Twenty-year study yields precise model of tectonic-plate movements
A new model of the Earth, 20 years in the making, describes a dynamic three-dimensional puzzle of planetary proportions.
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Dean reminds students of personal safety following second incident on Langdon Street
University of Wisconsin-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is asking students to take increased safety measures in the wake of a groping incident on Langdon Street early Thursday morning. Madison police report that a female student, 22, was walking alone in the 100 block of Langdon Street shortly after 1 a.m. on March 18. She …
Recent sightings: Whoooo goes there?
A baby great horned owl perches in a tree in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve near Goodnight Hall on March 18, 2010. Great horned owls typically mate and nest in January and February in tree hollows or nests previously built by crows, hawks and even squirrels. Earlier this year, Environmental Services staff conducted a tree trimming …
Engineers revolutionizing Third World housing and infrastructure featured at WARF Gilson event
The recent earthquake in Haiti graphically demonstrated to the world how the impact of a natural disaster is magnified by poorly constructed housing and unplanned infrastructure.
UW Marching Band delivers food and music to local seniors
The UW Marching Band is spicing up the Meals on Wheels again this spring with its “March for Meals” program.
Chancellor names business dean to advancement post
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has announced a title change for Michael Knetter, dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, from special liaison for long-term strategy and development to a working title of vice chancellor for advancement.
Zimmermann family thanks campus, seeks reward fund contributions
The family of the late University of Wisconsin-Madison student Brittany Zimmermann is thanking the campus community for its continued support ahead of the second anniversary of her death.
Editor of influential medical journal to deliver Rennebohm Lecture
Jeffrey Drazen, editor in chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, will deliver the 2010 Rennebohm Lecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Thursday, April 8.
Theory meets practice in fourth annual entrepreneurial bootcamp
During the week of June 20, the Wisconsin School of Business will direct the fourth annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for graduate students in physical and life sciences, law and engineering, among others.
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Med students meet their match on Thursday
Student veterans make difficult transition, bring perspectives to campus
The path of a student veteran to college can be vastly different from traditional students.
Meyerhoff fellowship to share Wisconsin Experience
All Meyerhoff Excellence Award-winning juniors and seniors are now eligible to apply for the new Meyerhoff Wisconsin Experience Fellowship.
Leadership Trust Award to support students’ education, initiative
Each spring, the Leadership Trust Award, offered by the Letters & Science Honors Program, grants up to two students with awards equal to two semesters of tuition (currently totaling more than $8,000) plus project funds up to $3,000.
Smoking cessation helps blood vessels
UWPD responds to recent thefts
The University Police Department (UWPD) reports multiple thefts of wallets, backpacks and purses occurred on March 12, primarily in the central campus area.
UW-Madison study to track ‘silent strokes’
A $1.57 million federal grant will allow University of Wisconsin-Madison neuroscientists to determine if they can use non-invasive scans to determine which patients are at highest risk for “silent strokes” that can lead to mental decline.
Emeritus professor named president of medical and public health group
UW-Madison admissions director finalists named
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has announced five finalists for the position of director of undergraduate admissions and recruitment.