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New traditions, new website for Spring 2014 Commencement

January 29, 2014

With changes on the horizon for the upcoming commencement exercises this May, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has rolled out a revamped website to help graduates and guests navigate the celebration. Read More

Update: UW classes resume

January 28, 2014

Classes at UW–Madison – called off for the morning due to the bitter cold temperatures – resumed at noon today, Tuesday, Jan. 28. Read More

Chinese student group celebrates at gala on Friday

January 28, 2014

As the Chinese New Year approaches, the Chinese Students and Scholars Association will hold its Spring Festival Gala on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Overture Center in downtown Madison. Read More

Campus deals with continuing frigid weather

January 28, 2014

The prediction that it will be a balmy 24 degrees on Thursday came as cold comfort to more than 60,000 students, faculty and staff who rolled out of bed today to encounter subzero temperatures again. Read More

‘Office hours’ on State Street offers informal advice to entrepreneurs

January 27, 2014

A campus leader in entrepreneurship has embarked on biweekly, drop-in sessions at 100state, a "co-working" facility on State Street near the Capitol where entrepreneurs gather to move their ideas toward the market. Read More

Climate research shows changes in Midwestern winters

January 27, 2014

A study predicting snowfall changes in the Midwest is helping to better illustrate what winters could look like later this century. Read More

Emeritus professor, physician and social activist Jeffrey Patterson dies

January 25, 2014

Dr. Jeffrey Patterson, a family medicine physician, professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and an activist for health and environmental causes, died Jan. 23. Read More

What’s with sloths’ dangerous bathroom breaks? Maybe hunger

January 24, 2014

For the three-toed sloth, a trip to the restroom is no rest at all. It's a long, slow descent into mortal danger from the safety of home among the upper branches of the forest. Read More

Wisconsin researchers identify key pathway for plant cell growth

January 23, 2014

For plants, the only way to grow is for cells to expand. Unlike animals, cell division in plants happens only within a tiny region of the root and stem apex, making cell expansion the critical path to increased stature. Read More

Contest seeks amazing science images

January 23, 2014

To highlight the visual and scientific value of scientific imagery, the fourth annual Cool Science Image Contest is soliciting the best images from students and faculty and staff scientists on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More

Website helps find a campus parking spot

January 23, 2014

Wouldn’t it be great if you always knew where parking was available on campus? Well, you can. Read More

Education, surgery try “speed dating” for research

January 23, 2014

Dr. Craig Kent, chairman of surgery, said he hopes that it is at least as successful as a 2010 “speed dating” event with engineering faculty. That one resulted in several research partnerships between surgeons and engineers. Read More

Film explores story of the Apostle Paul

January 23, 2014

Filmmaker Robert Orlando will come to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to screen his documentary, “A Polite Bribe: An Apostle’s Final Bid” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the Marquee at Union South. Read More

Scientists ID 10-year water-level cycle in Great Lakes basin; say current lows buck trend

January 21, 2014

For at least the last 70 years, lakes and aquifers in northern Wisconsin have followed the same pattern - after higher than average peaks, water levels spend about 10 years on a downward trend before abruptly spiking up again, only to repeat the decade-long fall back to low-water conditions. Read More

UW-Madison scientists to use high-density EEGs to benefit epilepsy patients

January 21, 2014

University of Wisconsin researchers pioneered the use of high-density electro-encephalograph (HD-EEG) technology to study sleep patterns and the effects of meditation. With support from a local grassroots organization, Lily's Fund for Epilepsy Research, UW–Madison researchers will now evaluate how this advanced technology might benefit people with epilepsy. Read More

Shared governance – the voice of campus

January 21, 2014

Shared governance gives representation to academic staff, classified staff, faculty and students – all taking part in making significant decisions concerning the operation of the university. Read More