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Top lawyer takes Amherst College job
Lisa Rutherford, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s top lawyer, has been named chief policy officer and general counsel at Amherst College in Massachusetts.
Oberlin sustainability director to head UW–Madison Physical Plant
Robert Lamppa has been selected as the new director of the Physical Plant in Facilities Planning & Management.
Chancellor search panel evaluates candidates
The search and screen committee charged with finding the best candidates to be the next chancellor of UW–Madison is evaluating its candidates.
Morgridge Institute for Research welcomes new CEO
The Morgridge Institute for Research, a private, nonprofit biomedical research institute affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced today the appointment of Dr. Brad Schwartz as chief executive officer.
Scholars call for new ethical guidelines to direct research on social networking
The unique data collection capabilities of social networking and online gaming websites require new ethical guidance from federal regulators concerning online research involving adolescent subjects, an ethics scholar from the Morgridge Institute for Research and a computer and learning sciences expert from Tufts University argue in the journal Science.
UW–Madison anthropologist, students featured in NOVA Neandertal documentary
Perched on a corner of a table in his biological anthropology lab, John Hawks is surrounded by an array of human skulls, jaws and skeletons – and a film crew complete with lights, camera and a microphone dangling over his head.
University Health Services: Time to get a flu shot
Over the past few weeks, Wisconsin has seen a significant increase in flu case numbers. The flu may be here but it’s not too late to protect yourself.
Gerda Lerner, women’s studies pioneer, dies at 92
Gerda Lerner, Robinson Edwards Professor Emerita of History at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, died on Wednesday, Jan. 2 in an assisted-living facility in Madison. She was 92 years old.
Researchers: Online science news needs careful study
A science-inclined audience and wide array of communications tools make the Internet an excellent opportunity for scientists hoping to share their research with the world. But that opportunity is fraught with unintended consequences, according to a pair of University of Wisconsin–Madison life sciences communication professors.
Badgers find ‘right fit’ for football coach in Andersen
The first time that Gary Andersen showed up on Barry Alvarez's radar was during Utah State's near-upset of Auburn in the 2011 opener. Despite being a three-touchdown favorite, the Tigers, defending national champions, had to rally from a 10-point deficit in the final 3:38 to escape with a 42-38 win.
Normal operations, final exams to resume
The UW–Madison will resume normal operations on Friday, Dec. 21.
Campus open for essential functions only; no in-person final exams Thursday
In response to blizzard warnings issued by the National Weather Service for Madison and Dane County, UW–Madison will be open only for essential operations Thursday. Scheduled, in-person final exam meetings will not be held. Visit http://emergency.wisc.edu for complete details, along with updates on campus events and services.
UW-Madison’s Trisha Andrew honored for energy research
Trisha Andrew, an assistant professor of chemistry at UW–Madison, has been named to Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 in Energy. The list recognizes talented young innovators whose work holds potential for the energy landscape of the future.
Nominations accepted for Academic Staff Excellence Awards
For the 22nd year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison plans to honor the achievements of nine extraordinary members of the academic staff. In addition, the UW System will also honor academic staff in five categories.
From penguins to hyenas, vet students care for the wildest patients
A UW–Madison initiative is one of only 22 accredited zoological medicine residency programs in the world, and its mission is to prepare veterinarians to effectively treat the increasing number of exotic pets, animals at zoos and aquaria, and injured and sick wildlife — and free-ranging wildlife as well.