Satellite renamed to honor UW–Madison space pioneer
NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have renamed their newest Earth-observing satellite after Verner Suomi, a longtime UW–Madison professor who often is called the father of satellite meteorology. Read More
Suomi remembered for problem-solving ability, drive
Verner Suomi’s career — even his life — may not have been as long and illustrious had he not been an inveterate problem solver. Read More
Statement of Interim Chancellor David Ward on the Chadima review
Here is the statement of Interim Chancellor David Ward regarding the completion and release of the report of Judge Patrick Fiedler's independent review team on allegations of misconduct by senior associate athletic director John Chadima. Read More
Contest seeks amazing science images
Imaging has brought a revolution to science. Read More
Nominations sought for Classified Employee Recognition Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Classified Employee Recognition Awards (CERA). Read More
Transfer Transition Program: Providing innovative ways to serve transfer students
Hundreds of students transfer to UW–Madison in the spring semester, and thousands more do it in the fall. Read More
Ward statement on Chadima review process
An independent review team met with Interim Chancellor David Ward Monday and delivered its final report outlining its analysis of the misconduct allegations against John Chadima. Read More
Studies show insomnia is a major health problem
Insomnia is a serious medical condition that should be treated with evidence-based medicine because it is linked to depression, diabetes, hypertension, drug abuse and even death, according to a review of recent research co-authored by a leading University of Wisconsin–Madison sleep researcher. Read More
Students encouraged to register to be Badger Volunteers
The semester-long Badger Volunteers program offers UW–Madison students the training and support they need in order to provide meaningful public service to the Madison community. Read More
New plant species named after UW botany professor
A new species has been named in honor of botany professor David Baum. Read More
Madison declares a snow emergency
The city of Madison declared a snow emergency on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 20. Read More
Free voter IDs available to UW–Madison students
Recent changes in state law make it necessary for all Wisconsin voters to present a photo ID at the polls. Read More
Interior design program ranked among top 10 nationally
The undergraduate interior design program at the UW–Madison School of Human Ecology has been ranked 10th out of 200 similar U.S. programs by Design Intelligence, a bi-monthly report published by the Design Futures Council. Read More
Researcher find gene critical to sense of smell in fruit fly
UW-Madison researchers have discovered that a gene called distal-less is critical to the fly's ability to receive, process and respond to smells. Read More
Researchers outline food security, climate change road map
While last month's meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Durban, South Africa, made incremental progress toward helping farmers adapt to climate change and reduce agriculture's climate footprint, a group of international agriculture experts urges scientists to lay the groundwork for more decisive action on global food security in environmental negotiations in 2012. Read More
New approach to combat intractable bacterial infections
Bacteriologist Marcin Filutowicz specializes in developing antimicrobial technologies that one day may help replace antibiotics—and save lives—as the power of our antibiotics arsenal wanes. Read More
Interim chancellor’s statement on WRC report
Here is a statement from Interim Chancellor David Ward regarding adidas and a new report from the Worker Rights Consortium about the PT Kizone factory. Read More
New work, new audiences for innovative School of Music project
Jerry Hui could probably make his audience enjoy a root canal. Read More