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Microbe may be a key to mine pollution
A newfound microbe that eats iron and lives in acid-drenched conditions has been identified as a chief suspect in the environmental damage caused by metal ore mining.
Four finalists named for dean of students
Four finalists have been named for the dean of students position, campus officials announced Thursday, March 9.
Police: Take steps to stay safe
Following the robbery and stabbing of a student Tuesday on campus, university police are reminding students and others of basic steps they can take to preserve personal safety.
Three finalists selected for nursing dean
The search committee for dean of the School of Nursing has forwarded three finalists for consideration to Chancellor David Ward and Provost John Wiley.
Students invited to audition for ‘Greed’
Contestant scouts for the Fox Network's new game show 'Greed' will be visiting campus Thursday, March 9, in search of students to appear on a college edition of the show later this spring.
University presses for disclosure
UW-Madison is warning a handful of licensed manufacturers that they must disclose the locations of their factories soon or their contracts with the university will be terminated.
UC recommends faculty salary adjustments
To address salary compression and reward outstanding teaching, the University Committee is recommending several proposals to increase faculty pay.
Film retrospective to honor alum Mirisch
Producer Walter Mirisch, the undisputed king of UW film-industry alumni, will return to campus this month for a film retrospective in his honor at the Wisconsin Film Festival organized by the UW Arts Institute.
Students plan Milwaukee service day
UW-Madison students plan a Milwaukee Service Day Tuesday, March 14, at the South Community Organization and the Hillside Boys and Girls Club.
Area students embark on science journey
More than 2,200 fourth- through ninth-grade students in the Madison area will join Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard this week for a virtual adventure into the realms of inner and outer space.
UW joins national accessibility program
UW-Madison and Madison Area Technical College have been invited to join a select national program that aims to increase the success of disabled students on campuses.
Patents and licensing director named
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, the not-for-profit organization that manages intellectual property in the interest of the university, has named Bryan Z. Renk as its new director of patents and licensing.
Employee-friendly practices pay off
The adoption of employee-friendly policies by corporations may or may not improve bottom-line performance, but they at least pay for themselves, contrary to many popular notions.
Arts Institute announces awards recipients
The UW Arts Institute has selected recipients of several major annual awards.
UW has top entrepreneurship program
The School of Business has one of the best entrepreneurship programs in the world, according to a survey of business graduates conducted by the Financial Times, London.
Menand, Nussbaum to mark center opening
Two leading philosophers will discuss 'Why the Humanities Matter' Tuesday, March 8, to mark the opening of the Center for the Humanities. Both speeches are free.
Training program orients legislative staff
For many years, new state Assembly staff had almost no training to prepare them for their work with the state's lawmakers. A collaborative effort between the Division of Continuing Studies' Certified Public Manager program and the Assembly Speaker's Office has changed that.
UW establishes French connection
French Ambassador Francois Bujon de l'Estang will spend Friday, March 3, on campus for a briefing on enhancing campus connections to his home country.
Student wages to increase
To address the competitive labor market, the university is increasing the minimum wage for some student workers to $6.50 per hour.
New York Times ad columnist to visit
Stuart Elliott, the advertising columnist of the New York Times since 1991, will serve as this semester's business writer in residence March 20-24