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
85 different Bucky statues to be unveiled to kick off ‘Bucky on Parade’
The Bucky on Parade public art project features 85 life-sized Bucky Badger statues across Dane County, including 15 on campus, each decorated on a different theme Read More
Celebration for ‘RE: FRESH Radler,’ latest fruit of UW–WBC brewing partnership, set for May 5
The latest release from Campus Craft Brewery – a partnership between UW–Madison’s Department of Food Science and Wisconsin Brewing Company (WBC) – is a classic German-style lager mixed with a Wisconsin-made grapefruit soda. It is made in the radler style, often called a shandy. Read More
Tune in – students shine on the radio
UW-Madison's student radio station, WSUM, has more than 200 members who play a large role in the organization and production of the shows. Read More
Video: Dean of Students Lori Berquam bids farewell
UW–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam bids a video farewell to the campus community, as she's stepping down in August. Berquam has worked in the Division of Student Life since 2002 and has served as dean and chief student affairs officer since 2007. She's been awarded an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellowship and will be assigned to a senior role at a new campus. Read More
151 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa scholar society
Approximately 5 percent of the Letters & Science senior class is inducted into the liberal arts and science scholar society. Read More
Asian Studies celebrates new degree program
The Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) department hosted a symposium last Friday to highlight Asian studies students and the departments’ new degree program. Read More
142 new members join Phi Kappa Phi at UW–Madison
Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest honor society that is open to students across disciplines. It recognizes the achievements of the most outstanding students in every school and college at UW–Madison. Read More
NEH grant to reunite radio history
Communication Arts associate professor Eric Hoyt is a leader of Unlocking the Airwaves, a collaborative project that will bring together split archival material from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters and create a resource for scholars, educators and the public. Read More
Madison startup completing 100 solar setups in rural Africa
If you take electric lighting for granted, you have not lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where lighting options often come down to kerosene, candles or flashlights. The company's solar lights are a new choice. Read More
SPA honors employees who help students
The Student Personnel Association recognized eight distinguished UW–Madison employees for their work in student services. Read More
Badger Ready offers second chance at completing an undergraduate degree
The new Badger Ready program offers an opportunity for adults 25 and older and veterans of any age to finish their college degrees. Read More
Portraying the spirit of Bucky — in chalk
Students presented their chalk art murals featuring Bucky Badger and other campus icons during Badgers Chalk the Block, an All-Campus Party event held on Library Mall on April 25. Read More
Bird observing course an experience in finding passion for nature
In the Birds of Southern Wisconsin course, students must sometimes brave the elements to collect observations of Wisconsin’s overwintering and migratory birds. Read More
Poll results: What do you find most irritating?
Last week, Wiscopinion asked students what is irritating them the most right now. The results:… Read More
Slowly but surely, driverless cars are on their way
The Autonom Shuttle, an 11-seat driverless vehicle made by the French company Navya, offered a glimpse of the future of transportation with free tours of campus this week. Read More