Was Declaration of Independence inspired by Dutch?
When he wrote the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson penned words that would live forever in history. But was he the first to write them? A UW–Madison expert says that Jefferson may have modeled the Declaration after a 16th-century Dutch document. Read More
School for beginning dairy farmers calls for 1998-99 applicants
Young people interested in dairy farming have until Aug. 3 to apply for an innovative program, now in its fourth year, to help them establish their own grass-based dairy farms in Wisconsin. Read More
New microbial insecticide as potent as Bt
By isolating and characterizing the biochemical properties of a new-found natural insecticide, scientists have taken an important step toward augmenting the sparse armamentarium of biological pest control. Read More
University Theatre opens summer season with ‘Under the Gaslight’
Cheer for the hero, boo and hiss at the villain and sing along to familiar tunes at University Theatre's first production of the summer season: the 19th century melodrama 'Under the Gaslight' by Augustin Daly. Read More
4.9 percent tuition hike could have been higher, officials say
Tuition will increase $141 for UW–Madison resident undergraduates this year under a proposal approved by the UW System Board of Regents June 5. Read More
Prof to join vice president, Mrs. Gore at family issues conference
A member of the UW–Madison and UW Extension faculty and about 1,000 other invited guests will help Vice President Al Gore and Mrs. Gore investigate the possibility of whole-family health care in this country. Read More
SOAR acquaints new undergraduates, parents with campus life
Its acronym is SOAR -- Student Orientation, Advising and Registration -- and that's exactly what the UW–Madison program aims to help incoming undergraduates do as they begin their new lives as colleges students Read More
Journalism professor receives Murrow Award
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has named Jack W. Mitchell, former director of Wisconsin Public Radio whose career spans public radio's modern era, the recipient of the 22nd annual Edward R. Murrow Award, public radio's highest honor. Read More
Chancellor outlines need for funding partnership
To bring UW–Madison to a more competitive base level of support among its peers in the Big Ten, Chancellor David Ward is proposing to broker a partnership between the state and the university's alumni and donors. Read More
High-cholesterol pigs provide research model for heart disease
A team of scientists from UW–Madison have established a unique population of pigs that provide researchers with an exceptional animal model of human coronary artery disease. Read More
UW-Madison team wins tractor design competition
The Wisconsin student branch of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers captured first place in the first ASAE National 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition, held May 30-31 in the Quad Cities area. Read More
Glaucoma research team receives prestigious award
For the third time in a year, the UW Medical School Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has been nationally recognized for its excellence. Read More
Outreach program features Mesoamerican culture
This summer marks the inauguration of 'Sin Fronteras: Building Bridges Between Wisconsin and Mesoamerica,' a cross-cultural arts and educational outreach program. Read More
Frautschi Point restoration underway
Frautschi Point, one of the most important of the UW–Madison campus natural areas, will begin the return to its former glory this week under a new plan for its restoration and study, university officials announced today. Read More
Lectures examine Union Theater’s ties to African American artists
From the moment it opened its doors, the Wisconsin Union Theater has been a very democratic place. Read More
Despite side effects, bed rest still common for high-risk pregnancy
Obstetricians regularly prescribe bed rest for women with complicated pregnancies, but many appear to be unaware of the harmful side effects of the inactivity, according to a study by researchers at the UW–Madison School of Nursing. Read More
Food Research Institute to receive food safety award
The Food Research Institute at UW–Madison will receive the first Food Safety Award from the National Food Processors Association, the group announced May 27. Read More
Study links smoking to higher risk of hearing loss
Smoking, a well-known risk factor for cancer and heart disease, also may play a role in hearing loss. Read More
New awards reflect growing scope of student personnel work
Student Personnel Association President Tori Svoboda-Smith says this year's SPA awards included two new categories -- campus impact and team awards -- to better reflect the scope of student services work at the university. Read More
UW engineer a catalyst for new business Forward Award
UW-Madison Engineering Professor Donald Ermer is helping nurture a new state awards program designed to help Wisconsin companies make tangible gains in quality and performance. Read More