Category Society & Culture
Learning like humans, machines extend the reach of research
A growing group of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers is working on ways to use computers to make better use of human brain power.
Mandela Washington Fellows learn leadership during visit to UW
Twenty-five young African leaders came to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus for a six-week academic and leadership institute June 17 through July 31 as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and hosted by the UW–Madison African Studies Program.
Research shows backup plans may keep you from achieving your goal
MADISON — When it comes to setting organizational and personal goals, making a backup plan has been seen as a sensible way to deal with uncertainty — to be prepared if things don’t go as expected.
Glamour profiles student tackling homelessness, hunger
The magazine’s new issue features Brooke Evans, a UW–Madison student whose own experiences have made her a powerful advocate for others.
Campus officials pay tribute to Ab Nicholas
Alumnus Ab Nicholas, a standout player on the Badger basketball team, former UW System Board of Regents member and dedicated supporter of the university, passed away Aug. 4.
Old technology provides modern lessons to archaeology students
Students in anthropology Professor Mark Kenoyer's Ancient Technology and Invention course were working recently under a beating hot sun at the outdoor UW–Madison Experimental Archaeology Lab near Picnic Point.
UW2020: WARF Discovery Initiative proposals selected
The 14 research and infrastructure projects have the potential to transform robotics, cancer treatment, data science and more, including efforts to grow new neurons to foil Parkinson’s disease and approaches to expand children’s vocabularies to make them better students.
SOAR programming emphasizes inclusivity, social justice
SOAR and other initiatives, such as the new Our Wisconsin inclusivity and community-building experience that debuts this fall, aim to help all new students come together in a strong, cohesive community.
UW-Madison campus hosts 25 young African leaders
From fields including medicine, public health, law, education and community activism, they have come here for a six-week academic and leadership institute.
Unparalleled pomp attends professor’s Finnish fete
Sociology Professor Douglas Maynard has received many honors in his career but until recently, they never came with a sword.
Annual study shows Wisconsin poverty remained flat despite new jobs
The overall statewide poverty rate hides substantial variation in poverty across regions, suggesting an uneven pattern of recovery of jobs and incomes.
UW-Madison ranked high in list of universities that produce top CEOs
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of only three public universities that made the top 10 list of colleges that produce the most Fortune 500 CEOs.
John Baldacchino to lead Arts Institute
He comes to the UW from the University of Dundee in Scotland, where he held a professorial chair of arts education at the School of Education & Social Work.
Riseling to retire, lead campus law enforcement association
After 25 years of service, UW Police Chief Sue Riseling will retire in August and lead the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.
Explorations at Aztalan yield enthusiasm and excitement for visitors, students
Excavations are underway to better understand the daily lives of the ancient peoples who called Aztalan home a millennium ago.
Cultural Linguistic Services at UW–Madison earns national honor
CLS provides a range of services, primarily for employees who do not speak English as their first language.
UW-Madison celebrates 50th anniversary of Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
The Consortium's mission is to enhance diversity in business education and management careers in the United States. The UW has been there from the beginning.
Conference will translate distance learning technology research into practice
Drawing on current research, the Distance Teaching & Learning conference will explore technology-enabled teaching environments, including virtual reality and multimedia.
UW-Madison professor offers ‘Big Picture’ advice for new graduates
Graduation is a time for celebration, but it can also be filled with questions about the future. Christine B. Whelan remembers those days well.
UW-Madison offers professional development certificate focused on ‘soft skills’
Surveys of senior-level executives indicate that businesses require competence in these areas and often find applicants lacking.