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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

New Faculty Focus: Amanda Margolis

October 23, 2018

Name: Amanda Margolis Title: Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy Hometown: Verona, WI Amanda Margolis Educational/professional background: PharmD from the University… Read More

DreamUp Wisconsin selects 11 initial proposals for boosting the middle class in Dane County

October 22, 2018

All the ideas have the potential to improve the lives of families in Dane County and to inform ways to strengthen the middle class throughout the United States. Read More

CALS professor uses diagnostic imaging to enhance understanding of muscles

October 22, 2018

Former college wrestler develops imaging techniques to more accurately evaluate muscle as it responds to aging and disease and how to best treat muscle wasting. Read More

Homecoming fun

October 19, 2018

Thousands of spectators lined State Street to cheer on the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18. Read More

Wisconsin Partnership grant recipient among Time Magazine’s 50 most influential in health care

October 19, 2018

Aaron Perry founded the Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association in 2007 and set in motion his vision to improve health for black men and boys in Dane County. Read More

A splash of silver turns diamond films shades of green, blue or purple

October 19, 2018

A UW–Madison researcher has succeeded in creating an array of colorful thin diamond films, which will help explore light-powered chemical reactions catalyzed by diamond. Read More

WARF announces annual grant figures and 2018 Innovation Award winners

October 19, 2018

WARF has granted the university $73 million for the 2018-19 academic year, along with $12.5 million for the Morgridge Institute for Research, in its annual investment in UW–Madison-based research and education. Read More

Foxconn Days showcase technology, opportunities

October 18, 2018

Foxconn staff were available to share details about the Foxconn Institute for Research in Science and Technology and to discuss career opportunities.  Read More

WARF announces annual grant figures and Innovation Award winners

October 18, 2018

Capping a day devoted to advancing campus innovators, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) announced that it has granted the university $73 million for the 2018-19 academic year. Read More

Dance talk a hit at RedTalk

October 18, 2018

The Homecoming RedTalk on Wednesday night featured choreographers Frank Gatson Jr. and Rebecca Arends, both UW–Madison graduates. Read More