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Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning introduces Passport Series

January 3, 2008

University experts will lead courses in global affairs, sciences and humanities as part of Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning programs to be offered this spring.

Persistence, genius mix for chemist

January 2, 2008

Chemistry professor Laura Kiessling is featured in the Milwuakee Journal Sentinel’s series on “groundbreaking thinkers in Wisconsin” series.

For Flowers, game-winning shot pales to inspiration from cancer survivor

January 2, 2008

The Capital Times featured a story about senior men's basketball guard Michael Flowers and his relationship with Max Bass, a five-year-old fan of Flowers who is successfully battling leukemia.

UW alumni find travel companion in ‘Flat Bucky’

January 2, 2008

Buckingham Badger, meet Buckingham Palace. As seen in the new Badger Insider magazine, published exclusively for members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA), Bucky Badger often accompanies University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni on their national and worldwide travels.

UW Marching Band takes the field in Badger Insider magazine

December 27, 2007

Fans of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Marching Band are treated to a rare glimpse behind the music in the latest edition of Badger Insider magazine.

Undergrad team debuts in genetic engineering competition

December 21, 2007

For the first time, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates participated in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), held this fall at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Application processing time line update

December 20, 2007

Released Nov. 1, 2007 As a result of major technological changes in the Office of Admissions, we are currently experiencing significant…

Wisconsin Advertising Project to analyze 2008 political ads

December 20, 2007

All evidence points to 2008 being a record year for political ad spending. The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Wisconsin Advertising Project, will again lead a project to code and analyze nearly all of the political advertising that is aired in 2008 races across the country.

Nylon reveals its antibiotic powers

December 19, 2007

Nylon, we know, is incredibly versatile, strong and resilient. Now, it may be possible to add antibiotic powers to the list of qualities for the wonder synthetic material.

Computer programming team places first in regional competition

December 19, 2007

The UW–Madison computer programming team "Red No. 40" beat 198 other teams to place first in the North Central Regional Competition of the International Collegiate Programming Competition in early November, qualifying the team to compete in the World Finals in April.

Join us for an Admitted Student Visit Day

December 19, 2007

Students who have been admitted to the university are encouraged to join us for an Admitted Student Visit Day. This full-day program is designed…

Workshop encourages teachers to ‘think like a historian’

December 18, 2007

Teachers seeking to rejuvenate their history curriculum and reinvigorate student learning within a research-based, standards-linked critical-thinking framework will want to register for the seventh annual Wisconsin Treasures workshop, "Thinking Like a Historian," at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Gifts establish ‘best ever’ UW–Madison music scholarships

December 18, 2007

Glen A. Skillrud and Winifred Skillrud of San Antonio, Texas, have made gifts to establish what are being called the two best undergraduate scholarships in the history of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Music.

Statements from UW–Madison leadership on the Morgridge scholarship gift

December 18, 2007

University of Wisconsin–Madison leaders have high praise for the gift of $175 million from John and Tashia Morgridge, which will support need-based financial aid for thousands of talented prospective students in Wisconsin.

Moments in time: 2007 photographers’ choice

December 17, 2007

In and out of the classroom, from the research lab to the athletic field, through all four seasons — the staff photographers in University Communications have captured the scenes that defined this energetic public research university during 2007. From thousands of photographs made this year, they have selected these as favorite moments in time at UW–Madison. After you play this multimedia slide show, learn more by clicking on “captions” in the bottom bar and viewing the photos one by one.

Engineer James Dumesic named to ‘Scientific American 50’

December 17, 2007

James Dumesic, Chemical and Biological Engineering Steenbock Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has received a 2007 Scientific American "SciAm 50" award for his innovative alternative fuels research.

Curiosities: Is every snowflake unique?

December 17, 2007

One fact we know from childhood: every snowflake is unique. Isn’t it?   UW–Madison’s snowflake…