Long collaboration with sewer district helps city, university
The passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972 ushered in a revolution in sewage treatment. Faced with tightening restrictions on the water and solids it must release after treatment, the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) turned to experts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for advice. Read More
Millions awarded for high-capacity Internet
Wisconsin has received a federal boost in networking capacity thanks to $32.3 million in federal grants announced today (Aug. 18) by University of Wisconsin-Extension Provost and Vice Chancellor Christine J. Quinn. UW-Extension led the grant application process. Read More
UW-Madison’s area, international programs receive federal grants
Eight of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's area and international studies programs have received a combined total of about $18 million during the next four years in federal Title VI grants under the National Resource Center (NRC) and Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Read More
Join Engineers Without Borders to design Lake Wingra biofiltration garden
Students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) are inviting Madison community members to join them the morning of Saturday, Aug. 21, to help design a biofiltration garden that will clean the Vilas Beach area of Lake Wingra. Read More
Global ranking places UW–Madison 17th among universities
The University of Wisconsin–Madison notched a 17th-place ranking among world universities in an annual ranking done by Shanghai’s Jiao Tong University. Read More
UW-Madison, Chancellor Martin welcome group of Chinese athletes
They may be well-known in their native China, but the group of elite student-athletes and coaches who are living and studying at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall are blending in and immersing themselves in the life of UW–Madison students. Read More
UW-Madison and American Le Mans Series showcase green vehicles
The cars and stars of the American Le Mans Series will be on display along with the University of Wisconsin–Madison's EcoCar at the state Capitol Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More
Urban Horticultural Field Day set for Aug. 21
Ever wish you could grow cube-shaped fruit? Here's your chance to learn how. Read More
Linden Drive closure planned beginning Aug. 18
Utility work for the School of Human Ecology’s renovation and expansion project will require the closing of Linden Drive in front of the Nutritional Sciences Building. Read More
UW-Madison uses green approach to Linden Drive paving project
On Friday morning, Aug. 13, weather permitting, a 900-foot long section of Linden Drive between Babcock Hall and the UW–Madison Horse Barn will be going green. Read More
Inherited brain activity predicts childhood risk for anxiety
A new study focused on anxiety and brain activity pinpoints the brain regions that are relevant to developing childhood anxiety. Read More
Social Security at 75: Rooted in the Wisconsin Idea
This 2006 article is excerpted from “On Wisconsin” magazine and provides a window into the creation of Social Security, which marked its 75th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 14. Read More
By design, camps for students with disabilities take anxiety out of step to college
"I know what you're all thinking, 'What the heck?'" says 16-year-old Adam Proue, waving his hands and holding up his own presentation. "But this is going to make sense eventually." Read More
Rafael Casal: Making the most of his fearlessness
He’s the professional artist who honed his craft and distilled his style at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for close to three years. Read More
East Campus construction work delayed
Construction crews that have been working on the East Campus Utility Project since late May have encountered a setback due to numerous unforeseen conflicts with underground utility pipes that have been in that area for a very long time. Read More
GardenFit program helps kids pare summer weight gain
After spending the morning spreading hay mulch and bark at Madison's East High Youth Farm, a group of middle-schoolers lined up for a well-deserved lunch. Under the canopy of a large oak, they slathered tortillas with beans, then spooned on tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and carrots that they had chopped themselves. Read More
Charter Street Heating Plant renovation focus of Aug. 11 public meeting
Plans to renovate the Charter Street Heating Plant and findings of the final environmental impact statement for the project will be the topics of a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More