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UW-Madison’s PEOPLE program attracts record number of diverse students to campus
The 92 students, along with 170 high school scholars completing the pre-college preparation program, will be honored for their accomplishments at a banquet at noon on Friday, July 29, at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton.
Kohl’s $1.5 million gift to fund La Follette School research
A $1.5 million gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies will support faculty research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs.
UW-Madison engineers will shape 5G wireless networks
As demands on wireless networks increase, University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers aim to open new frontiers in cutting-edge wireless communications. Their research is part of a National Science Foundation initiative to develop the next generation of wireless technologies.
UW-Madison professor reflects on decades of attending party conventions
UW-Madison political science professor Byron E. Shafer, who has attended political party conventions since 1980, expects some interesting developments at this year's events.
Expert: Improve financial literacy by ‘paying regular attention’ to tasks
Nearly two-thirds of Americans couldn’t pass a basic financial literacy test, according to the FINRA Foundation’s National Financial Capability Study out this week. Those results aren’t surprising to J. Michael Collins, faculty director of the Center for Financial Security at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
UW-Madison information on Sociology 134
In response to questions, Sociology Department Chair and Conway-Bascom Professor of Sociology Pamela Oliver shared the response below to media and legislators on Thursday,…
Read On Wisconsin sponsors school visits by author Jacqueline Briggs Martin
The statewide, online literacy program is aimed at pre-K through high school students, promoting high-quality books throughout the year.
Two UW–Madison students receive Udall Scholarship
The two are among 60 college students nationwide recognized for their leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to the environment.
Media Advisory: Family Science Night
On Tuesday, April 26, between 5:30 and 7 p.m., students from four Madison elementary schools and two afterschool programs will descend on the Discovery Building…
Wisconsin Manure Irrigation Workgroup to release report, hold webinar on April 14
A UW–Madison/UW-Extension-led workgroup tasked with assessing manure irrigation practices will share its findings during a webinar on Thursday, April 14. Immediately following the webinar, the…
Tax experts from UW–Madison
As the April 18 deadline to file taxes approaches, numerous experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to help reporters working on tax-related stories.
Prescribed burn at Arboretum
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum’s fire crew plans to conduct prescribed burns in the Native Plant Garden plots around the Arboretum Visitor Center.
Primary election experts from UW–Madison
Numerous experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to speak with reporters covering the April 5 primary and upcoming presidential election.
Clinton to hold Monday event at Gordon
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will hold an event on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Monday afternoon. The event, to be held at Gordon…
Chancellor Blank statement on Bo Ryan
In February 2015, the University of Wisconsin–Madison received allegations related to the possible misuse of university resources and personal conduct of former Head Basketball Coach…
Media Advisory: Dalai Lama credentials
Members of the media can apply for credentials to cover the event “The World We Make” featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Overture Center for the Arts March 9, 2016.
Advisory: Morgridge Campus & Community Summit
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Morgridge Center for Public Service celebrates 20 years of campus-community collaboration.
Advisory: Zika virus experts available
Zika virus disease is an emerging mosquito-borne illness and so far, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outbreaks of the virus have…