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Drinkwater, Greenberg to fill research leadership posts
Norman Drinkwater, a UW–Madison professor of oncology, and Jan Greenberg, a UW–Madison professor of social work, have been named associate vice chancellors in the Office of Research and Graduate Education. Greenberg will lead the area of social studies while Drinkwater will lead the biological sciences.
Turnout higher in Classified Staff Congress election
More than 27 percent of the classified staff eligible responded to the call to return ballots in the election for Classified Staff Congress. This marks a five percent increase in participation since last year.
Study redefines role of estrogen in cervical cancer
Scientists have prior evidence that the hormone estrogen is a major driver in the growth of cervical cancer, but a new study examining genetic profiles of 128 clinical cases reached a surprising conclusion: Estrogen receptors all but vanish in cervical cancer tumors.
Navigating multiple myeloma with ‘Google Maps’ for the cancer genome
In some ways, studying the genetics of cancer has been like examining the individual tiles on a mosaic, says David C. Schwartz, a professor of genetics and chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. To make his point, he brings his face close to the table where he sits - his mosaic for the purpose of illustration - and describes the details of each imaginary tile.
UW-Madison names Hess School of Education dean
Diana Hess, senior vice president of the Spencer Foundation in Chicago, has been named dean of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Hess, who is also a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the UW, will begin Aug. 1.
Celebrate National Running Day with Rec Sports
Wednesday, June 3 is National Running Day. The Division of Recreational Sports invites students, faculty, staff and community members to lace up their running shoes and participate.
Get to know William Karpus, new Graduate School dean
In August, William Karpus will become the Graduate School’s dean — the first since a restructuring last year to enhance UW–Madison’s role in graduate education and research. He is tasked with serving more than 9,000 students across 150 departments. He will also work closely with Marsha Mailick, vice chancellor for research and graduate education, in developing a distinct Graduate School.
HR Design information sessions coming next week
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s new human resources system, HR Design, launches on July 1.
UW-Madison startup offers antibiotic alternative to animal producers
A University of Wisconsin–Madison animal scientist has developed an antibiotic-free method to protect animals raised for food against common infections.
William Karpus selected to lead the Graduate School
William Karpus, a professor of pathology and microbiology-immunology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has been chosen to lead the Graduate School at the…
Great Lakes grant helps PEOPLE Program expand in Milwaukee, Menominee Indian school districts
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is at the forefront of the movement to better prepare children from underserved communities for success in college and the workforce. A major new grant will help develop new approaches.
Six faculty members appointed to WARF named professorships
Six members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been appointed to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation named professorships.
Expert in computer science drives computer-security spinoff
One illustrious career in computer science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison can be traced to an anxious mother, a cocktail party conversation, and a "dead boring" job - plus a fascination with low-level machine code, a subject that many computer scientists disdain.
Storm holds off for successful UW–Madison commencement
The commencement ceremony was attended by approximately 5,800 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates. Photo: Jeff Miller For the second year…
Giving freight rail tracks a boost
The big chunks of rock - crushed limestone or dolomite that engineers call ballast - that keep railroad tracks in place look like a solid footing even as freight cars rumble overhead.
Survey finds UW–Madison alumni starting companies across the state
A survey just completed by the Wisconsin Alumni Association shows a substantial level of business startups among graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Vilas Research and Distinguished Achievement professors honored
Two groups of extraordinary University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty were honored Monday (May 11, 2015) with awards supported by the estate of professor, senator and regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).