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UW-Madison chancellor, alumnus and professor named to national commission
As the American Academy of Arts & Sciences introduces a national commission to encourage research in the humanities and social sciences, the University of Wisconsin–Madison boasts strong representation.
UW-Madison First Wave performers head to Broadway stage
Four standout student performers from the groundbreaking First Wave Spoken Word and Urban Arts Learning Community at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will perform on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the New Amsterdam Theatre on New York's Broadway as part of the New York Knicks Poetry Slam Finals.
Chancellor Martin sets record straight on flexibility
Chancellor Biddy Martin met with members of the media for nearly an hour this afternoon as part of a wide ranging discussion about the New Badger Partnership, the path for flexibility for the UW–Madison campus and her relationships with the Board of Regents, UW System and Governor Walker.
UW’s Sollinger honored for transplant mentorship
Hans Sollinger, professor of surgery and an internationally recognized transplant surgeon, has been honored for his work as a mentor for junior faculty in transplant surgery.
Recent sightings: Ready, set, answers!
With their laptops fired up, UW–Madison academic advisors and Parent Program staff answered a steady stream of questions during a live web chat on…
Chancellor Martin reacts to proposed budget repair bill
Chancellor emails the campus community her reaction to Gov. Walker's budget repair proposal of Feb. 11
Advisory: West Dayton Street sidewalk work postponed
Update (Feb. 14, 2011): The work on the sidewalk on West Dayton Street has been postponed. Work should begin within a week; check back to…
UW Board of Regents approves coaching agreements
Bielema, Chryst to receive raises
Forums to focus on ethics of animal research
Three forums on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will highlight the ethics of animal research, Eric Sandgren, an associate professor of pathobiological sciences, announced today.
Budget Repair Bill Message from Governor Walker to UW Employees
Thank you for your service to your state and your fellow citizens. I know that you have worked hard during this economic downturn to ensure…
Message to UW System faculty and staff from Regents President Pruitt, System President Reilly
Clarification from UW System: Gov. Walker’s staff confirms that the Budget Repair Bill will contain no additional furlough requirement for the remainder of FY 2011,…
UW-Madison composer premieres innovative work at Carnegie Hall
Using instruments such as a junked automobile and the "sonic canvas" of a concert hall itself, the American Composers Orchestra wants to re-imagine the scope of a modern orchestra. Next month at New York's Carnegie Hall, the ensemble will fuse light and sound in a major new work by a University of Wisconsin–Madison composer.
Researcher awarded $1.5 million to study ‘models of success’ at minority-serving institutions
Clifton Conrad, a professor in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with Marybeth Gasman of the University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded a three-year, $1.5 million grant from Lumina Foundation for Education, USA Funds and the Kresge Foundation.
Foundation funds housing research of three UW–Madison faculty members
Three researchers with the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison received honors from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to explore the role housing plays in the long-term health and well-being of children, families and communities.
StoryCorps to take part in UW–Madison Peace Corps event
StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison from March 24-26 as part of "Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years," an event honoring and assessing a half-century of volunteer service.