Category Society & Culture
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Researchers win grant to combat misinformation about COVID and 2020 election
A team of researchers will study the most effective methods of combating misinformation online, as it posed significant threats to both public health during the COVID-19 pandemic and democracy throughout the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
UW–Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty named national research center
IRP, the nation’s longest-standing center for poverty research, has been awarded a five-year, $10.6 million cooperative agreement to serve as the National Research Center on Poverty and Economic Mobility.
Library Collections Enhancement Initiative seeks new proposals
The initiative builds on the strengths of existing library holdings, while also expanding campus research capacities with critical and emerging collections needs.
Blank to be honored by Posse Foundation at annual gala
Chancellor Rebecca Blank will be honored as a “Posse Star” for making UW–Madison a place where Posse Scholars can thrive. Posse’s goal is to "build a leadership network that better represents the country’s rich diversity."
As live music returns to Hamel Music Center, students and faculty reflect
“When you play in front of a live audience you get energy back from the audience. The performance carries so much more meaning when you can tell that you’re affecting people.”
Go Big Read author event with Yaa Gyasi scheduled
Gyasi, whose book “Transcendent Kingdom” uses fiction to explore the very real issues of race, immigration, science, faith and family, will speak Nov. 3 at Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall.
300 interviews: Ajay Sethi’s pandemic pivot
When COVID-19 hit, Sethi's expertise made him a frequent source for national and local news media. At the same time, he was continuing to teach his unexpectedly timely course "Conspiracies in Public Health."
UW aging researchers to expand ‘Elder Tree’ web platform to smart devices
Elder Tree supports older adults who wish to remain in their homes. Now, because not everyone can use a computer easily, it will be adapted for smart speakers and smart displays.
Four prominent Ho-Chunk alumni to address campus on significance of treaties
The panel discussion, featuring four alumni of the UW Law School who are experts on treaty issues, will be the marquee event for Treaty Day 2021, an annual campus commemoration.
New André De Shields Fund will support BIPOC artists
The Wisconsin Union Theater has started the fund, named after the Broadway star and UW alumnus, to support artistic projects and performances by BIPOC and other people who are historically underrepresented on stages and in audiences.
States to lead Law School’s DEI initiatives
Michael States, who comes to UW from Ohio State, will serve as the Law School’s first associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion — leading DEI initiatives with an emphasis on racial and social justice.
New Faculty Focus: Suzanne Eckes
Suzanne Eckes: professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Hometown: Neenah, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: For the past 18 years I have been on the…
‘Flatten the curve’ was everywhere, but it didn’t change people’s pandemic attitudes
“Although we didn’t see a difference in people’s ideas or behavioral intentions based on their awareness of the chart," says researcher Nan Li, "the message is still beneficial."
A look inside historic, and dynamic, Lathrop Hall
Join dance Professor Chris Walker (recently appointed director of the Division of the Arts) on a video tour of this campus asset — home of the acclaimed UW–Madison Dance Department.
UW–Madison begins distributing $28.6M in emergency pandemic aid to students
The university's approach to distributing the money includes emergency grants that students with financial need can use to pay off debts or to cover costs such as tuition, food, housing, health care and child care.
Heather L. Reese named Wisconsin Public Media interim director
Reese will lead the division at UW–Madison that oversees Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin, following the recent death of director Gene Purcell. She is a Wisconsin native and a graduate of the UW Law School.
Pat Connaughton of NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks to speak at celebration for 2020 graduates
As previously announced, UW–Madison will welcome graduates of spring, summer and winter 2020 back to Madison Sept. 17-19 for a celebration of their achievements.
Apply for the Annual Fall Research Competition, providing support across divisions
The yearly contest from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education funds select research projects in biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and the arts and humanities.
No longer a memorial, rock removed from campus
"It was a powerful moment today to see this demand come full circle," said Nalah McWhorter, former president of the Wisconsin Black Student Union. WBSU and Wunk Sheek lobbied to remove the rock because it had historically been referred to by a racist slur.