Competition attracts future grants, jump starts research and student careers
Recipients of Fall Research Competition awards are thankful for the funding to help them acquire the resources they need, but perhaps most important, they say, is the student support they are able to provide. Read More
UW–Madison ranked high in affordability by Money Magazine
The university placed 48th overall among the "Best Colleges for Your Money," and 30th among public universities, in the ranking of 727 schools based on quality of education, affordability and outcomes. Read More
“Crazy Rich Asians” movie offers pressure and possibility, says UW expert
"Racism in Hollywood has also taken a toll in particular on Asian Americans. Asian Americans are an extremely small slice of the national population, so their needs and demands are rarely taken into consideration,” says Lori Kido Lopez. Read More
Could computers help close partisan divides?
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to develop a comprehensive picture of how people communicate about politics, and how those conversations are shaped by media, social networks and personal interactions. Read More
Is fire the new normal in the American West?
In a video, Professor Monica Turner and her research team and colleagues explore how the patterns of fire and recovery are changing, particularly as the climate warms and drought becomes more common. Read More
Researchers discover how to protect yeast from damage in biofuel production
The researchers found a strain of yeast with outstanding tolerance to ionic liquids, and identified a gene that makes a protein that works as a pump to remove toxins. Read More
A video game can change the brain, may improve empathy in middle schoolers
In the experimental game, a robot crash lands on an alien planet. In order to rebuild the spaceship, players must, as the robot, build rapport with the aliens by deciphering their emotions. Read More
Corn that acquires its own nitrogen identified, reducing need for fertilizer
The corn secretes copious globs of mucus-like gel harboring bacteria that convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form, answering a longtime quest of scientists. Read More
A treat for all hours
An employee appreciation ice cream social was held for second- and third-shift staff the night of Aug. 1 in Varsity Hall at Union South. The event, sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, included volunteer servers from leadership in several campus units whose workers keep the campus running through the late night and early morning hours. Read More
A stent-free future for common cardiovascular ailments
An interdisciplinary team of investigators from UW–Madison and Ohio State believes once the new approach to maintaining open blood vessels is fully developed, it could benefit millions of patients. Read More
New Korean language flagship program to launch
“This ambitious new program will offer unprecedented opportunities for UW–Madison students to study Korean language and culture on campus and overseas to a level that few other U.S. citizens achieve,” says Dianna Murphy, Director of the Language Institute. Read More
Combining on and off switches, one protein can control flowering in plants
With Wisconsin's short growing seasons, reducing a plant’s life cycle and completing the season earlier "could be very important for many crops.” Read More
Absentee voting available on campus through Thursday
Eligible voters can cast their ballots this week for the Aug. 14 primary election at three different sites on campus: Union South, Memorial Union and the Student Activity Center. Read More
Eating crickets can be good for your gut, according to new clinical trial
The study shows consuming crickets can help support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, and that eating crickets is not only safe in large amounts but may also reduce inflammation in the body. Read More
Reesor joins UW–Madison as vice chancellor for student affairs
The newly created position is designed to ensure that units providing student-related services — the Wisconsin Union, Recreational Sports, health services and student life — are strategically aligned. Read More
Helmkamp, go-to guy when chips are down, to retire as associate dean of students
His efforts to make the campus safer will be among his legacies — one of the things that made him so valuable in his nearly 30 years at UW–Madison. Read More
Search committee seeks candidates for business dean
The dean of the Wisconsin School of Business serves as the chief academic and executive officer, with responsibility for faculty and staff development, personnel oversight, fundraising, budget planning and management, curriculum and student academic affairs. Read More
New administrators, new roles highlight leadership changes
The changes taking place this summer affect budget functions, IT services, libraries and the diversity division. Read More
Nergard appointed 1st full-time director of sustainability
The new position reflects a renewed emphasis on sustainability and resource stewardship as well as an increased focus on sustainable operations in the university’s environmental stewardship efforts. Read More
Nanoparticles improve tumor treatment in mice
In mouse models of human lung cancer, the improved drug inhibited tumor growth more effectively than the standard drug. “Ultimately, our goal is to get this into human beings,” says pharmacy professor Glen Kwon. Read More