UW faculty dissect growing relationship with China
In forging connections with China, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has created an international model for the university. An upcoming panel of UW–Madison faculty will examine how this partnership with China is evolving and what it means for the future of the university and the student experience. Read More
UW–Madison engineer is expert for NOVA chariot documentary
An epic drama set in ancient Rome, "Ben-Hur" captivated filmgoers in 1959 with its majestic cinematography, powerful musical score, and thrilling, bloody nine-minute chariot race, which has become one of cinema's most widely known sequences. Read More
UW–Madison physicist wins science image challenge
Close your eyes and picture an ocean reef: vivid violet, cool blue and tropical green intertwining in gentle curves and delicate edges. And that's just the urchin teeth. Read More
Student Personnel Association Conference seeks out “Educational Mindset”
Excitement is building for the of the Student Personnel Association’s 2013 conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
RecycleMania hits UW–Madison
For the first time, the UW–Madison community will participate in the nationwide “RecycleMania” competition against more than 300 other colleges and universities. Read More
Nominations, applications sought for rec sports director
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking applications and nominations for the position of director of recreational sports. Read More
Share the Wonderful exceeds its goal, shows the power of many
The wonderful news is: People banded together to help ensure a stronger future for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Students seek opportunity, employers looking to hire
UW-Madison Career Services units will host the Spring Career and Internship Fair on Monday Feb. 4, which will bring more than 180 organizations to campus. Read More
Speakers to be announced at Big Learning Event kickoff reception
Panelists for the second Big Learning Event (BLE) will be revealed at a kickoff reception in Gordon Dining and Event Center on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. Read More
Contest seeks amazing science images
Doing science can be cool, but seeing science in new ways and using new tools can be transformative. Read More
Four-legged patients – and their blood donors
Where do life-saving blood products come from when an animal is in dire need? Read More
Nominations sought for Classified Employee Recognition Awards
Do you know a classified employee who provided outstanding service to students and the public, or makes other significant contributions to UW–Madison or our community? Read More
Second Science Café focuses on future fuels
The new Science Café series being held in the Town Center at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery building devotes its second installment to the future of fuels. Read More
Book discussion and exhibit highlight Go Big Read selection
Even if you don't recall fallout shelters and duck-and-cover drills from the 1950s, a book discussion and exhibit will provide a window into that era and this year's Go Big Read selection. Read More
Chance finding reveals new control on blood vessels in developing brain
Zhen Huang freely admits he was not interested in blood vessels four years ago when he was studying brain development in a fetal mouse. Read More
New campus map combines cartography know-how, best of web
One of the most frequently used campus online tools, UW–Madison’s campus map, recently received a facelift at http://map.wisc.edu. Read More
Waisman Center: Celebrating 40 years of advancing knowledge about developmental disabilities
From her perch as director of the Waisman Center, and with an insider’s knowledge of its work to advance our understanding of developmental disability and the people it affects, Marsha Mailick sees a hopeful microcosm of the best attributes of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Veterans encouraged to participate in wellness study to help others recovering from combat
Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning servicemembers adjusting to life after combat. Read More
Despite drought, heat and higher costs, state farm income was second highest ever
Despite the challenges brought on by prolonged drought and record-breaking heat, Wisconsin farmers earned $3 billion in net farm income in 2012, the second highest amount on record. Read More