Category State & Global
UW–Madison will not require standardized test scores for fall 2020 applicants
Through a waiver of University of Wisconsin System admissions policy, prospective freshman applying this fall to UW–Madison will not be required to submit ACT or SAT scores. The university will go before the board in August to seek a longer-term waiver of the test requirement.
Health personnel treating virus can enroll in prevention study
A new research study at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is looking at whether commonly used oral and nasal antiseptic can help prevent COVID-19 infections in frontline health care workers.
The Bandana Project: Allies for mental health
The bright green bandanas twirling from students’ backpacks are a statement of support for their classmates who may be struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts.
‘Why I Love UW’ video: New York restaurateur Gabriel Stulman
“There was a warmth, there was an enthusiasm” when he first visited campus with his father, Stulman says. The diversity of his freshman residence hall “changed my life.”
Arboretum Drive reopening to motor vehicle traffic July 31
In May, the street was temporarily closed due to the high volume of pedestrian and bicycle usage during the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic. When the road reopens, the speed limit will be reduced from 25 mph to 20 mph.
UW helps farmers reinvent themselves in challenging times
Innovations being developed today will help define the future of American dairy: what products are available, how the land and animals are cared for, and how farmers make a living.
UW–Madison named member of new $25 million Midwest quantum science institute
"It is a recognition of the strength of quantum information research at UW–Madison that we are among the first," says professor of physics Mark Saffman, director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute.
UW’s Elizabeth McCoy was a pioneer of 20th century microbiology
As a woman in a field dominated by men, McCoy rarely received the accolades that her male colleagues did, but by all accounts, she felt welcome at the university and respected by her peers.
Chancellor Blank responds to rollback of visa policy
"Universities need flexibility to educate students in the most effective manner possible during the pandemic and international students deserve stability and support as they pursue their degrees here," Chancellor Blank says.
New COVID-19 clinical trials at UW–Madison and UW Health will study antibody approach
The trials center around an “antibody cocktail” called REGN-COV2, which was created by the New York-based pharmaceutical company Regeneron.
Public Health Madison & Dane County releases new orders requiring face coverings
Effective on Monday, everyone age 5 and older will be required to wear a face covering or mask when in any enclosed building where other people, except for members of the person’s own household or living unit, could be present.
COVID-19 testing: Know before you go
With public demand for COVID-19 diagnostic testing increasing significantly, it is important that patients and the community understand where to seek testing, depending on whether one is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or not.
Peering under galactic dust, study reveals radiation at center of Milky Way
Our view of the galaxy’s dense and active center is blocked by immense clouds of dust, but telescopic data has set researchers on a path to better understanding the Milky Way's energy.
Showing pro-diversity feelings are the norm makes individuals more tolerant
Students who watched a video about the positive impact of a diverse campus on their first day of class were more tolerant of other groups and more supportive of diversity even months later.
New approach for breaking plastics down shows promise for ‘upcycling’ them
“Thirty percent of our plastic is ending up in the environment," says chemical and biological engineering Professor George Huber. "The current plastic infrastructure is not sustainable right now.”
Gittens to serve as UW–Madison’s interim chief diversity officer
“This is a crucial role on our campus at a time when continued progress on equity and inclusion is not only expected but essential,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “We are very fortunate to have someone with Dr. Gittens’ experience and skill to lead this effort."
‘Dairy Brain’ project asks farmers to help create smarter dairies
UW researchers are working with dairy farmers, producers and equipment manufacturers to use data to make useful, real-time decisions.
UW–Madison and UW Health quickly launch a number of COVID-19 clinical trials
Among the latest is a study examining the potential for an existing drug to treat a serious and often deadly complication of a COVID-19 infection.
Hamsters develop protective immunity to COVID-19 and are protected by convalescent sera
The animals are useful to researchers trying to understand SARS-CoV-2 and in the evaluation of vaccines, treatments and drugs against the disease it causes.
Changing environment at home genetically primes invasive species to take over abroad
New research findings could make future encroachments easier to predict, a huge priority since invasive species cause hundreds of billions of dollars in damage each year.