Study shows tropical cyclone intensity shifting poleward
The latitude at which tropical cyclones reach their greatest intensity is gradually shifting from the tropics toward the poles at rates of about 33 to 39 miles per decade, according to a study published today (May 14, 2014) in the journal Nature.
Chazen Museum of Art receives gift of 67 Jim Dine artworks
An extraordinary gift from Jim Dine, one of country's most significant artists, will be on view at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Chazen Museum of Art from May 16-Aug. 17.
New undergraduate Sustainability Certificate launching
A new certificate in sustainability will be available to undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison beginning this fall.
Possible futures for the Yahara Watershed to be unveiled at public event
The Yahara Watershed is a unique and vibrant part of south-central Wisconsin. It is home to the state capital, 370,000 people, 170,000 acres of productive farmland, and four beloved lakes - Mendota, Monona, Waubesa and Kegonsa.
Podcast/slideshow: A new graphic look for the 2014 Commencement flags
Emily Adams and Mali Mrozinski are graduate students studying design in the School of Human Ecology. Emily is studying textile design. She has a background in fine art printmaking. Mali is also studying textiles but with a focus towards garment and sculpture. Her background is also in the fine arts, in painting. The two were commissioned by the Chancellor’s office to redesign the commencement flags for each of the twelve schools and colleges.
Research finds genetic differential in stress response
Genetics play a role in whether stress makes people depressed and in how quickly they recover, new research on the effects of the 9/11 terrorist bombing finds.
Bus-pass fee to remain the same; parking rates go up
Transportation Services has announced its rate structures for next year, maintaining the current $24 employee bus pass fee and raising parking rates.
Media advisory/Spring Commencement coverage
5/12/14TO: Media representativesFROM: Susannah Brooks, 608-262-3846, srbrooks2@wisc.eduRE: MEDIA ADVISORY/SPRING COMMENCEMENT COVERAGE The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s spring commencement ceremonies will be held Friday…
Mackie to receive highest honor in medical physics
Thomas "Rock" Mackie, director of medical engineering at the Morgridge Institute for Research, will receive the highest honor in the field of medical physics for his far-reaching contributions to medical imaging.
Traffic tips for commencement and move-out
As thousands of UW–Madison students take part in commencement activities over the weekend of May 16-18, thousands more are moving out of their residence halls.
In the classroom, lab and community, UW graduates excel
This weekend's commencement marks a new beginning for students whose time at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a transformative experience.
Athletics’ donation fuels School of Education literacy efforts
An official with UW–Madison’s athletic department presented a check worth more than $27,500 to the School of Education on Thursday night, May 8.
WARF holds Discovery Challenge spring event
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is holding the third annual Discovery Challenge, a research competition for UW–Madison graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all departments and fields of study.
Research by UW shapes national climate report
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers, including many affiliated with the Nelson Institute, contributed to the third U.S. National Climate Assessment released by the White House on May 6.
Dane County African-Americans have high cancer rates
African Americans in Dane County were 30 percent more likely than whites to be diagnosed with cancer.
Go Big Read selects “I Am Malala” for 2014-15
The Taliban thought bullets would silence Malala Yousafzai. But instead they made her voice stronger. Her book, “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban,” is the latest selection for Go Big Read, UW–Madison’s common-reading program.
Commencement preparations in full swing
Got those sequins ready for mortarboard decorations? How about dinner reservations for a family of 10? With days to go before the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s spring commencement ceremonies, everyone’s got something to plan.
Spring cleaning your life: four ways to make room for what matters most
While you’re toiling away these first few beautiful days of spring reorganizing your garage, cleaning out your basement, or simply tossing all that superfluous “stuff” you’ve accumulated over the last year, you might want to consider applying that same industrious ambition to other parts of your life as well.
Lifesaving station advises caution in the water
As the weather begins to get warmer, the UW Lifesaving Station is reminding people of the lake’s potential dangers and encouraging all of those enjoying the water to use caution.
Ride sharing app ‘Coride’ aimed at intercity travelers
A young business a University of Wisconsin–Madison grad student started, which links drivers with empty seats to people needing a ride between cities, is ready to launch a mobile app.