At the synapse: Gene may shed light on neurological disorders
In a recent finding, UW–Madison researchers describe a gene that controls the proper development of synapses, explaining how they work and why they sometimes go wrong.
UW-Madison admits wait-listed students
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has begun the process of admitting select students from its extended waiting list. To date, 375 wait-listed Wisconsin residents who applied for freshman admission for the fall of 2008 have been admitted.
Nobel laureate establishes symposium to inspire young scientists
As an undergraduate student at Oxford University in the 1940s, Oliver Smithies attended a series of lectures by Linus Pauling, one of the most influential chemists of the 20th century. It was a powerful experience, one that sparked the young scientist's ambitions and helped launch his own eminent career.
Memorial Day ceremony to honor slain student Rothschild
Family, friends and University of Wisconsin–Madison administrators past and present will gather at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, to celebrate and remember the life of slain student Christine Rothschild.
Astronomers witness the birth of a supernova
An international team of astronomers, acting on a tip from a NASA satellite that serves as an early warning system for the most violent astronomical events, has caught a supernova in the act.
African dust forecast may help hurricane season predictions
As the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, forecasters are developing predictions about the severity of this year's season. For the first time this year, African dust may provide a piece of this puzzle.
A voice nearly silenced teaches art of storytelling
Moji Olaniyan, an assistant dean in the College of Letters and Science, heads the African Storytelling on Wheels project, which prepares UW–Madison students of African origin to tell stories of their native countries to third-, fourth- and fifth-graders in racially nondiverse elementary schools in eastern and northern Wisconsin. Olaniyan, herself a storyteller, recently regained her voice — and her storytelling — after a bout with voice problems.
Gypsy Moth spraying planned for campus and Arboretum
Aerial spraying to protect trees and forests from the potentially defoliating effects of the invasive gypsy moth could begin in Wisconsin within the next two weeks.
Kohl’s Department Stores supports retail excellence with $3 million gift
Kohl's Department Stores announced today a $3 million gift to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to establish the Kohl's Department Stores Center for Retailing Excellence.
Recent sightings: Bugged
Kindergarteners experience hands-on learning and exploration during a UW–Madison Insect Ambassadors program held at C.H. Bird Elementary School in Sun Prairie…
Two UW–Madison researchers receive Shaw Awards
Innovative research that could help develop drugs to treat disorders such as epilepsy and cardiac arrhythmias, and a novel approach to advancing the understanding of how breast cancer cells lose the ability to respond positively to anti-estrogen therapy won two University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists 2008 Shaw Scientists Awards.
Banner weekend for Wisconsin rowing
It was a remarkable Sunday for Wisconsin rowing as the men's rowing program won the Rowe Cup for the first time since 1946 as conference champion of the Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges, while the women's lightweights won their second team title of the Eastern Association of Women's Rowing Colleges in as many years and their fourth lightweight varsity eight title in a row.
Wisconsin Basecamp offers wilderness experience for new students
Incoming freshmen and transfer students are invited to participate in Wisconsin Basecamp, a five-day wilderness excursion preceding students' first semester at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Taking a fresh look at employee recruiting
The story behind the improbable journey of Adin Palau and his family from Havana, Cuba, to Madison eight years ago is a testament to how persistence, luck, hard work, community involvement and good advice can change lives forever.
Notable graduates: Spring 2008 commencement
Approximately 5,000 students will receive degrees from UW–Madison during spring commencement ceremonies May 16-18. Following are stories of some individual students who have done remarkable work while on campus.
‘Dean of financial aid’ celebrates 50 years of service
Wally Douma, legendary “dean of financial aid,” is celebrating 50 years of service to UW–Madison.
Alumna to ‘mix it up’ on the Food Network
Mary Nolan, a 2004 graduate in journalism, will star in the Food Network’s Chic & Easy, a cooking show that focuses on creating elegant dishes that are accessible and simple to make. The show debuts Sunday, May 18.
Chancellor Wiley’s message on the earthquake tragedy in China
As the UW–Madison community grows more globally interconnected each year, tragedies such as the devastating earthquake that struck southwest China this week are felt here on a more deeply personal level. My heartfelt condolences go out to colleagues, students, alumni and friends from China who are coping directly with the trauma and uncertainly of this unfolding disaster.
‘Wisconsin Votes’ explores lively history of state voting behavior
Growing up in a politically divided house — with a Democratic mother and a Republican father — may have been one of the best things that could have happened to Robert Booth Fowler.