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UW faculty dissect growing relationship with China

February 1, 2013

In forging connections with China, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has created an international model for the university. An upcoming panel of UW–Madison faculty will examine how this partnership with China is evolving and what it means for the future of the university and the student experience. Read More

UW–Madison engineer is expert for NOVA chariot documentary

February 1, 2013

An epic drama set in ancient Rome, "Ben-Hur" captivated filmgoers in 1959 with its majestic cinematography, powerful musical score, and thrilling, bloody nine-minute chariot race, which has become one of cinema's most widely known sequences. Read More

UW–Madison physicist wins science image challenge

January 31, 2013

Close your eyes and picture an ocean reef: vivid violet, cool blue and tropical green intertwining in gentle curves and delicate edges. And that's just the urchin teeth. Read More

Student Personnel Association Conference seeks out “Educational Mindset”

January 31, 2013

Excitement is building for the of the Student Personnel Association’s 2013 conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

RecycleMania hits UW­­–Madison

January 31, 2013

For the first time, the UW–Madison community will participate in the nationwide “RecycleMania” competition against more than 300 other colleges and universities. Read More

Nominations, applications sought for rec sports director

January 31, 2013

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking applications and nominations for the position of director of recreational sports. Read More

Share the Wonderful exceeds its goal, shows the power of many

January 29, 2013

The wonderful news is: People banded together to help ensure a stronger future for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Four-legged patients – and their blood donors

January 29, 2013

Where do life-saving blood products come from when an animal is in dire need? Read More

Nominations sought for Classified Employee Recognition Awards

January 29, 2013

Do you know a classified employee who provided outstanding service to students and the public, or makes other significant contributions to UW–Madison or our community? Read More

Veterans encouraged to participate in wellness study to help others recovering from combat

January 23, 2013

Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning servicemembers adjusting to life after combat. Read More

Despite drought, heat and higher costs, state farm income was second highest ever

January 23, 2013

Despite the challenges brought on by prolonged drought and record-breaking heat, Wisconsin farmers earned $3 billion in net farm income in 2012, the second highest amount on record. Read More

University Club now serving breakfast

January 22, 2013

The University Club is adding breakfast to the menu starting today. Read More

Time management for the new year

January 22, 2013

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Associate Professor and Graduate Program Chair Ankur Desai didn’t always bother with managing his time. That changed in a hurry when, as a graduate student, he had his first child. Read More

Wisconsin scientists honored for records of invention

January 18, 2013

Four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members - Hector DeLuca, James Dahlberg, Thomas Lipo and Max Lagally - are among 101 innovators elected to the charter class of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Read More

In the eastern U.S., spring flowers keep pace with warming climate

January 16, 2013

Using the meticulous phenological records of two iconic American naturalists, Henry David Thoreau and Aldo Leopold, scientists have demonstrated that native plants in the eastern United States are flowering as much as a month earlier in response to a warming climate. Read More