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Census improvement earns Voss a White House ‘Hammer’
Taking inventory of 275 million people may never come easy, but a UW–Madison rural sociologist is being honored for helping make it more efficient. Read More
Car crash in South Africa kills UW employee, family
A multi-car accident in South Africa Wednesday afternoon claimed the life of a family of four stationed in the region as part of a UW–Madison international program. Read More
School of Nursing lands $1 million NIH grant
The School of Nursing has won a $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a comprehensive training program in nursing research. Read More
Two from UW–Madison receive ‘genius grants’
In a rare event, two faculty members at UW–Madison have received word that they'll get national 'genius grants' awarded to individuals whose work and accomplishments set lofty standards for creativity and promise. Read More
Common genes form new family tree for animals
Common genes form new family tree for animals" #description "Looking deep within the genes of three very different kinds of animals, scientists have found enough molecular evidence to finally fell the animal kingdom's old family tree. Read More
Survey: Residents would pay for a cleaner Lake Mendota
Several years ago, the Wisconsin DNR announced a program to clean up Lake Mendota at a cost of almost $18 million over 10 years. However, county residents say they'd be willing to pay $52 million for the job, according to a UW–Madison survey. Read More
Hoofers Outing Club kicks off June 22
Hoofers Outing Club Kick-off is scheduled Tuesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Check 'Today in the Union' for the exact location. Read More
Online engineering degree program gets under way
Two dozen engineers began a new degree program last week, and their classrooms could be an office cafeteria, a basement den or even an airport lobby. Read More
Grant to combat mental stress in farm families
Extreme weather and unusually dire economic conditions have produced crisis situations on many northern Midwest family farms, prompting health officials in seven states to launch a federally funded initiative to reduce stress among farm families. Read More
Conference to focus on atmospheric radiation research
The American Meteorological Society and UW–Madison will host a scientific conference later June 28 - July 2 on atmospheric radiation and its impact on global weather and climate patterns. Read More
Cargill scholarship to enhance engineering diversity
Thomas Dinkins, a spring 1999 graduate of Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, has been selected as the first recipient of a new scholarship established by Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. Read More
New students get first taste of campus life this week
More than 5,800 students and their parents plan to visit UW–Madison between now and Friday, Aug. 13, during continuous two-day sessions of a summer orientation program for new and transferring students. Read More
Getting oriented with SOAR
Facts about SOAR. Read More
Fraternity fire victims to get housing aid
The Dean of Students Office is offering its help to the students who were residing at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house, which was heavily damaged by fire early Thursday. Read More
WiscNet names David Lois as executive director
David Lois has been appointed executive director of WiscNet, a nonprofit association and statewide data network that promotes collaboration among schools, colleges and other institutions across the state. Read More
Cuban diplomat to visit campus
Fernando Remirez de Estenoz, the highest-ranking Cuban diplomat in the United States, will visit campus, June 25. The Madison-Camaguey Sister City Association, headed by former Ald. Ricardo A. Gonzalez, is sponsoring his visit to the area. Read More
Video seeks to heal wounds created by Chippewa Flowage
Barbara Borns and Tim Tynan hope a new educational video they have produced about the Chippewa Flowage in northwestern Wisconsin will help heal deep wounds among the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) band of Ojibwe Indians. Read More
Research park association honors Wayne McGown
Wayne McGown has received a career achievement award from the Association of University Related Research Parks for “developing one of America’s most innovative research… Read More
New associate dean to coordinate humanities programs
A specialist in Renaissance literature has been named associate dean for the humanities in the College of Letters and Science. Read More
Chancellor celebrates community partnerships
More than 150 people will receive special thanks for their commitment to university and community partnerships today (June 16) from Chancellor David Ward. Read More