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New drug may aid brain cancer treatment
Scientists say they've seen some success with a new approach to treating the more than 170,000 cancer patients in the U.S. whose cancer spreads from another part of their body to their brain each year. Read More
Ward named to national education post
Former Chancellor David Ward says he is eager to join the national policy debate as president of the American Council on Education, the nation's principal higher education association. Read More
Distance learning puts degree work on desktop
Most observers foresee growing on- and off-campus use of electronic delivery of degree programs. Yet the idea of learning long-distance has been a staple of UW–Madison's educational repertoire for close to a century. Read More
Undergraduate education drives distance learning
Technical applications and innovations that advance distance learning frequently come from grassroots undergraduate initiatives ... often with help from undergraduates themselves. Read More
Ralph Nader, Afeni Shakur plan UW–Madison visits
Former presidential candidate and consumer activist Ralph Nader and political activist Afeni Shakur will speak in mid-April at the university. Read More
Lyall statement on Ward appointment
Katharine Lyall, president of the University of Wisconsin System, issued the following statement concerning the appointment of former Chancellor David Ward as president of the American Council on Education. Read More
Hilldale faculty award winners announced
Four faculty members have been chosen to receive this year's Hilldale Awards for major achievements in teaching, research and service. Read More
Swiss ambassador to be visiting professor
Alfred Defago, Switzerland's ambassador to the United States will be a visiting professor at the International Institute for the 2001-02 academic year. Read More
Reading the mind: New lab sharpens brain imagery
A new integrated imaging laboratory will give scientists unparalleled views of brain function, helping bring highly informative color and shape to once-ethereal concepts about the nature of emotions, learning and mental disorders. Read More
Gender and race forum set for Apr. 4
Sociologist Allan Johnson will lead an afternoon forum and evening dialogue on gender and race Wednesday, April 4. Read More
Ryan named men’s basketball coach
Bo Ryan, head coach at UW-Milwaukee the past two seasons, has been named head coach of the Wisconsin men's basketball program. Read More
Political analyst E.J. Dionne to speak
One of the keenest political observers in the country will present the free public Ralph O. Nafziger Lecture Tuesday, April 3. Read More
China trade official to speak on campus
China's entry into the World Trade Organization will be the topic of an afternoon conference Friday, March 30. Read More
$2 million gift supports early childhood programs
A gift of $2 million from the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation will support the continued growth of the Waisman Center's renowned programs in education, research and intervention for children with disabilities. Read More
Key gene’s role in embryonic development identified
A study by researchers at the UW Medical School and the University of California-Irvine in the March 22 issue of Nature pinpoints what one particular gene does to shape the dorsal area of developing embryos. Read More
Arthur Hasler, UW limnology pioneer, dies at age 93
Arthur Hasler, one of the leading figures in 20th century freshwater ecology, whose research answered an intriguing mystery of nature - how migrating salmon precisely identify their "home" waters - died on Friday (March 23) after a long illness. He was 93. Read More
Former N.Y. mayor to speak at law school banquet
David N. Dinkins, former mayor of New York City, will discuss "American Justice on Trial" as the keynote speaker at the Law School's annual Legal Education Opportunities Banquet for students of color. Read More
Hoyt wins Stanton fellowship
This year's Frank Stanton Fellow is James Hoyt, professor of journalism and mass communication at UW–Madison. Read More
Miami-Dade, UW–Madison to sign transfer agreement
UW-Madison is joining with Miami-Dade Community College to recruit high-achieving transfer students. Read More
Forum on Bush v. Gore set for March 31
A Law School public forum featuring several university professors will take a close look at the Supreme Court's role in the election-deciding lawsuit Bush v. Gore. The event is Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Godfrey & Kahn Hall, room 2260, Law School. Read More