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WAA chapters honor Badgers of the Year

July 6, 2010

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

July 6, 2010

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

July 2, 2010

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

July 2, 2010

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

July 1, 2010

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

July 1, 2010

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

July 1, 2010

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

June 30, 2010

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

June 30, 2010

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

June 29, 2010

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

June 28, 2010

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

June 27, 2010

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

June 25, 2010

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

June 25, 2010

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

June 25, 2010

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

June 25, 2010

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

June 24, 2010

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

June 23, 2010

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

June 22, 2010

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