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Relieving two headaches with one process
A team of UW–Madison researchers has been awarded a patent for a method to synthesize acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — from a natural compound derived from plant material. Read More
UW partnerships take 1st, 2nd in Alliance for the American Dream competition
LIFT Dane shared first place for its plan to help Dane County families who are weighed down by fixable civil legal problems and We Care for Dane Kids shared second place with its multi-pronged approach to transform the county's early childhood and after school care sectors. Read More
Blank’s Slate: UW celebrates Pride Month, Stonewall
Chancellor Blank and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor share how campus is marking the 50th anniversary of a groundbreaking moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Read More
A Trojan horse? Immune cells ferry deadly fungus from mouse lung into the blood
New research shows how inhaled fungal spores exit the lung and trigger a fatal infection in mice. It appears that lung macrophages abandon their posts as bodyguards and begin smuggling spores into the bloodstream. Read More
By dropping, throwing smart phones, students key into a 21st century approach to physics
In Professor Duncan Carlsmith's introductory physics classroom, smartphones are dropped, thrown and strapped to pendulums, and the data from their sensors is used to teach principles of physics. Read More
Get Social: #UWsoar welcomes new students
Almost every UW–Madison student starts their college career with a stint at SOAR. In this week's Get Social, check out the new students on campus and their amazing SOAR leaders. Read More
Long delays prescribing new antibiotics hinder market for needed drugs
A survey of 132 hospitals found that the delays could reduce the likelihood that drug companies will develop new antibiotics essential for treating diseases. Read More
Nominations sought for 2019-20 Outstanding Women of Color Awards
The awards honor women of color among UW–Madison faculty, staff, students or in the greater Madison community who have made notable contributions. Read More
Rec Sports’ Horn to join VCFA as chief of staff
“This is a great opportunity for me to broaden my service to an outstanding public research university,” Horn says. “I look forward to working under Vice Chancellor Heller’s leadership and with members of the campus community on a wide range of opportunities and challenges.” Read More
New ropes course brings people together through challenges
“One of our mantras is ‘choose your challenge’ which really means everyone is supposed to challenge themselves to their own level and hopefully step out of your comfort zone but not into a panic zone." Read More
Hundreds of policies to be organized in one accessible place
A cross-divisional team has been working since the beginning of the year to develop an online library for all university-wide policies, for which there is currently no single location for curating, searching and accessing them. Read More
Wisconsin Partnership Program: Helping our health
Created in 2004 with funds from the incorporation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield United of Wisconsin, the program has awarded more than $200 million through almost 500 research, education and community partnership grants. Read More
Seminar follows Wisconsin rivers on statewide bus tour
Photo gallery: The Wisconsin Idea Seminar 2019 River Tour followed some of the state's best-known waterways as part of a five-day, 600-mile bus trip around the state. Read More
Inside UW taking next week off
Due to the 4th of July holiday, Inside UW will not be published next week. We'll return to your inbox July 9. Read More
Nails’ Tales to be moved as part of plaza redesign
The project design for the UW Field House South Plaza includes an entry sign and landscape improvements, features that would be blocked by the 50-foot obelisk. Read More
Professor Gina Bryan named to American Academy of Nursing’s 2019 class of fellows
Throughout her career Bryan has worked to expand access to mental health care, particularly by arguing for the removal of legal barriers that limit advanced nurses from practicing to the full extent of their education and licensure. Read More
Wisconsin poverty rate fell overall and for children, but rose for elderly
The statewide overall poverty rate using the Wisconsin Poverty Measure dropped from 10.8 percent in 2016 to 10.2 percent in 2017, a significant drop, but still above the 2015 rate of 9.7 percent, according to UW–Madison researchers. Read More
UW–Madison heritage marker honors Ho-Chunk, recognizes land as ancestral home
Ho-Chunk President Wilfrid Cleveland's hope is that the plaque will "be a spark ... to learn about the Ho-Chunk people and the sacredness we hold for this land.” Read More
Young African leaders arrive in Madison for 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship
The University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed 25 Mandela Washington Fellows from Africa to campus Wednesday. In addition to attending a professional and academic institute here, they will take a deep dive into Wisconsin culture. Read More
Message from Chief Roman on ICE activity
In response to questions and concerns about increased immigration enforcement activity, Chief Roman shares information about campus and UWPD policies. Read More