Category State & Global

New monument pays tribute to the Wisconsin Idea

October 12, 2012

A granite boulder with a bronze plaque honoring the Wisconsin Idea is the newest addition to Bascom Hill, courtesy of the Class of 2012. Read More

Professor, innovator featured at Tuesday celebration

October 9, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison Journalism and Mass Communication Professor Young Mie Kim sprung up as an innovator in action even before the Year of Innovation dawned this week on campus. Read More

Seeing sound from all angles at Wisconsin Science Fest

September 26, 2012

Sound can be an incredibly powerful experience, able to dominate our attention, convey information, transport us from the here and now or add or relieve tension and emotion. Read More

UW-Madison joins initiative to provide language instruction for ROTC cadets

September 26, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has joined more than 25 other universities nationwide in an effort to help address the U.S. military's need for critical language specialists who understand foreign cultures and can communicate in regions of strategic and economic importance. Read More

Wisconsin China Initiative welcomes new director, seeks new connections

September 24, 2012

The Wisconsin China Initiative (WCI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is ramping up efforts to engage with faculty and staff across campus to promote interests and coordinate activities in the Greater China region as Nicole Huang, professor of Chinese literature and visual culture, takes over as director. Read More

Global House Party to celebrate Peace Corps experiences, seek new volunteers

September 21, 2012

The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin–Madison and the Peace Corps Campus Recruiting Office at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are hosting a Global House Party to celebrate the anniversary of congressional action to create the Peace Corps, share experiences and encourage future generations to carry on the strong Peace Corps tradition at UW–Madison and across Wisconsin. Read More

Universe in the Park takes astronomy to Wisconsin state parks

September 12, 2012

"I want to blow your mind, take you places you have never seen before. Do not hesitate to ask question. I will not bite." Read More

Mildred Fish-Harnack Lecture to feature women’s advocate Rashida Manjoo

September 10, 2012

Rashida Manjoo, an internationally recognized lawyer, teacher, and advocate who works to advance women's rights and human rights around the world, will deliver a major lecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison next week. Read More

Chancellor’s statement on the Sikh temple shootings

August 10, 2012

As the families of those slain at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek come together to grieve their painful loss today, we at UW–Madison extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies. Read More

UW-Madison and UW-Extension featured at Dodge County Fair Aug. 16

August 9, 2012

A variety of educational displays and special entertainment will be part of the UW–Madison and UW-Extension Day at the Dodge County Fair Thursday, Aug. 16. Read More

UW–Madison welcomes third group of Chinese champions

August 6, 2012

Six world-class athletes arrived in Madison last weekend to become students in the Chinese Champions Program at UW–Madison. Read More

UW-Madison Day at Wisconsin State Fair features innovation, fun

July 26, 2012

Agricultural displays, special appearances and more than 20 "exploration stations" will bring the University of Wisconsin–Madison eastward as the Wisconsin State Fair celebrates UW–Madison Day on Wednesday, Aug. 8. Read More

Science and law connect in campus collaboration

July 25, 2012

Have you ever wondered how scientists decide which problems to work on or what inventions to develop? Read More

UW faculty, students aid African conservation efforts

July 24, 2012

Faculty and students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison will lend their expertise to conservation efforts in central Africa as the first university member of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership. Read More

Two UW–Madison researchers build ties with Indonesia

July 23, 2012

It took a trip halfway around the world to bring two University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists together. Read More

Corporate open house: For industry, UW–Madison is ‘one-stop shopping’

July 19, 2012

On July 12, representatives from more than 40 companies in industries ranging from manufacturing and biotech to construction and food production attended the first-annual UW–Madison corporate open house. Read More

Celebrate UW–Madison and help Milwaukee students at the Wisconsin State Fair

July 17, 2012

UW–Madison has great traditions like the colorful Memorial Union Terrace Chairs, the spirit of the Badger Band, and life changing contributions in science and research. We celebrate championship athletic teams and even championship cheese makers. Perhaps the best UW–Madison tradition is the spirit of giving back to our Wisconsin community. Help celebrate all of these traditions by being a part of UW–Madison Day at the Wisconsin State Fair, August 8, 2012. Read More

School of the Arts has large financial impact on Northwoods

July 14, 2012

When UW–Madison School of the Arts in Rhinelander opens for business Sunday, July 22, some 300 students, faculty and artists will descend on the Hodag city, a fact not lost on Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lara Reed. Read More

Four UW–Madison students attending prestigious Nobel conference

July 2, 2012

Four UW–Madison students will meet with more than 30 Nobel laureates and 580 young researchers from around the world July 1-6 at the 62nd annual… Read More

Law that radically changed UW signed 150 years ago

June 29, 2012

The 150th anniversary of a law that radically changed the mission of the University of Wisconsin and gave rise to the Wisconsin Idea is Monday, July 2. On that date in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, which established the nation’s land grant universities and broadened the UW’s academic scope beyond the liberal arts. Read More