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UW ranks eighth best in nation
The university has been named the eighth-best public university in the 2002 "America's Best Colleges" guidebook published by U.S. News & World Report.
Foreign exchange rate conference set Sept. 28-29
Leading researchers, economists and policymakers from major universities will participate in a landmark foreign exchange rate conference at UW–Madison Sept. 28-29.
With a tweak, flu virus is a killer
By incorporating the slightest change in the arrangement of its molecules, the virus responsible for a brief but frightening influenza outbreak in Hong Kong several years ago can quickly morph from a relatively benign virus to a killer.
Memorandum of understanding
Memorandum of Understanding between WiCell Research Institute, Inc. and Public Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services This Memorandum Of Understanding (hereinafter…
WiCell signs stem cell research agreement
The National Institutes of Health and the WiCell Research Institute, Inc., of Madison announced today, Sept. 5, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for research use of WiCell's existing five human embryonic stem cell lines.
New learning center to break ground
Events this Friday, Sept. 7, will mark groundbreaking for the Health Sciences Learning Center, a state-of-the-art learning facility for UW students in the health professions.
‘House calls at the edge of the mind’
Oliver Sacks, author of the best sellers 'Awakenings' and 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat,' will address the 2001 Chancellor's Convocation at the Kohl Center Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m.
Admissions tops regent agenda
A presentation on admissions policies is among items on the next UW System Board of Regents meeting agenda.
Stem cells guided down blood’s developmental pathway
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that undifferentiated human embryonic stem cells can be teased down a developmental pathway to become blood cells.
Freshman class of 2001 is a record-setting group
The incoming freshman class could be the largest and most talented in the 153-year history of the campus.
Housing leaders promote fire prevention
As students return to campus, University Housing officials are emphasizing the need for fire prevention.
Prof studies nuclear safety in deregulated landscape
A study of deregulation's past impact on several safety-critical industries provides valuable insight into the factors affecting safety of deregulated nuclear power plants.
Arboretum center opens Sept. 8
The Arboretum will cut the ribbon to symbolize the official opening of its expanded visitor center on Saturday, Sept. 8
Families working longer in downturn
The national economic slowdown is hitting Wisconsin hard, according to a report released this Labor Day holiday weekend.
Hoofer clubs invite new members
If the outdoors beckons, you'll want to visit the annual Wisconsin Hoofer Club-wide Kickoff, Thursday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. in Great Hall , Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Economic outlook conference examines future
The possibilities of lower interest rates, volatile markets, more layoffs and recession will be addressed by John W. Thompson, president of Thompson, Plumb & Associates, Madison, one of four leading economic advisers who will speak at the 'Economic Outlook: 2002' conference, Friday, Sept. 21, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Students pleased with UW–Madison computing
A UW–Madison survey finds 87 percent of students are satisfied or very satisfied with the computing resources the university provides, a figure that has remained steady for three years.
Filmmaker Tony Buba is fall artist in residence
Noted documentary filmmaker Tony Buba will be the Arts Institute interdisciplinary artist in residence at the UW–Madison this fall.
Institute to host 4 visiting scholars
Four distinguished international scholars, including a former ambassador, will be on campus this fall, guests of the International Institute and several of its member programs.
Expanded Waisman Center supports vital programs
A $25 million expansion of the Waisman Center will support the center's pioneering research, services, and education in human development, developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases.