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Hilliard named Multicultural Student Center director

June 4, 2011

The Division of Student Life has appointed Donte Hilliard as new director of the Multicultural Student Center (MSC). Hilliard has served as the MSC’s interim… Read More

Chancellor Martin: UW budget proposal a “promising first step”

June 3, 2011

Dear members of the UW–Madison community, I am pleased to report that key state lawmakers, with input from UW–Madison and UW System, have reached… Read More

School of Business dean finalists to visit campus

June 3, 2011

The three finalists for the position of Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be on campus in coming days. Read More

Award will help children with brain injuries

June 3, 2011

On rotation at 2 a.m. at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Joshua Medow was a junior resident when he saw yet another child come into the emergency room after the shunt designed to remove excess fluid from his brain malfunctioned. Read More

Patz to lead campuswide global-health effort

June 2, 2011

How did pesticide spraying for malaria in Borneo lead to a Typhus fever epidemic? Why did drilling wells for cleaner water lead to widespread arsenic-related skin cancer in Bangladesh? Read More

‘Jazzin’’ raises funds for campus child care

May 31, 2011

In celebration of the 100 campus child care workers who support the families of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty and staff, the 14th annual Jazzin' Fundraiser will kick off with prizes and music Thursday, June 2, in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union. Read More

Drivers urged to be alert to campus traffic detours

May 24, 2011

Drivers in the campus area are being reminded that North Charter Street is closed between Observatory and Linden drives due to an underground utility project related to steam and chilled water service. Read More

Under proposed budget, most school districts would get less state aid, have to reduce property taxes

May 23, 2011

Despite a majority of Wisconsin school districts losing substantial amounts of state aid, most districts will be forced to reduce school property taxes under Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget, unless voters agree to raise revenue limits, a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study finds. Read More

UW Law School dean named

May 20, 2011

Margaret Raymond has been named dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School. Read More

UW-Madison narrows search for School of Business dean

May 20, 2011

The Wisconsin School of Business has narrowed its search for dean, naming three finalists for the position. Read More

Processor architect wins Eckert-Mauchly Award

May 20, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison computer sciences professor Gurindar "Guri" Sohi will be honored for techniques that contributed to the design of high-performance microprocessors. Read More

Change coming to path use at Picnic Point

May 20, 2011

Beginning on Saturday, May 28, the gravel path that runs from the entrance to Picnic Point to the eastern tip of the point will be closed to bicycle riding. Read More

UW-Madison oncology professor named Shaw Scientist

May 19, 2011

Two Wisconsin researchers, including a University of Wisconsin–Madison oncologist, have been named Shaw Scientists by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Read More

Campus honors six with Outstanding Women of Color in Education awards

May 17, 2011

The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate has announced this year's Outstanding Women of Color in Education awards. Read More

Media advisory: UW–Madison furlough community service day

May 14, 2011

5/14/10 TO: Media representatives FROM: Stacy Forster, University Communications, 608-262-0930, forster2@wisc.edu RE: TIP/UW-MADISON FURLOUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY Read More

Campuswide furlough day set May 16

May 13, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will close on Monday, May 16 as a mandated furlough day for most of its employees. Read More

Multicultural Student Center presents first McDowell Alumni Achievement Award

May 13, 2011

Candace and Charles McDowell have been named as the inaugural recipients of an award named in their honor - the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award. Read More