John Hall Q&A: UW professor is about to witness and document Pentagon history
UW-Madison history professor John Hall, who's been named historian for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Department of Defense, reflects on his new role and American history. Read More
UW Law’s Immigrant Justice Clinic works to help DACA recipients meet Oct. 5 filing deadline
Immigrants whose DACA permits are set to expire soon can call on the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Immigrant Justice Clinic for help with their renewal applications. Read More
Talking to doctors: Never simple, but getting tougher: Could this help?
UW-Madison professor of family medicine Paul Smith is leading the development and testing of Care Talks to help people improve communication with the medical system. Read More
Results of Wiscopinion poll on online binging
Here are the results of last week’s Wiscopinion poll:… Read More
UW-Madison course examines natural disasters
When Harold Tobin was planning the course on "Natural Hazards and Disasters" last spring, he could not know that hurricanes and wildfires would own the news cycle this semester. Read More
Learn about 250 UW-approved study abroad programs at fair on Sept. 13
Start planning your study abroad adventure at the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in Union South. The Study Abroad Fair is your one-stop… Read More
New Faculty Focus: Yi Wang
Q&A Title: UW–Madison assistant professor of horticulture and a UW-Extension potato and vegetable sustainable production specialist What is your educational/professional background? I… Read More
Fire in a crowded theater? Nitrate film is crumbling as experts strive to salvage the past
The effort combined chemical analysis of nitrate film, review of historical literature on it, and information from professionals who have handled, stored and shipped it. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Alicia Lee
Alicia Lee is an associate professor of clarinet. Read More
UW-Madison ranked 12th best public college by U.S. News & World Report
“We are incredibly proud of the education and Wisconsin experience we offer students,” says Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf. “Our faculty and staff are among the best in the world.” Read More
UW–Madison ranked in top 5 for federal support for graduate students
A recent survey released by the National Science Foundation (NSF) ranks the University of Wisconsin–Madison fifth among universities and colleges receiving federal fellowship support. Read More
Farm to Flavor dinner showcases vegetables bred for flavor
Only deep, earthy beets, rich sweet corn and bright kale were fit for the Farm to Flavor dinner, a showcase for vegetables bred specifically for intense flavor by the UW–Madison plant breeding network the Seed to Kitchen Collaborative. Read More
Internal review: Most ethnic studies courses are meeting university’s content guidelines
The vast majority of courses that students can take to fulfill UW–Madison’s ethnic studies requirement are meeting university guidelines for ethnic studies content, an internal evaluation has found. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Matt Reynolds
Q&A Title: Assistant Professor of Immunology, Department of Pathobiological Sciences Hometown: Clarksville, Tennessee Matt Reynolds Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Microbiology and Immunology,… Read More
Brand New Badger: A passionate voice on race relations chooses UW–Madison for grad school
Kyree Brooks, a first-year graduate student at UW–Madison, sought to use his platform as a student leader to improve race relations in his undergraduate years at UW-Whitewater. Read More
Study: Early farm exposure mitigates respiratory illnesses, allergies and skin rashes
Exposure to dairy farms early in life may dramatically reduce the frequency and severity of respiratory illnesses, allergies and chronic skin rashes among young children according to a collaborative study. Read More
Fall Public Service Fair to help students connect with community groups
UW-Madison will be hosting its annual Fall Public Service Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Varsity Hall… Read More
New Faculty Focus: Lauren Bishop-Fitzpatrick
A new professor in the School of Social Work specializes in helping adults with autism. Read More
New accelerated undergraduate nursing program to address workforce need
The campus-based, face-to-face program will enroll a cohort of 32 second-degree students who will begin coursework in May 2018 for the twelve-month, full-time, year-round program. Read More
Arboretum conference offers native gardeners guidance, ideas Sept. 17
As fall approaches and the sun gets lower in the sky, mark the end of one growing season by planning for the next at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum’s annual Native Gardening Conference. Read More