Money doesn’t grow on trees, but gasoline might
In 2003, University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate student George Huber and colleagues made hydrogen from plant sugars using nickel-tin alloy catalysts in the lab of Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor James Dumesic. Read More
Using street theater to channel the lessons of molecules
A novel project by a collaboration of scientists and educators from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) is making molecules and atoms the stars of a project to use theater to teach children the basics of science. Read More
Two UW–Madison graduates land Pulitzer Prizes
A pair of University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates - David Umhoefer, a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Walt Bogdanich, a New York Times reporter and editor - won Pulitzer Prizes in journalism on Monday. Read More
Colossal iceberg spurs speculation
The observation by UW–Madison scientists of two huge icebergs breaking off the Antarctic ice pack has set off a worldwide chain of concern. Read More
UW study shows pomegranate juice may help fight lung cancer
Researchers are adding to the list of cancer types for which pomegranates seem to halt growth. A recent study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison using a mouse model shows that consuming pomegranates could potentially help reduce the growth and spread of lung cancer cells or even prevent lung cancer from developing. Read More
Five communicators honored for accomplishments, leadership
The career achievements of five communications professionals will be recognized at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication banquet on Friday, April 11. Read More
Zimmermann vigil planned for Sunday, April 6
Dean of Students Lori Berquam: "The University of Wisconsin–Madison community is grieving over the tragic death of one of our own, Brittany Sue Zimmermann." Read More
Personal safety tips; counseling and support services
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department is adding extra patrols and asking for vigilance in the wake of the death of a young woman in the 500 block of West Doty Street in downtown Madison. Read More
Prosecutor addresses treatment of jurors in Fairchild Lecture
Patrick J. Fitzgerald, whose work as special prosecutor probing the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity drew national attention, will deliver the annual Thomas E. Fairchild Lecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School on Friday, April 18. Read More
Statement from Police Chief Susan Riseling on campus safety measures
From UW Police Chief Susan Riseling: "As the University of Wisconsin–Madison community continues to mourn the loss of Brittany Zimmermann, the victim of a homicide in her downtown apartment Wednesday, we must also address the feelings of unease that arise from such a tragic incident." Read More
Recent sightings: In the form of a question
More than 800 students rose to the challenge to take part in auditions for the "Jeopardy!" 2008 College Championship television game show. Read More
University pursues Hermosa closure
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Labor Licensing Policy Committee (LLPC) will host representatives of the adidas Group and the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC) in a final effort to bring closure to issues related to former workers of Hermosa Manufacturing. Read More
Students compete to promote NASA
From creating a space-based reality show called "NASA's Next" to assisting local organic farmers, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's NASA Means Business team has a slew of ideas about how to promote NASA, leaving the spaceflight agency over the moon. Read More
UW-Madison center makes a name for retail
About three years ago, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni debating the revival of the School of Human Ecology's Center for Retailing Excellence asked many retail companies what their opinions were on the school's graduates. The overwhelming answer: "We don't know." Read More
UW-Madison graduate programs fare well in annual U.S. News rankings
A number of graduate programs and specialties at UW–Madison scored high marks in the 2009 "Best Graduate Schools" edition of U.S. News and World Report. Read More
Sign up for ‘Wisconsin Reflections’ tapings
If you find politics and Madison history fascinating, the Olympics and coaching memorable, and the Grammy's and entertainment business interesting, join the audience of Wisconsin Reflections on Tuesday, April 15. Read More
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation chair to speak at Stem Cell Summit
Peter D. Kiernan, III, chair of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, will provide the keynote address at the World Stem Cell Summit Sept. 22-23, 2008, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Read More
Conference considers response to climate change in Wisconsin
What can - and should - public officials, corporate leaders, farmers, small-business owners, community organizers, and the rest of us do about climate change in Wisconsin? Hundreds of people from across the state are expected to convene at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center here on Wednesday, April 16, to address that question. Read More