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Engineering Centers groundbreaking set

June 14, 2000

The College of Engineering will break ground Tuesday, June 20, at 3:30 p.m. on the new Engineering Centers Building. Read More

Building better engines through natural selection

June 14, 2000

Computer models developed at UW–Madison are helping engineers design high-performance engines of the future, by using genetic algorithms to simultaneously increase fuel efficiency and reduce pollution. Read More

Series looks at media morality, regulation

June 13, 2000

A free public lecture series this summer at the university will scrutinize media morality and investigate what might be done to control media behavior. Read More

University celebrates town and gown partnerships

June 12, 2000

The Wisconsin Idea is taking new forms in Dane County through hundreds of innovative partnerships between the university and area community groups. Read More

Campus open house planned

June 12, 2000

Building on the success of last year's Sesquicentennial Summer Celebration, university officials have organized a free Campus Open House Aug. 18-20. Read More

Film series focuses on healing arts of Asia

June 12, 2000

Free films focusing on the healing traditions and medical practices of Southeast Asia will be shown on campus Tuesday evenings this summer. Read More

Summer Collegiate Experience 2000 kicks off

June 9, 2000

Several new elements will highlight the university's Summer Collegiate Experience this year. Read More

Ultratec wins international research park honor

June 9, 2000

The University Research Park's largest tenant, Ultratec Inc., will receive the Company of the Year award today from an international organization representing more than 230 university-affiliated parks. Read More

Business school to participate in ‘Kiplinger Prize’

June 6, 2000

The School of Business has been selected as a charter participant in the new Kiplinger Prize program created by The Kiplinger Foundation to recognize outstanding students at leading graduate schools of business administration throughout the nation. Read More

Prairie atlas expands botanical horizons

June 2, 2000

A new publication, "The Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora," promises to expand our botanical horizons by cataloging, describing and mapping the distribution of Wisconsin's prairie and savanna plants. Read More

Biosciences campus before and after BioStar

June 1, 2000

These maps show the current biosciences campus and the proposed campus under BioStar. Read More

Basic facts: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

June 1, 2000

History: WARF was created in 1925 to protect UW–Madison biochemist Harry Steenbock’s major vitamin D discovery, a breakthrough that led to the eradication of… Read More

WARF commits $80 million to BioStar

June 1, 2000

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has pledged $80 million to the university's BioStar Initiative over the life of the 10-year bioscience building project. Read More

Washburn bust to be dedicated

May 26, 2000

A bronze bust of a pivotal figure in Wisconsin history will be dedicated at the university Sunday, May 28. Read More

Humorist McBride highlights cancer survivors week

May 25, 2000

Humorist Mary McBride, the top writer for comedian Phyllis Diller for 30 years, will be the featured speaker for the kick-off of Cancer Survivors Week, May 30-June 3 at the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center located at UW Hospital and Clinics. Read More

International Institute receives $6.1 million

May 25, 2000

The International Institute will receive more than $6.1 million in federal grants over the next three years for five existing programs and two new centers. Read More

Great Lakes ‘seasons’ may reflect a warming trend

May 24, 2000

Scrutinizing a 139-year record of Great Lakes water levels, a UW–Madison scientist has discovered a dramatic shift in the seasonal changes in water levels on the Great Lakes. Read More

UW leads landmark lung cancer study

May 23, 2000

Researchers from the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center announced May 22 results from a landmark research trial that shows chemotherapy offers survival benefits for advanced lung cancer patients. Read More

UHS changes hours

May 23, 2000

University Health Services has changed its hours of service. Read More

Conference to focus on affordable housing issues

May 22, 2000

A Milwaukee housing conference sponsored by the Business School will focus on the overriding policy issues that affect affordable housing today and will guide the future. Read More