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Leukemia society supports UW Medical School researcher
The Leukemia Society of America has put its money on a UW Medical School researcher whose studies show promise for understanding genetic abnormalities associated with leukemia. Read More
Two pharmacy faculty awarded named professorships
Two UW School of Pharmacy professors have been awarded named professorships. Bonnie Svarstad is now the William S. Apple Professor and George Zografi is the Edward Kremers Professor. Read More
Professor assists national effort to curb Hispanic dropout rate
National attention is often the prelude to a national solution, and the high dropout rate among Hispanic students got a lot of attention at a recent Washington press conference. Read More
Business leaders take look ahead at economic conference
With reports from the Federal Reserve that the impact of Asia's turmoil on the U.S. economy should be measurable but not overwhelming, Wisconsin business leaders may be slightly relieved, but still wondering what's ahead. Read More
Science House to open its doors
Science House, a new center for faculty-based science outreach, will open its doors for the first time to the campus community and the public with an open house Wednesday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More
Visiting artist series: Art with words, paint, lens
Visiting artists working in words, with paint and through the camera lens will complete the UW–Madison Department of Art's 1998 spring guest artist series. Read More
Study of microbes may hone predictions of mining impact
By tracing the abundance and distribution of bacteria in an abandoned California mine, UW–Madison scientists may have found a better way to predict the potential environmental consequences of mining metal ores. Read More
Asian economic crisis to impact Wisconsin agriculture
Shock waves from the Asian economic crisis will ripple through Wisconsin's farm economy, with corn and soybean producers feeling the worst effects during 1998 and 1999, according to a UW–Madison economist. Read More
Proposal for sanctuary not viable; Tulane plans continue
A reported offer Wednesday morning that an animal sanctuary would accept University of Wisconsin–Madison monkey colonies for $15,000 turned out to only be a… Read More
Library resources help students find careers
A passel of powerful information lies waiting for you to retrieve it in College Library - a force field focused on something nearly everyone needs: a career. Read More
Memorandum of Understanding Between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Dane County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, the University of Wisconsin–Madison (the university) has maintained a colony of Rhesus Macaque monkeys and a colony of Stumptail Macaque monkeys for research… Read More
University, county very close on Vilas monkey agreement
UW-Madison has proposed a seven-point agreement to Dane County officials that opens the door to keeping the stumptailed monkey colony at the Henry Vilas Zoo, and finding an acceptable animal sanctuary for the rhesus monkeys. Read More
Update: Negotiations on Vilas monkey colonies
The following letter represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s latest response to Dane County officials regarding the negotiations on the university’s monkeys from the… Read More
Construction to affect campus roads, parking
The university is gearing up for several major construction projects this year that will affect campus roads and parking. Read More
Outreach grants awarded for education and technology projects
More than $300,000 has been awarded by the Office of Outreach Development to enhance education and technology projects. Read More
Snipping inflammation in the bud; new agents may provide relief
Trying a new approach to controlling the process of inflammation, UW–Madison scientists have forged a new class of synthetic molecules that offer a new strategy for treating pain, swelling and the other hallmarks of injury or illness. Read More
Athletic Board narrows choice for new women’s sport
In 1999, UW–Madison women athletes will begin playing either ice hockey, water polo or lacrosse. Read More
Live Internet coverage of Big 10 basketball tournaments
Both the men's and women's Big Ten Conference basketball tournaments will be cybercast to audiences on the Web. Cybercasts will include photos, graphics and real-time statistics for each game of both tournaments. Read More
UW-Madison awarded international business center
UW-Madison has been named one of 25 universities in the nation to have a Center for International Business Education and Research. Read More
Eight faculty receive Mid-Career Awards
Eight faculty who have excelled in the first half of their careers have received a boost for the second half through UW–Madison's 1998 Mid-Career Awards. Read More