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Madison’s tech sector booms, driven by UW innovation

May 6, 2021

UW-Madison provides cutting-edge research, entrepreneurial graduates and researchers, and a well-educated local workforce that motivates some employers to open offices in Madison. Read More

Forward BIOLABS, with UW–Madison, bolsters Wisconsin biohealth sector

May 5, 2021

The lab helps reduce the time it takes fledgling biohealth companies to launch by six to nine months and is instrumental in keeping biohealth talent in Wisconsin. Read More

McCabe selected as director of International Student Services

May 5, 2021

McCabe will lead a team of 15 staff members responsible for supporting international students across myriad areas including immigration, programming, advising, career placement, and retention. Read More

Flexible, easy-to-scale nanoribbons move graphene toward use in tech applications

May 3, 2021

Silicon-based fiber optics are currently the best structures for high-speed, long distance transmissions, but graphene — an all-carbon, ultra-thin and adaptable material — could improve performance even more. Read More

Save the date: UW–Madison sets weekend to celebrate 2020 graduates

April 29, 2021

The weekend of events will include a Saturday celebration at Camp Randall with guest speakers, music, campus traditions and photo opportunities. Read More

Statue designed by Badger installed

April 29, 2021

Walking through the Highland Avenue underpass beneath Campus Drive will be a unique experience now that a new public art project designed by a UW student has been installed there. Read More

Great Lakes research to fuel emerging bioeconomy

April 29, 2021

GLBRC is laying the groundwork for economically viable and environmentally sustainable biorefineries that use dedicated bioenergy crops grown on land unsuitable for food production — work that could serve as a cornerstone for an emerging bioeconomy. Read More

Three UW–Madison students were finalists for Truman Scholarship

April 28, 2021

The Truman Scholarship recognizes outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence. Read More

UW offers community vaccinations

April 28, 2021

University Health Services is also now able to offer vaccines to anyone who lives, works or studies in Wisconsin, including friends and family of UW–Madison students and employees. Read More

In-person classes continue — with safeguards

April 27, 2021

While much instruction has gone virtual, some classes with under 50 students continued in person, including many labs requiring hands-on learning. Take a look. Read More

Why do we call it herd immunity?

April 27, 2021

The term first appeared in a British public health journal in 1923 in reference to bacterial transmission in mice. This study looked at vaccines, and how vaccinating some mice out of a group — or a “herd” — might begin to prevent bacterial transmission between them. Read More

Center for Dairy Research partners with entrepreneur on innovative, milk permeate-based sports drink

April 26, 2021

A new sports drink developed with the help of the UW–Madison Center for Dairy Research capitalizes on the fact that milk is one of the most hydrating beverages available. Read More

Divine Nine plaza dedicated

April 26, 2021

Campus leaders and students gathered on Saturday for a dedication ceremony for the Divine Nine Garden Plaza project on East Campus Mall. Read More

Gel loaded with cancer-fighting cells keeps tumors in check after surgery in mice

April 26, 2021

The proof-of-concept experiments demonstrate that these gels could help battle cancer at a critical moment: when a tumor has been removed but malignant cells continue to lurk after surgery, ready to grow back. Read More

Roads to close for Van Hise Hall repair work starting April 26

April 23, 2021

Emergency repair work at Van Hise Hall, including removal of concrete paneling, will require road closures on Linden Drive and Charger Street the week of April 26. Read More

UW students team up to develop innovative solutions to dairy industry challenges

April 23, 2021

The ideas focused on encouraging dairy consumption of Wisconsin students, enhancing the shelf life of dairy products, and utilizing new technologies to improve dairy farming. Read More

UW–Madison wins federal Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Award

April 22, 2021

The federal education department cited the university’s “deep legacy of environmental stewardship” and said it remains “a leader in environment- and sustainability-related research, education, and operations.” Read More