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Lands We Share project about six state farms wraps up with Madison exhibit

April 16, 2019

Focusing on the intersection of farming, land, race, and ethnicity in the state, this initiative of the Wisconsin Farms Oral History Project set out with a goal of bringing people from diverse backgrounds together; people often separated despite living and working in the same towns or regions. Read More

Prevention research center to focus on mother-baby health

April 16, 2019

Wisconsin’s first Prevention Research Center is coming to UW–Madison this fall, thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The center’s mission will be to improve the health of low-income women, infants and families in Wisconsin. Read More

Badgerloop team to unveil new-and-improved hyperloop pod

April 16, 2019

And students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have designed and built a super-sleek teardrop-shaped pod for the fourth annual SpaceX Hyperloop Competition—a contest that pits teams from universities around the world against each other to spark innovation in the transportation space. Read More

Dementia: Can a “friendly visit” play a role in keeping seniors safe at home?

April 15, 2019

As part of a grant in the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. Wisconsin paramedics take training intended to help them become “friendly visitors” with seniors showing signs of dementia. Read More

Students strut their stuff at symposium

April 15, 2019

UW–Madison students presented their projects at the 2019 Undergraduate Symposium at Union South on April 12, on topics ranging from grape juice to DNA.  Read More

Thanks, Mike: Badger Band director gives grand finale

April 14, 2019

University of Wisconsin–Madison band director Mike Leckrone capped his 50-year career with his 45th annual Varsity Band Spring Concert on April 13 at the Kohl Center. Read More

UW Changes Lives: New apprenticeship program creates a pathway to ag careers

April 12, 2019

“Apprenticeship is an excellent fit for vegetable farming because so much of how we learn to grow food – is by growing food.” Read More

UW Changes Lives: Veterinary Medicine keeps state’s dairy cows — and workers — healthy

April 12, 2019

The School of Veterinary Medicine is at the forefront of developing medical care to keep dairy cows healthy in the first place and treat them when they’re sick. Read More

Research at UW–Madison changes student lives

April 11, 2019

Students discover their research passion, whether it is modeling weather, doing medical research or making documentaries. Read More

Get Social: Badgers in their full glory on their Day

April 10, 2019

On the Day of the Badger on Tuesday, April 9, Badgers popped up all over to thank UW–Madison for making a difference in their lives. Read More

UW team builds robot that wins national H-O-R-S-E title

April 10, 2019

Basketball Hall of Famer David Robinson joins the Wisconsin Robotics team with their victory celebration. Bruce Kluckhohn/AP Images for Land O’Lakes… Read More

UW Changes Lives: “Dairy Partner” brings news to Wisconsin dairy workers – in English or Spanish

April 10, 2019

“We’ve tried to help readers recognize the differences in Wisconsin farm culture for someone from outside the region, who has a different cultural background, and how cultural differences can affect performance on the job.” Read More

Day of the Badger was a day to remember

April 10, 2019

In the first-ever Day of the Badger, a total of 4,933 gifts were given, worth $1.8 million. Donors across the globe united to support UW–Madison. Read More

An expedition to explore science

April 8, 2019

Hundreds of families and children enjoyed hands-on activities, from blowing giant bubbles to launching water rockets at this year’s Science Expeditions from April 5 to 7. Read More

Lakeshore nature preserve wants your input on a strategic plan

April 8, 2019

UW-Madison’s Lakeshore Nature Preserve is embarking on a comprehensive strategic planning process and we want your input to help guide the use and on-going management of the Preserve over the next decade. Read More

Connect with UW on the Day of the Badger

April 8, 2019

The Day of the Badger aims to raise awareness of UW–Madison's achievements and raise critical funds to help it remain a world-class educational institution. It starts at 5 p.m. April 8, and runs through midnight on April 9. Read More

Hitting the high notes: Marching band leader Mike Leckrone looks back

April 8, 2019

Although Leckrone is​ a legend for inventing the Fifth Quarter and defying gravity at the annual Varsity Band Concert, he’s​ also proud of teaching students to strive for excellence and find “moments of happiness.” Read More

Touring Dairy Science

April 5, 2019

Prospective students and their parents toured UW–Madison’s Department of Dairy Science on Friday during an open house, as they got a firsthand look at one of the world’s leading dairy science departments. Read More

UW Changes Lives: Professor pushes the humble beet in new directions

April 5, 2019

“If you go to the store and buy a beet, or you order a beet dish in a restaurant, it’s almost certain to have its origin here in our program, which is cool,” says Irwin Goldman. Read More

UW Changes Lives: Research looks at integrating grazing herds with woodland management

April 4, 2019

Benefits of silvopasture include thinning out the canopy in an existing forest to allow more light to reach the ground, and then planting it with grass or other forage. Read More