantum computing, and teach students laboratory skills to construct the devices. Read More
Food processors, UW collaborate to remove guesswork from wastewater disposal
The results of a three-year study offer some support for the belief that much of the nitrogen in the wastewater from cheese-making and vegetable processing leaves the soil and harmlessly enters the atmosphere. Read More
Stem Cells @ 20: Students find inspiration, support in UW–Madison’s stem cell community
When Kaivalya Molugu was considering graduate schools, she knew she was interested in stem cell research, but she had to decide where to apply. The answer soon became clear: the place where it all began. Read More
Heavy hitter Allan ‘Bud’ Selig tapped as 2018 winter commencement speaker
Selig is no stranger to campus. He earned a bachelor’s degree in American institutions (political science and American history combined) in 1956 and is one of the university’s most involved and supportive alumni. Read More
Campus Diversity Forum explores how to make STEM classrooms more inclusive
During the UW–Madison Diversity Forum, senior Kent Mok and recent graduate Miona Grae Short both spoke of the crucial role mentors and a sense of community have played in their college experiences. Read More
Mercile Lee, guiding force behind prominent UW–Madison scholarships, dies at 87
Lee spent nearly 30 years overseeing the scholarship programs, which are credited with attracting and supporting thousands of talented, underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students. Read More
Vigil challenges hatred, pays tribute to Pittsburgh victims
Campus and community members gathered Monday night for a vigil paying tribute to those killed and injured in the Pittsburgh synagogue attack. Read More
UW Women at 150: Looking for — and finding — Lorraine Hansberry
While many people know “A Raisin in the Sun,” far fewer know much about its author, Lorraine Hansberry. Hansberry spent less than two years as a student at UW–Madison, but it was an important part of her journey as a writer and activist. Read More
Central funding to address pay issues will continue for another year
“We are pleased to announce this additional funding to invest in our faculty and staff,” says Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration. “They are the drivers behind all the things we do that make us a world-class university.” Read More
Biden to hold Tuesday event at Gordon
Tickets are required for the event, which is organized by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to be held at Gordon Dining & Events Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Read More
Statement of support for TGQ+ members of the UW–Madison community
UW–Madison welcomes, values and supports students, faculty and staff of all gender identities, including transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and non-binary individuals. Read More