Four UW–Madison students receive Goldwater Scholarships
Each year, an American university may nominate only four undergraduates for a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious awards in the U.S. conferred upon undergraduates studying the sciences. So it is a particularly special honor that all four of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s nominees have been selected to receive the scholarship.
UW-Madison encourages students to explore Summer Term
From Concerts on the Square and chemistry to farmers' markets and physics, the University of Wisconsin–Madison offers a unique combination of summer experiences. This year, the university is encouraging more students to explore all that Summer Term has to offer.
Wide range of student work on display at Undergraduate Symposium
Undergraduate achievements will be on full display as students from across the University of Wisconsin–Madison present their work at the 16th Annual Undergraduate Symposium Thursday, April 10, at Union South.
UW students take off with Badger Aviators
Badgers now have the chance to spread their wings and take off, thanks to a student organization dedicated to spreading awareness of aviation throughout campus.
Response from Provost Paul M. DeLuca, Jr. on UW–Madison admissions practices
Provost Paul M. DeLuca, Jr. issued the following statement on Monday, April 7 in response to inquiries about UW–Madison’s approach to diversity and admissions from…
Conference to address media minefields in surveillance and security issues
The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will address the issues facing 21st-century journalism in a world of Wikileaks, NSA sweeps, corporate cooperation, drones and data mining, at its sixth annual conference.
“Your Inner Fish,” with strong UW connections, premieres on PBS
A University of Wisconsin–Madison professor wants to help more people get to know their ancestors.
Cosmic events jump from the screen in 3-D at WID
Located deep within the ice at the South Pole, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory watches for traces of the mysterious neutrino, a subatomic messenger from the cosmos that lends a greater understanding of far away events in the universe.
Arboretum’s seed-cleaning volunteers far from dormant during cold months
The rhythms of nature time the sprouting of seeds with a litany of cues — physical and chemical changes brought on by fire and frost and even the teeth and acid of a browsing animal’s digestion.
Prominent climate scientist Mann to speak at UW–Madison
Michael Mann, creator of the well-known “hockey stick” graph depicting a sharp recent increase in our planet’s temperature, will deliver the fifth annual Len Robock Lecture on Thursday, April 17 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
UW’s Relay for Life on April 11 will help fight cancer
Participating in a Relay For Life event, like the one set for UW–Madison on April 11, is a way to take action and help finish the fight against cancer.
Recent Sightings: Spring Powwow
Images capture the color and pageantry of the annual Spring Powwow at the Stock Pavilion on April 5-6.
Timely Warning: April 6, 2014
Members of the UW–Madison Community, You are receiving this Timely Warning message as part of UW–Madison’s commitment to providing campus-area crime information in compliance with…
Prescribed burns could take place Sunday in Lakeshore Nature Preserve
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve plans to conduct prescribed burns on the western part of the UW–Madison campus on Sunday, April 6.
Journalism project on water quality wins national grant
An ambitious journalism project with UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication students collaborating with each other and partner organizations to report on the quality and supply of Wisconsin water has earned a $35,000 grant through the Online News Association.
Fan excitement builds for Badgers’ trek to the Final Four
Sleeping. That’s what Kate Roeder would usually be doing at 6 a.m. Fridays.
Haberman to talk about the power of storytelling in UW–Madison lecture
For thousands of years, storytelling has endured as a form of sharing experiences and shaping lives, in real time and across generations.
Science Expeditions event opens doors to UW–Madison research
Science Expeditions, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's 12th annual science open house, is as big as ever, and awaiting thousands of curious visitors April 4-6.
Prevention steps encouraged after mumps diagnosis on campus
University Health Services (UHS) has confirmed that three UW–Madison students have recently been diagnosed with mumps. The cases don’t appear to be connected and UHS is working with public health officials to monitor the situation.