Researchers find value in unusual type of plant material
UW-Madison scientists have shown that a recently-discovered variety of lignin, catechyl lignin (C-lignin), has attributes that could make it well-suited as the starting point for a range of bioproducts. Read More
Study finds Wisconsin’s African American poverty rate three to four times higher than white poverty rate
A new report from UW–Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty finds large disparities in poverty between white residents and those of color, especially African Americans. Read More
In dangerous fungal family’s befriending of plants, a story of loss
Researchers show that gene loss — not the evolution of new genes — helped drive the fly amanita mushroom into its symbiotic relationship with plants. Read More
Morgridge, UW researchers win top prize in Nikon International Small World imaging contest
Two UW–Madison researchers won first place in the 2018 Nikon Small World in Motion Competition for a video depicting neural development in a zebrafish embryo. Read More
‘Handshake’ helps UW–Madison students find jobs & internships
Handshake officially replaced BuckyNet and myECS as the primary campus tool for student recruitment and event management over the summer, and since then thousands of students and employers have made the transition to the new system. Read More
Get Social: Checking off your #BuckyList items
Anyone can have a bucket list, but it takes a UW–Madison student to have a #BuckyList. It's still early this semester, but students are plenty busy checking off those unique experiences they need to get to before graduating. Read More
Enhancement to faculty recruitment program to help diversify faculty
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is demonstrating its commitment to its faculty through an initiative designed to help recruit and retain faculty from underrepresented populations. Read More
Faculty of Color reception
Nearly 200 people attended the Faculty of Color Reception, an annual tradition to introduce newly hired faculty and announce recently promoted faculty of color. Read More
Wiscopinion poll: Best free campus activity
Last week's Wiscopinion asked for your favorite free campus activity, and a total of 152 students responded. Terrace After Dark received the most votes. Read More
Rising to the (voting) challenge
Volunteers for the City of Madison City Clerk's Office help eligible students register to vote during a National Voter Registration Day (NRVD) event held at Union South on Sept. 25. The election is Nov. 6. UW–Madison is participating in the Big Ten Voting Challenge, in which the 14 universities compete for the highest voter turnout. Read More
Helping cows keep their cool: Professor, dairy farm collaborate
A UW–Madison assistant professor of dairy science and Extension animal welfare specialist travels the state to meet with milk producers, processors and others concerned about the well-being of Wisconsin’s signature farm animal. Read More
A warming climate means profound changes for U.S. National Parks
The analysis of all 417 of America’s national parks, conducted by UW–Madison’s Center for Climatic Research, found that average temperatures increased at twice the rate as the rest of the nation over the past century. Read More
NSF awards UW $3 million to advance quantum physics, technology
The three UW–Madison grants are among 25 in an NSF initiative to fund major advances in quantum physics. In 2016, the agency identified quantum research as one of its 10 top funding priorities. Read More
A neon workout
It's possible to get a good workout in the dark, if you have some neon to light the way. Rec Sports held a glow-in-the-dark group group fitness event at the Natatorium on Sept. 20. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Cody Wenthur
"I was fascinated with the concept that relatively simple small psychoactive molecules can act to provoke dramatic changes in human perception and behavior, either for good or for ill." Read More
Get Social: Dogs that look good in Badger red — #OnWoofsconsin
A Badger is not a canine, but you wouldn't know that from all the dogs decked out in red lately. Read More
4 tips for crushing the Career & Internship Fair
When you meet with potential employers at the Career & Internship Fair, there are steps you can take to be most effective. Read More
Brand New Badger: Incoming freshman started a flourishing charity — at age 12
As a 12-year-old, Max Bobholz starte a nonprofit that collects used baseball equipment and distributes it to underprivileged children in Africa. Now he's a freshman at UW–Madison. Read More
Next generation Large Hadron Collider relies on UW–Madison computing
The University of Wisconsin Center for High Throughput Computing will receive $2.2 million dollars to help develop software to support an upgrade in the Large Hadron Collider. Read More
Wiscopinion results: Your favorite Bucky on Parade
Celestrial Bucky received the most votes in a poll asking students which is their favorite Bucky on Parade statue. Read More