Study suggests trees are crucial to the future of our cities
According to a new UW-Madison study, the right amount of tree cover can lower summer daytime temperatures in a city by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Bucky’s Tuition Promise could help families in depressed farm economy
A new UW–Madison program that provides free tuition for students from low- and moderate-income households comes at a good time for families struggling with the consequences of a depressed farm economy.
Badgers crush Orange, advance to Frozen Four
The top-ranked Badgers women’s hockey team rolled in the NCAA quarterfinals Saturday in front of jubilant fans at LaBahn Arena, defeating the Syracuse Orange 4-0.
Barley experiment reveals plant science to fifth-graders
A big part of 5th grade science project is the emphasis on using controls and variables in scientific experiment. How much water did you use? How often did you water? Did using hot or cold water make a difference?
UW–Madison researcher awarded “Make Our Planet Great Again” grant
Professor Carol E. Lee has just been awarded a grant from the French government to investigate the ability of plankton to evolve and adapt to a changing climate.
Award-winning photos portray hospital’s care
Two photographs of patients and caregivers at American Family Children’s Hospital by John Maniaci were selected among 50 winning photos for the biennial Children’s Hospitals photo exhibit. The photos tell the story behind care at the hospital.
Finding their way at UW-Madison
Many students arrive at UW-Madison unsure of what they will study or what career they’ll choose. They they find, among the many possibilities offered on campus, what they want to do. Here are three.
WAA launches ‘Thank You, 72’ podcast and radio series
The Wisconsin Alumni Association has launched a new podcast and radio series called “Thank You, 72,” that celebrates outstanding Badgers from Wisconsin’s 72 counties.
Doctor’s brainstorm being realized at UW-Madison spinoff
Atrility hopes to market a device that would help in pediatric heart surgery. The design was begun by students in UW-Madison’s department of biomedical engineering.
New Faculty Focus: Lucas Richert
Pharmacy Professor Lucas Richert says drugs like heroin or LSD take complex pathways as they move from radical and illegal drug to accepted parts of medical practice.
Get Social: Badgers are winners, by and large
It was quite a big weekend for Badgers sports, with two NCAA indoor track champions, and the Women’s hockey team winning the WCHA tournament. The week in social media reflected the ups and downs, as well as the beauty of campus.
Nominations being accepted for Community-University Partnership Awards
Nominations are open for the 2019 UW–Madison Community-University Partnership Awards that recognize the work of UW–Madison faculty, staff and students, and their community partners as they address pressing public issues across the State of Wisconsin. The awards are sponsored by the UW–Madison Office of Community Relations, the Community Partnerships and Outreach Staff Network and the Morgridge Center …
UW-Madison ranked No. 2 for bachelor’s degrees awarded in foreign languages
UW–Madison ranked No. 1 for the most bachelor’s degrees conferred nationwide to Spanish majors. UW–Madison was ranked No. 2 for French and No. 3 for Chinese and Russian.
Absentee voting for April 2 election starts March 25 on campus
In-person absentee voting for the April 2 spring election is March 25-28 at three sites on campus.
UW Changes Lives: Wisconsin Experience Summer Launch gives freshmen a head start
This year, the university unveils the Wisconsin Experience Summer Launch, which ensures that incoming freshman make a smooth transition to campus. They can earn credit toward their degrees, meet other students, and learn about UW–Madison resources before the start of fall semester.
Light provides control for 3D printing with multiple materials
UW-Madison researchers realized that a one-vat, multiple-component approach — similar to a chemist’s one-pot approach when synthesizing molecules — would be more practical than multiple reservoirs with different materials in 3D printing.
UW-Madison graduate programs ranked high by U.S. News in 2020 guide
The School of Education was the highest-rated public school of education and ranked third overall. Business, engineering, nursing, law and other graduate programs also ranked highly.
UW alum masterminding next generation data storage: A solution to the datapocalypse?
In a meeting at the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship at the Wisconsin School of Business, Hyunjun Park said the device will hold digital information in DNA – life’s evolution-perfected “data storage” molecule.
Second cohort of students to benefit from Bucky’s Tuition Promise
From February through June, we will be highlighting the ways that UW–Madison changes lives for the better throughout the state of Wisconsin. March’s theme is Affordability and Excellence. Watch for more at #UWChangesLives on social media. And here’s how you can help. A new batch of Wisconsin high school seniors and new transfer students are receiving thrilling news this …
Saint Judy premiere to feature Q&A with director, a UW grad
“It is a big Badger production,” says director Sean Hanish. “I’m excited to come to Madison to discuss the film.