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UW-Madison one of Kiplinger’s Top 10 best values – again!

December 18, 2014

For the second year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked eighth in the nation for best values in public universities by Kiplinger’s… Read More

Neal First, whose work led to cattle cloning, dies at 84

December 18, 2014

Emeritus Professor Neal First, a pioneer in cattle reproduction and cloning who studied animal physiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for 45 years, died Nov. 20 from complications of cancer. Read More

Capitol veteran, a UW–Madison alumnus, to direct state relations

December 18, 2014

Matt Kussow has been hired as the new director of state government relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Message from Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell

December 18, 2014

As we approach the end of another semester and calendar year, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for all you do for UW–Madison and the citizens of Wisconsin. Read More

Changes intended to make official travel easier, more efficient

December 18, 2014

Changes are coming in January to the travel program for all University of Wisconsin System employees. The program changes are intended to ease travel booking, improve traveler safety and comfort, and achieve cost efficiency. Read More

UW-Madison grad students on ‘Amazing Race’ finale Friday

December 18, 2014

One way or another, “The Amazing Race” will end soon for Amy DeJong and Maya Warren. Read More

Ferguson forum: Academics, activists discuss a new movement and its potential for change

December 17, 2014

How did America get from Jim Crow to Eric Garner, from “I Have a Dream” to #blacklivesmatter? And where do we go from here? Academics and activists wrestled with these and other questions in a forum Wednesday presented by Humanities NOW, a program from the Center for the Humanities that aims to respond to moments of crisis and confusion. Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY/WINTER COMMENCEMENT COVERAGE

December 17, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY/WINTER COMMENCEMENT COVERAGE Read More

Ferguson in Context: Trauma, Violence, and Citizenship / A Roundtable with UW Faculty

December 17, 2014

Join us for a roundtable discussion of recent grand jury decisions in light of historical patterns of trauma and state-sanctioned violence in the United States. Read More

Wisconsin’s health: Significant gaps by race, income, geography

December 16, 2014

A new report by researchers at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute reveals that while some trends in the health of Wisconsin residents are positive, this progress is not shared by all residents of the state. Read More

Robert Turner named chief information security officer at UW–Madison

December 16, 2014

Robert (Bob) Turner has been named chief information security officer (CISO) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison after serving for several years in a similar role as a cybersecurity consultant and compliance manager for a private firm. Read More

Keller named associate dean of Division of International Studies

December 15, 2014

Richard C. Keller, professor in the Department of Medical History and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been named as associate dean of the UW–Madison Division of International Studies by Vice Provost and Dean Guido Podestá. Read More

New theory suggests alternate path led to rise of the eukaryotic cell

December 12, 2014

As a fundamental unit of life, the cell is central to all of biology. Better understanding how complex cells evolved and work promises new revelations in areas as diverse as cancer research and developing new crop plants. Read More

Recent sightings: Creating Madison’s largest glass ornament

December 12, 2014

The glass artists known as Mad Gaffers are going festive with a series of holiday events this Thursday through Sunday at the UW Glass Lab. Participants can create a glass ornament of their own, watch Mad Gaffers blow the largest one in Madison, and shop for gifts at the club’s annual Holiday Sale. Read More

New studies power legacy of UW–Madison mitochondrial research

December 11, 2014

Dave Pagliarini recently published two studies shedding more light on coenzyme Q and how it’s made, one in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS) in October and another today in Molecular Cell. Read More

UW’s mobile app receives major update, new name

December 11, 2014

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s official mobile app has received such a major update that it’s gotten a new name. “Mobile UW” is now “Wisconsin” — an app with a sharp interface and handful of new options, including access to course materials. The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) launched the free update for Apple iOS and Android devices this week. Read More

Art Hove, administrator and campus historian, dies at 80

December 11, 2014

Between the longevity of his time on campus and his knack for being present at key moments, Art Hove played a role in seven decades of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's history. Read More