Category Employee News

Researchers find reduction in asthma attacks tied to seasonal allergies

March 16, 2011

Listening session: Bicycles on Picnic Point

March 16, 2011

Bicycle use and abuse on Picnic Point will be the subject of a listening session at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21. Read More

Association will host 25th annual Coming Together of Peoples Conference

March 16, 2011

On March 25 and 26, the Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) will host its 25th annual Coming Together of Peoples Conference at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Read More

UW-Madison researcher Thomson wins prestigious Albany Prize

March 16, 2011

In recognition of his pioneering work in isolating human stem cells and the promise they hold for the future of medicine, Wisconsin researcher James Thomson has been named a co-recipient of the 11th annual Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research. Read More

Jahn named to international commission

March 15, 2011

Molly Jahn, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor and administrator, has been named to a newly created Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change, a group of international experts on agriculture, climate, food, economics and natural resources. Read More

UW-Madison graduate programs ranked by U.S. News and World Report

March 15, 2011

Several University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate programs are ranked among the nation's best in the 2012 edition of U.S. News and World Report's "Best Graduate Schools." Read More

UW-Madison celebrates 50 years of Peace Corps, Wisconsin Idea with events

March 14, 2011

Celebrating 50 years of the Peace Corps and the state of Wisconsin's history of volunteerism and public service, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host a variety of free and public programs featuring stories, film, poetry and some well-known former Peace Corps volunteers on Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, as part of "Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years," an event honoring and assessing a half-century of volunteer service. Read More

Chancellor message to Japanese students, faculty, staff and alumni

March 12, 2011

Chancellor Martin sent the following message to Japanese students, faculty, staff and alumni on March 12. I can not tell you how deeply saddened… Read More

Update: UW–Madison supporting Japan study abroad students

March 11, 2011

In the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami, UW–Madison has confirmed the safety of all of its students studying in Japan. Read More

UW-Madison experts available to media to discuss Japan quake, tsunami

March 11, 2011

Hundreds are confirmed dead and thousands without shelter or power after an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude, and resulting tsunami, near the Japanese island of Honshu. Read More

Doing more with less: Efficient experiments for bacterial engineering

March 11, 2011

Shewanella oneidensis is a bacterium known for its ability to break down heavy metals and make them less soluble in groundwater. If scientists could engineer the organism in certain ways, it could be used in a variety of environmental and biofuel applications, such as microbial fuel cells. Read More

UW-Madison’s reputation among top for world universities

March 11, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is among the world's top institutions when it comes to reputation for teaching and research, according to a new set of rankings from Times Higher Education. Read More

Chancellor defends public authority status for UW–Madison

March 11, 2011

Appearing before the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday, Chancellor Biddy Martin said restructuring UW–Madison as a public authority would give the university a chance to gain the flexibilities it needs to deal with looming budget cuts. After a vigorous discussion, regents voted to ask the governor to grant all system schools flexibilities, in a plan they call the Wisconsin Idea Partnership. Read More

UW-Madison researcher’s Collaboration Award boosts cystic fibrosis research

March 10, 2011

The quality of life for children with cystic fibrosis has been improving over the years, in part through earlier diagnosis and clinical intervention. Read More

Chancellor Martin statement on state Senate action

March 9, 2011

Chancellor Martin released the following statement Wednesday evening: “It is a sad day when polarization leads to a breakdown in the political process of the… Read More

Campus open for work and class Thursday, Friday

March 9, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning normal class and work days Thursday and Friday, despite continuing tensions over the Legislature’s action on collective bargaining. The… Read More

TomoTherapy sold, but medical physics spinoffs continue to benefit Wisconsin

March 9, 2011

The announcement March 7 that TomoTherapy Inc., a Madison producer of sophisticated cancer treatment equipment, was sold to Accuray, a California maker of equipment for radiation surgery, spotlights the economic impact of the Department of Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

University quality at stake in budget discussion, chancellor says

March 8, 2011

A crowd of nearly 300 people packed a room at Grainger Hall on Wednesday to hear Chancellor Biddy Martin describe how UW–Madison will benefit from being restructured as a public authority as called for in the governor’s proposed budget. Read More

UW-Madison committed to access and affordability, Chancellor Martin tells Faculty Senate

March 8, 2011

University officials are committed to preserving access and affordability for a UW–Madison education and will continue to step up efforts to provide financial aid under the New Badger Partnership, UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin told the Faculty Senate March 7. Read More

Survey to assess student involvement

March 7, 2011

In a few days, UW–Madison freshmen and seniors will receive an e-mail from Provost Paul DeLuca inviting them to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Read More