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Follow the Volleyball Team on their Trip to Russia
The women's volleyball team has a Web site where they are posting a daily digital diary and photo album of their 21-day training and cultural trip to Russia.
University Theatre Stages Murder Mystery Musical
In his last University Theatre production, director John Staniunas guides the murder mystery musical ‘Something’s Afoot’ through a series of plot twists and elaborate…
Casting Call: UW–Madison National TV Spot
The university is looking for 50 of current and former students to appear in its new national TV spot, 'Anthem,' to be aired this coming fall and winter during broadcasts of Badger sporting events.
UW Prepares for U2
Here's some important information about parking, shuttle service, stadium rules and ticket sales for the U2 PopMart concert-goers who will take in the Wednesday evening, June 25, event at Camp Randall Stadium.
Arboretum Receives Gift of Land
A new reception and orientation hall for the UW Arboretum will become a reality, thanks to a gift of property appraised at $600,000 from local resident George Icke.
Roger Wyse Steps Down As Dean of CALS
Roger Wyse, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 1992, announced his resignation today, effective immediately.
Space Exploration Workshop Places Local Youths in the Role of NASA Engineers
Fourteen local 12- and 13-year-olds are getting the chance to experience first-hand what it is like to engineer a remote-controlled rover craft and guide it over a foreign terrain via computer-relayed commands.
Law School Addition, Renovation Earns Architecture Award
Recognizing its unique and challenging design, the American Institute of Architects' Wisconsin chapter has presented its highest award to the University of Wisconsin Law School for its recent addition and renovation.
‘Grandfather of American Legal History’ Dies at 86
Emeritus Law Professor J. Willard Hurst, widely regarded as the grandfather of American legal history, died at his home Wednesday from throat cancer. He was 86.
Worldwide Micromechanics Forum Coming to Madison
An international gathering of more than 150 scientists in Madison this Friday and Saturday will explore the latest in the quest to fabricate the world's tiniest machines.
Hoslet To Assist University’s State Relations Effort
Charles Hoslet, the executive assistant in the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and former chief legal counsel to Gov. Tommy Thompson, has been named special assistant to the chancellor for state relations.
NSF Gives UW-Based Internet Scout Project $3 Million Boost
With the help of a three-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the UW–Madison-based Internet Scout Project will continue to help educators and students everywhere on the World Wide Web 'surf smarter, not longer.'
Calorie Restriction Reduces Age-Related Muscle Loss
Researchers at UW–Madison have found that limiting calorie intake later in life can stall some of the muscle deterioration that normally accompanies aging.
Chancellor Ward Honors Community Partners
Chancellor David Ward hosted a ceremony on Thursday, June 12 to honor the hundreds of 'good neighbors' who have formed community service partnerships with the university.
Summer Forum To Probe Medical Ethics Issues
Five experts will talk about bioethics, cloning, genetic testing, death and dying, and the new health care system during a four-week forum on medical ethics, June l7-July l0. All lectures are free and open to the public.
New Advances in Fish Farming Draw a Line Between the Sexes
UW-Madison food scientist Jeff Malison and his colleagues are developing methods to raise same sex or sterile fish populations that will result in greater yields for walleye and perch farmers.
Portland State Selects Bernstine as President
Daniel O. Bernstine, dean of the Law School, has been named president of Portland State University.
Nobel Prize Winner Peter Doherty To Lecture
Peter Doherty, an immunologist and co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology, will deliver a lecture entitled 'Immunity in Respiratory Virus Infections' at noon on Wednesday, June 18.
‘Food for Thought’ Showcases UW–Madison Authors
The Kennedy Manor Dining Room and Bar is hosting “Food for Thought,” a series of three author dinners to benefit the Madison Public Library…
Argentina’s Burgeoning Milk Production Worries U.S. Dairy Exporters
UW-Madison agricultural economists Edward Jesse, Brad Barham and Tom Cox recently travelled to Argentina to assess the country's growing milk industry. Their conclusion: Anyone with plans to export U.S. dairy products better keep one eye on Argentina.