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UW Law School launches clinic to aid domestic violence victims

October 25, 2018

For domestic violence victims seeking protection from an abusive partner, restraining orders are often a first line of defense. The new clinic aims to help them get those orders. Read More

Statement of support for TGQ+ members of the UW–Madison community

October 25, 2018

UW–Madison welcomes, values and supports students, faculty and staff of all gender identities, including transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and non-binary individuals. Read More

Media advisory: UW–Madison experts not scared to talk Halloween

October 25, 2018

Halloween is a time to share spooky stories while playing dress-up and eating candy. What’s not to like? (Except candy corn.) Experts from UW–Madison can talk on a variety of subjects including vampires, spiders, bats and pumpkins. Read More

Discussing science journalism in the era of fake news

October 25, 2018

Laura Helmuth, the fall 2018 UW–Madison Science Writer in Residence, had a lively discussion with other panelists about "Science Journalism in the Age of Fake News" Wednesday at Steenbock's on Orchard in the Discovery Building. Read More

WCER launches new research-to-practice center in early childhood education

October 25, 2018

The new center will increase equal educational opportunities for young children, their families and their teachers by supporting research, policy analyses and professional development. Read More

Poll results: What did you do for homecoming?

October 24, 2018

In last week’s Wiscopinion, we asked what you planned to do for Homecoming. The results:… Read More

Get Social: Voting takes center stage

October 24, 2018

With Election Day two weeks away, and early in-person voting started, plenty of Badgers are letting everyone know that they're out there doing their civic duty. Read More

University Housing responds to resident feedback, improves WiFi technology

October 24, 2018

For those living in University Housing, surfing the web, streaming movies and staying connected is now easier, faster and better than before. Read More

Student to student: 7 UW-inspired costumes to wear this Halloween

October 24, 2018

If you have still yet to come up with a Halloween outfit and want to have the coolest costume on campus, grab your hot glue gun, sewing needle and tape and try out some of these costume ideas that are literally inspired by UW–Madison. Read More

From poles to polls: Community art project gets out the afghans to get out the vote

October 24, 2018

An art project designed to encourage people to vote uses a new tactic: “yarn bomb cozies” on light poles on Bascom Hill. Read More

Five things everyone should know about vampire bats

October 24, 2018

For one thing, vampire bats don't suck. Instead, they use their razor-sharp teeth to make an incision in the skin and then proceed to lap up the blood like a kitten. Read more from a doctoral student who wrote a master's thesis on the bats. Read More

Professor Clark-Pujara honored by UW System

October 23, 2018

UW System honored UW–Madison Associate Professor of Afro-American Studies Christy Clark-Pujara with an Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. In addition, former Dean of Students Lori Berquam received the 2018 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People. Read More