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Chancellor defends public authority status for UW–Madison
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.
UW-Madison researcher’s Collaboration Award boosts cystic fibrosis research
The quality of life for children with cystic fibrosis has been improving over the years, in part through earlier diagnosis and clinical intervention.
Chancellor Martin statement on state Senate action
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…
Campus open for work and class Thursday, Friday
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…
TomoTherapy sold, but medical physics spinoffs continue to benefit Wisconsin
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.
Survey to assess student involvement
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).
Harvard professor to give Nellie Y. McKay Lecture
Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., will give the annual Nellie Y. McKay Lecture in the Humanities at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24
UW-Madison conference looks at Obama education agenda
Scholars from a range of disciplines at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will dissect and discuss the Obama administration's education agenda during a daylong conference sponsored by the Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS) in the UW–Madison School of Education.
Recent sightings: Black Men’s Forum
On Feb. 25, 2011, members of the Wisconsin Association of Black Men (WABM), a UW–Madison student organization, along with students from the Chicago Urban…
Campus forums scheduled on budget, New Badger Partnership
During the next two weeks, Chancellor Biddy Martin will be holding a pair of forums on developments regarding the New Badger Partnership and the state budget process. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.
Chemist awarded grant to develop ‘green chemistry’ for pharmaceutical industry
A University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of chemistry has received a grant to develop "green" techniques to produce compounds for the pharmaceutical industry.
UW-Madison artist wins international visualization challenge
Watch yourself around Kandis Elliot's art, because it may be smuggling things into your brain.
UW-Madison trio named Leopold Leadership Fellows
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison professors are among only 20 academics from throughout North America chosen this year to participate in a prestigious environmental leadership and communications training program.