In new book, leading neuroscientist describes your brain on emotion
Building on more than 30 years of cutting-edge brain research, a new book by UW–Madison psychology and psychiatry professor Richard J. Davidson offers an inside look into how emotions are coded in our brains and our power to control them. Read More
An evening with editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English
The English language used in the United States is wonderfully varied, reflecting our geographic, historic and ethnic diversity. Read More
Nelson Institute awarded UW–Madison’s first S-STEM grant from NSF
The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies has been awarded UW–Madison's first-ever National Science Foundation S-STEM grant for undergraduate scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Read More
Laboratory research shows promising approach to preventing Alzheimer’s
As scientists struggle to find an effective way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public health may have found a new approach to interrupting the process that leads to the devastating disease. Read More
Communicating danger across 10,000 years
Giant symbols carved into canyon walls might tell the story of a long-ago hunt, a creation myth, or a genocide - but because the cultures who created rock art have vanished, there is no way of discerning their exact meaning. Read More
UW Pro Arte Quartet concert highlights Bolcom, Milhaud, Mozart
American composer William Bolcom believes an artist's role is to mirror society. Read More
Bound to El Norte: Pulitzer Prize-winning photos at UW–Madison
The UW–Madison community can get a firsthand look at the results in the exhibit, “Bound to El Norte,” which includes 29 images from the series that won Bartletti the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography. The exhibit starts Thursday at Ebling Library. Read More
Law School establishes $2.5 million fund in honor of alumnus
Exelon’s gifts will be used to establish up to four new faculty fellowship funds, which will support retaining mid-level faculty members. Read More
UW professor wins Reimer Lüst Award
Professor Daniel W. Bromley has received the Reimer Lüst Award for International Scholarly and Cultural Exchange. Read More
Administrative Excellence plans begin to take shape
Administrative Excellence work teams have been rolling up their sleeves to refine and develop action plans to incorporate effective resource stewardship across the campus. Read More
Intercampus Research Incentive Program enters third year
The third year of the Intercampus Research Incentive Program is open to proposals, calling for research partnerships uniting University of Wisconsin–Madison and University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee faculty. Read More
Daya Bay antineutrino detectors exceed performance goals
After just three months of operation, the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment has far surpassed expectations, recording tens of thousands of particle interactions and paving the way to a better understanding of neutrinos and why the universe is built of matter rather than antimatter. Read More
Another first-place finish for UW couple on “The Amazing Race”
For the second week in a row, Major Dave Brown, Jr. and his wife, Rachel, placed first on “The Amazing Race.” Read More
Madison Reads Leopold set for Saturday at UW Arboretum
The UW–Madison Arboretum — where Aldo Leopold helped establish a pioneering experiment in ecological restoration — will host Madison Reads Leopold, a public reading from Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac” on Saturday, March 3, in celebration of Aldo Leopold Weekend. Read More
Women help high school girls find their perfect prom dress
The Panhellenic Association will co-host the annual "All Dressed Up" event with the Junior League of Madison on Saturday March 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Madison Area Technical College. Read More
See restored Curry murals at Wednesday Night @ the Lab
A remarkable University of Wisconsin–Madison research triumph and artful renderings depicting the importance of biochemistry are the subject of a rare occurrence of the popular Wednesday Night @ the Lab series. Read More
Bazzell receives Jefferson Award
As vice chancellor for administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Darrell Bazzell’s work days are long. Still, he makes time for giving back to the community by volunteering. For his work outside of work, Bazzell was named February’s Jefferson Award Winner by WKOW Channel 27. Read More
Student services enhance College Library
With its long-established reputation as the place to see and be seen on the UW–Madison campus, College Library likes to play on its strengths as a social library. Read More