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Why does the semester start when it does?
Having the academic year start on the Friday before Labor Day weekend may be puzzling to some; however, there is a simple explanation for this seemingly illogical start date.
Two UW–Madison academic staff educators receive teaching awards
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison educators are among the recipients of the UW System's 2011 Alliant Energy Underkofler Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
New study will explore impact of exercise on pulmonary hypertension
For sufferers of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), maintaining healthy heart function isn't as simple as going for a jog every morning. Patients need to do all they can to slow damage to their heart, and exercise can improve potentially improve their quality of life.
Irrigation’s impacts on global carbon uptake
Globally, irrigation increases agricultural productivity by an amount roughly equivalent to the entire agricultural output of the U.S., according to a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study.
UW–Madison limnologist receives international Water Prize
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf presented Steve Carpenter, University of Wisconsin–Madison Stephen Alfred Forbes Professor of Zoology and director of the Center for Limnology, with the Stockholm Water Prize today (Aug. 25) in a ceremony at the 2011 World Water Week conference in Stockholm.
APR project leads to more efficient ice-cream service
An Administrative Process Redesign project has produced sweet results for the Memorial Union's Daily Scoop.
Reading, writing and relationships: Tips for parents on the social aspects of back to school
The pencils and notebooks have been purchased and the new shoes have been broken in, but there are other preparations parents can be making to help children get ready for the social and emotional aspects of going back to school.
Rare weekday football game poses campus challenges
With the football season beginning on a weekday when the Badgers open their season against UNLV at Camp Randall Stadium the night of Thursday, Sept. 1, the campus faces some unusual challenges.
University names residence hall after civil rights pioneer
A University of Wisconsin–Madison residence hall will be named for Wisconsin civil rights pioneer Vel Phillips, according to University Housing officials.
New safety director has deep ties to state, university
Paul F. Umbeck, a biological safety expert and former plant scientist with strong ties to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the state’s biotechnology industry, has been named director of the university’s Environment, Health and Safety Department.
Sweet insight: Discovery could speed drug development
The surface of cells and many biologically active molecules are studded with sugar structures that are not used to store energy, but rather are involved in communication, immunity and inflammation. In a similar manner, sugars attached to drugs can enhance, change or neutralize their effects, says Jon Thorson, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy.
Bone marrow transplant pioneer dies at 77
Dr. Fritz Bach, a former University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher and physician who pioneered the use of bone-marrow transplants, died Sunday at the age of 77.
New neutrino detection experiment in China up and running
Deep under a hillside near Hong Kong, a pair of new antineutrino detectors are warming up for some serious physics.
State Fair turns cardinal and white for UW–Madison Day
Forget cream puffs and the Midway. The Wisconsin State Fair’s main attraction Wednesday was Braveheart the dog.