Commencement, move-out to cause traffic issues
The southeast area of campus, particularly along West Dayton Street, will be a very busy and congested place on Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18. Read More
Two alumni to receive honorary degrees
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni have been selected to receive honorary degrees from their alma mater. Read More
Counseling canines to help reduce study stress
A group of friendly dogs will be inviting students to take a study break from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Library Mall during UW–Madison's Counseling and Consultation Services' annual Pet Therapy event. Read More
Latest Badger Poll results to be released this week
More results from the latest University of Wisconsin–Madison Badger Poll, a survey of Wisconsin residents' views on timely topics, will be released this week. Read More
Slide show: A far-from-trivial competition
Beginning Monday, May 5, the results of an exciting week in April — when a large production crew from “Jeopardy!” arrived on campus — will begin airing on TV screens across the country. Read More
Mechanical Engineering Building project wins preservation award
The addition to the 78-year-old Mechanical Engineering Building at the University of Wisconsin–Madison won an award from the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation at its annual awards ceremony this week. Read More
Time Magazine names James Thomson one of “World’s Most Influential People”
Stem cell scientist James Thomson has been named one of Time magazine's "World's Most Influential People," with Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University. Last year, they each discovered a way to give human skin cells many of the characteristics of embryonic stem cells, an advance that avoids the destruction of embryos. Read More
Students embrace Arabic in new International Learning Community
Arabic script runs along the dormitory hall of the third floor in Adams Hall. To an outsider it looks like an intricate design flowing among the plaster, but to the residents it provides direction and introductions to their fellow floormates. Read More
A weekend of success for UW–Madison engineering teams
The University of Wisconsin–Madison formula car, concrete canoe and steel bridge teams excelled in competitions the weekend of April 25-27. Read More
Registration begins for new WiscAlerts-Text emergency service
UW-Madison is now enrolling users in its emergency text messaging system, WiscAlerts-Text. Read More
Spiraling nanotrees offer new twist on growth of nanowires
Since scientists first learned to make nanowires, the tiny wires just a few millionths of a centimeter thick have taken many forms, including nanobelts, nanocoils and nanoflowers. Read More
‘Life During Wartime’ will build innovative curriculum around American war history
A new Wisconsin project funded by the U.S. Department of Education will feature an unprecedented partnership among public school teachers, university and technical college faculty, and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to invigorate the teaching of American history. Read More
Choral Union, Symphony Orchestra commemorate Ralph Vaughan Williams
The UW–Madison Choral Union and Symphony Orchestra will perform under the direction of Beverly Taylor at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Overture Center’s Capitol Theater. Read More
Groundbreaking ceremony for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery planned
Gov. Jim Doyle and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge will join the UW–Madison community at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the start of construction of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Read More
Young mathematical minds honored in annual talent search
On Thursday, May 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison math department will honor some of Wisconsin's most mathematically gifted middle and high school students. Read More
Wisconsin biomedical engineering students design meaningful medical solutions
When University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Claire Flanagan graduates in May 2009 with bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering (BME) and biochemistry, she might display her diploma next to an equally prestigious document: a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Read More
Wisconsin graduates honored as ‘Badgers of the Year’
Nine University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates living in communities across Wisconsin have been selected by their peers as Badgers of the Year, an honor awarded by chapters of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Association awards scholarships to outstanding students
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has awarded scholarships to 16 outstanding students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in recognition of their academic excellence, overall achievement and contributions to the campus community. Read More
Advisory: Mirisch unable to attend May 2 events
Producer Walter Mirisch regrets that, due to illness, he will be unable to attend the previously announced events scheduled for Friday, May 2. Read More