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UW Board of Regents forwards budget proposal to increase graduates, create jobs

August 20, 2010

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Aug. 19 approved a two-year budget intended to boost Wisconsin’s economy by increasing the number of UW… Read More

UW-Madison, Chancellor Martin welcome group of Chinese athletes

August 17, 2010

They may be well-known in their native China, but the group of elite student-athletes and coaches who are living and studying at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall are blending in and immersing themselves in the life of UW–Madison students. Read More

UW-Madison remains highly ranked in 2011 U.S. News rankings

August 17, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked 13th among public institutions in rankings released today (Tuesday, Aug. 17) in the U.S. News & World Report's 2011 Edition of America's Best Colleges. Read More

Social Security at 75: Rooted in the Wisconsin Idea

August 11, 2010

This 2006 article is excerpted from “On Wisconsin” magazine and provides a window into the creation of Social Security, which marked its 75th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 14. Read More

Rafael Casal: Making the most of his fearlessness

August 10, 2010

He’s the professional artist who honed his craft and distilled his style at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for close to three years. Read More

Charter Street Heating Plant renovation focus of Aug. 11 public meeting

August 10, 2010

Plans to renovate the Charter Street Heating Plant and findings of the final environmental impact statement for the project will be the topics of a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

UW-Madison biochemist Henry Lardy dies at age 92

August 6, 2010

Henry A. Lardy, a distinguished professor emeritus of biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, passed away on Aug. 4 at the age of 92. Read More

UW-Madison diversity programs undergo realignment

August 4, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul M. Deluca Jr. have approved a number of new initiatives to strategically align and enhance diversity efforts on campus. Read More

Recent sightings: K-9 on board

August 3, 2010

UW-Madison police officer Brent Plisch rewards his canine partner, Odin, a German shepherd, while working on a training exercise behind the University Police building… Read More

The Red Shirt makes Badgers look good and feel good

August 2, 2010

Bucky Badger has been making a name for himself on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus since he was introduced in the 1940s. And now The Red Shirt is making a name for itself as well with the new third edition. Read More

Knetter named new University of Wisconsin Foundation president

July 28, 2010

Michael M. Knetter, Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business and vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the UW Foundation. Read More

Search planned for UW–Madison’s next business school dean

July 28, 2010

An international search will be conducted for a successor to Michael M. Knetter as dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin announced today (July 28). Read More

Berg named UW–Madison interim CIO

July 23, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. has appointed Joanne Berg, UW–Madison vice provost of enrollment management, interim chief information officer (CIO). Read More

UW-Madison expertise tapped for state legislative study committees

July 22, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison experts have been appointed to 12 special committees the Wisconsin Legislature created to study emerging state issues and make recommendations for the 2011-12 legislative session. Read More

UW-Madison faculty member receives grant to increase child, family well-being

July 21, 2010

A University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty member has received an award from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to increase the well-being of children and families by advancing evidence-based policymaking. Read More

Emeritus CALS Dean Glenn Pound passes away

July 19, 2010

China’s champions to arrive at UW–Madison July 23

July 15, 2010

A group of elite Chinese student-athletes and coaches is expected to arrive in Madison on Friday, July 23, marking the start of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Chinese Champions Program. Read More

UW law professor nominated for federal appeals court

July 15, 2010

Victoria F. Nourse, a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, was nominated Wednesday (July 14) by President Obama to serve on the… Read More

Communication professor honored for teaching, research, service

July 15, 2010

Dietram Scheufele, professor of life sciences communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is the winner of the 2010 Krieghbaum Under-40 Award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Read More

UW-Madison names human resources director

July 14, 2010

Robert J. Lavigna, vice president for research at the Partnership for Public Service, has been named the University of Wisconsin–Madison's human resources director. Read More