Fahey, Chazen, Thomas-Greenfield to receive honorary degrees
Honorary doctorates recognize individuals with careers of extraordinary accomplishment, with sustained and uncommonly meritorious activity reflecting UW–Madison values. Read More
A March snowfall brings a battle for Bascom
The hill that's hosted an igloo and snowmen this winter was taken over Wednesday by snowball-hurling students. Read More
New ed-tech platform recognizes professors’ contributions to higher education
A social work professor has created "Prof2Prof," where academics can store and share work such as curricula, quizzes, assignment sheets and studies. Read More
Former UW–Madison Chancellor Irving Shain dies at 92
Shain, who advanced the university’s interests in China and established University Research Park, died peacefully in Madison after a brief illness. He was 92. Read More
Advance could enable novel high-performance materials
An engineering physics professor has created new materials that behave in an unusual way that defies the standard theory engineers use for designing things like buildings, airplanes, bridges and electronic devices. Read More
Experienced naval facilities manager to lead Physical Plant
Jay Bieszke, who has 20 years of experience managing complex engineering, construction and facilities maintenance programs, worked most recently as chief of staff for the assistant secretary of the Navy for energy, installations and environment. Read More
Reviewers of NIH grants cannot distinguish the good from the great, study suggests
In a detailed simulation of the peer review process, researchers at UW–Madison’s Center for Women’s Health Research and their collaborators discovered that there was no agreement between different reviewers scoring the same proposals. Read More
Four deans reappointed after five-year reviews
All four deans have received feedback on the results of their reviews and all have agreed to accept reappointment to their positions. Read More
Heller: Meal plan changes needed, flexible
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller is sharing the rationale for meal plan changes announced in November and updated to reflect feedback from… Read More
Aldo Leopold’s writings given voice March 3 at UW Arboretum
The 13th annual Madison Reads Leopold event on Saturday, March 3, will feature a reading of the influential conservationist’s “A Sand County Almanac” and other writings. Read More
UW mathematician on NOVA
Appearing on the PBS program "Nova," UW–Madison professor and math expert Jordan Ellenberg explains how understanding simple facts about probability can help people in their everyday lives. "Prediction by the Numbers" airs Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. CST. Read More
Girls and women not a “silver bullet” for ending poverty
Researcher Kathryn Moeller says such initiatives transfer the responsibility for change onto girls and women, and away from governments, corporations and global governance institutions whose actions have often led to the unequal distribution of resources, poor labor conditions and other structural inequities. Read More
Forecasting antibiotic resistance with a ‘weather map’ of local data
To help physicians choose the best antibiotic first, researchers in the School of Pharmacy and the State Cartographer's Office are drawing inspiration from the weather. Read More
GreenHouse program coordinator blends sustainability, student life
The learning community, one of 10 organized by University Housing, lets students explore sustainability and agricultural systems through seminars and hands-on experiences that are integrated with residential life. Read More
Nominees sought for 2018 Administrative Improvement Award
The award recognizes exceptional performance in administrative roles that support academics, research, student services, outreach and administration. Read More
Vigil, march commemorate Parkland shooting
About 200 students and community members gather on Library Mall Wednesday for a vigil in honor of those killed and injured in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Read More
Ebola vaccine inches toward human clinical trials
The need for an Ebola vaccine is acute. Periodic outbreaks of the disease in sub-Saharan Africa, including an epidemic between 2013 and 2016, caused major loss of life and serious economic disruption. Read More
UW Press book inspires national framework for teaching about slavery
A new report found a broad failure of textbooks, state standards and pedagogy to adequately address the role slavery played in the development of the United States — or how its legacies still influence us today. Read More
Three UW–Madison child care centers earn national accreditation
Eagle’s Wing Child Care, UW Preschool Lab, and Little Chicks Learning Academy now have National Early Childhood Program Accreditation after a process of surveys, classroom and playground updates, policy review and site visits. Read More
University suspends Theta Chi fraternity due to conduct violations
The suspension means that the chapter is barred from holding events and activities and from operating with the rights and privileges of a registered student organization. Theta Chi will be unable to admit a fall pledge class. Read More