UW experts available to media regarding Independence Day
As the United States marks its 235th birthday, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has a number of experts who can discuss fireworks, safety, the history behind… Read More
Media advisory: Research partnership announcement
Two news conferences Thursday will announce a new statewide partnership to foster collaborative research in energy storage that will further position Wisconsin as an emerging… Read More
Putting it together: University Theatre presents [title of show]
How do you write a musical in three weeks? Spend an evening at the Mitchell Theatre this summer to find out, as University Theatre presents the area premiere of the surprise 2009 Tony-nominated hit [title of show]. Read More
Chinn named to Congressional Budget Office panel
International finance expert and University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of public affairs and economics Menzie Chinn has been appointed to a two-year term on the Congressional Budget Office’s Panel of Economic Advisors. Read More
Campus police dog gets a protective vest
Odin, the UW–Madison Police Department’s newest K9 officer, has received a bullet- and stab-resistant vest from Wisconsin Vest-A-Dog. The vest was presented to… Read More
Greenfield Summer Institute to be held in July
The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host the Greenfield Summer Institute, an adult enrichment program that analyzes the future… Read More
Design Gallery director creates the extraordinary from the ordinary
Though she depends on modern technology, Lisa Frank’s work has a decidedly Victorian flair. Like famed Victorian textile designer William Morris, she uses patterns to create order out of the wild natural world, turning elegant snapshots of nature into intricate tapestries. Read More
Branchaw to lead Institute for Biology Education
Janet Branchaw has been named interim director of the Institute for Biology Education (IBE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, beginning Friday, July 1. Read More
Macaruso remembered for warmth, personality
Victor Macaruso had a warm and outgoing personality. When working with students he always made them feel at ease and that he was fully dedicated to them, according to friends and colleagues. Read More
Braveheart wins the hearts of many, makes remarkable recovery
Back in March, when the doctors and technicians at UW Veterinary Care first met Braveheart, he was an unknown, previously unloved and basically forgotten dog. Read More
Work on North and South Halls preserves history, character
The two oldest buildings on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus have gotten a strong dose of tender loving care in recent months, with careful attention to preserving their historic status and character. Read More
UW-Madison international students visit Schultz Family Farm
The Schultz Family Farm in Cottage Grove, Wis., will be the site of the third annual international student farm outing on Sunday, June 26, when the Querin-Schultz family opens its third-generation farm to more than 100 international students and their families. Read More
Recent sightings: WAA’s 150th birthday party
With a giant inflatable version of UW–Madison’s modern-day mascot, Bucky Badger, looming in the background, the 1st Brigade Band performs Civil War-era music during… Read More
Update: Maureen Grant remembered by campus community
Maureen Grant, a 26-year employee of UW Libraries, is being remembered as a talented colleague and conversationalist. Grant was identified Thursday afternoon as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal University Avenue accident involving a Madison Metro bus. Read More
Symposium honors career of UW–Madison biochemist
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New street signs for UW–Madison as WAA marks 150 Years
As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Wisconsin Alumni Association is giving a gift to change the way alumni, faculty, students and visitors navigate the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Association unveils new ice cream flavor to celebrate 150 years
The Wisconsin Alumni Association unveiled the secret ingredients of Babcock Hall Dairy's new flavor, Mad Grad Medley, at a birthday party to commemorate its 150th anniversary. Read More
Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services hires executive director
The Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services (WCEPS) has tapped Matt Messinger as the organization's first executive director. Read More
PEOPLE summer programs underway
Sleeping in is not in the cards for more than 350 middle school students from Madison and Wisconsin tribal school districts who are serious about earning admission to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More