WAA chapters honor Badgers of the Year
Paula Vandehey '86 is committed to building safe roads in her community. As director of public works for the city of Appleton, she led the recent reconstruction of Appleton's College Avenue Bridge, a project that won four state awards and a national award from the American Public Works Association. Read More
Federal grant to benefit UW–Madison, state networks
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, in partnership with a group of national research and education networking organizations, could see a 10-fold increase in research computing capacity, thanks to a new federal stimulus grant. Read More
UW Hospital performs biggest-ever paired live-donor kidney exchange
Eight patients and seven surgeons added up to one big milestone at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics yesterday. Read More
Before Rhythm and Booms, learn the science of fireworks
Before the first rocket lights up the night sky on Saturday (July 3), stake out a seat at the Memorial Union Terrace at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and learn about the science behind Rhythm and Booms. Read More
Artwork by people with developmental disabilities shines in airport exhibit
If there is evidence that each of us, in our mind's eye, has a unique and valuable take on the world, it hangs on walls of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Waisman Center. Read More
Gene regulating human brain development identified
With more than 100 billion neurons and billions of other specialized cells, the human brain is a marvel of nature. It is the organ that makes people unique. Read More
Confronting toxic blue-green algae in Madison lakes
Harmful algal blooms, once considered mainly a problem in salt water, have been appearing with increasing severity in the Madison lakes, and a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers has geared up to understand the when, where and why of these dangerous "blooms." Read More
Young UW–Madison freshwater scientists noted by Great Lakes group
Two researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Limnology won major awards at the recent meeting of the International Association for Great Lakes Research in Toronto. Read More
Five UW–Madison graduates join Wisconsin Alumni Association board
Five accomplished graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named new members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Board of Directors. Read More
UW eye researchers key to major study of diabetic eye disease
University of Wisconsin–Madison ophthalmologists analyzed thousands of eye photographs as part of a large study that says reducing blood lipid levels slows the progression of diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye problem and a major cause of blindness worldwide. Read More
Stirring the ocean: Calculating the role of the oceans’ swimmers
The world's oceans, we know, are constantly shaken and stirred by the winds and the tides and other physical forces of nature. Read More
UW freshman takes Badger Aviators off the ground
University of Wisconsin–Madison freshman and longtime aviation enthusiast Gregory Oudheusden founded a new club on campus this year to share his passion with fellow students who have the will to fly, but not necessarily the ways or means. Read More
Recent sightings: Dairy forum
On June 25, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (right), makes opening remarks during a forum on competition and regulatory issues in the… Read More
Construction affecting air conditioning in Vilas, Grainger
Cooling for Vilas and Grainger Halls is expected to be impacted by construction at the intersection of University and Park Streets. Facilities, Planning & Management… Read More
Convocation 2010: Tell new students what they need to know
The fall semester may seem a long way off, but preparations are already under way for the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students, and students are invited to become part of the 2010 event. Read More
Redesigned university home page to launch June 29
University Communications will launch a redesigned university home page on Tuesday, June 29. Read More
Top U.S. officials to hold media availability on competition and regulatory issues in dairy industry
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney will talk with reporters during a Friday forum on competition and regulatory issues in the dairy industry. Read More
Cooling in some buildings affected after incident at Charter Street Heating Plant
Cooling on campus began returning to normal in many university buildings after a small explosion at the Charter Street Heating Plant forced a temporary shutdown… Read More
TIP/High school students get hands-on with CSI science
Students from five Madison high schools are getting a first-hand view of cutting-edge forensic science and its high-tech tools this week on the campus of… Read More