UW-Madison biomanufacturer offers essential gene-transfer capacity
A UW–Madison lab that makes proteins, antibodies and viruses has begun manufacturing a virus critical to experimental treatments for many genetic conditions. Read More
Jazz great Ben Sidran’s archives donated to UW–Madison libraries
The nearly 100 boxes of materials include everything from personal and professional correspondence, music manuscripts and drafts of song lyrics, master tapes, unedited radio interviews, and photographs and posters. Read More
UW-Madison to cover tuition, fees for Madison College ‘Scholars of Promise’
A new agreement allows Madison College students who receive financial assistance through Madison College’s “Scholars of Promise” program and are admitted to UW–Madison to complete their bachelor’s degree at UW–Madison without bearing the cost of tuition and fees. Read More
Scientists just beginning to understand autistic adults’ unique health needs
New research published this week by scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that older adults with ASD may be at greater risk than people without the disorder of developing several health problems. Read More
Traffic tips for commencement weekend
This coming weekend will be especially busy at UW–Madison with commencement, the Big 10 Softball Tournament, and residence hall move-out. Read More
Liquid crystals self-regulate the release of drugs in precise, repeating doses with simple nudge from their environment
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed liquid crystal films and droplets that can hold a wide range of “micro-cargo” until their release is cued by body heat or a beam of light or even the wake of swimming microorganisms. Read More
Two students win Udall scholarships
Two UW–Madison students have been named 2018 Udall Scholars in recognition of a record of public service, academic achievement, leadership potential and a commitment to… Read More
Students on the Street video: What are your summer plans?
What do UW–Madison students plan to do over the summer? International travel, boating, swimming — or just sitting in this same spot all summer, relaxing. Read More
Grand Challenge Transform grants supporting interdisciplinary projects designed to back youth and families in Wisconsin
The Grand Challenges initiative developed in UW–Madison’s School of Education is awarding grants to four projects that display the potential to transform lives by supporting young people and families in Wisconsin. Read More
Metastasis enablers: Findings could unlock new ovarian cancer treatments
New research from the lab of Pamela Kreeger, a University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineering professor, has identified one way ovarian cancer cells appear to successfully spread. Read More
D2P project becomes career for graduating UW–Madison undergraduate
A UW–Madison student with diabetes invented an injection aid called “Steady Shot,” because it holds the needle steady during injection. D2P is helping him commercialize it. Read More
New imager identifies tissue types during surgery
UW-Madison spinoff company OnLume is continuing to develop its system for identifying tissue types during surgery. The company’s technology causes chemical labels to glow in the operating room. Read More
“Graduation Bucky” kicks off a parade of statues
Fifteen versions of Bucky Badger can be spotted on campus, from the top of Bascom Hill to the tip of Picnic Point, sporting names like “Blooming Bucky,” “Bucky Alvarez,” and “Leckrone's Stop at the Top.” Read More
After #BlackandHooded goes viral, UW–Madison alums unexpectedly find themselves leading a movement
Two UW–Madison graduates created a #BlackandHooded website, which displays photos and connects prospective and current black graduate students with black professionals who’ve earned advanced degrees. The idea has taken off. Read More
18 UW–Madison students win Fulbright awards to study abroad
They're among more than 1,900 U.S. citizens who will study, conduct research, and teach abroad for the 2018–2019 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Read More
Jennifer Blazek named director of Farm and Industry Short Course
Blazek comes to CALS from UW-Extension Cooperative Extension, where she has worked as an agricultural educator since 2011, first in Polk County and then in Dane County. She provided expertise and support to dairy and livestock farmers. Read More
Students help capture campus protest voices from 50 years ago through public history project
UW–Madison students who helped collect and process audio interviews about the 1967 Dow protests on campus say they learned some valuable lessons from the accounts. Read More
Prototype camera set for integration into novel gamma-ray telescope
A unique high-speed camera, designed to capture the fleeting effects of gamma rays crashing into the Earth’s atmosphere, will soon be on its way from the University of Wisconsin–Madison to Arizona’s Mount Hopkins. Read More
CWD prions discovered in soil near Wisconsin mineral licks for the first time
New research out of the UW–Madison has, for the first time, detected prions responsible for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in samples taken from sites where deer congregate. Read More
Poll: Who would you choose for your graduation speaker?
Last week’s Wiscopinion asked students who they would want as their graduation speaker. The top requested speakers were J.J. Watt, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. Read More