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Set in amber, fossil ants help reconstruct evolution of fungus farming
New UW–Madison research makes it clear that the constant threat of crop parasites repeatedly pushed evolution in ants in strikingly similar directions, creating structures that helped the ants reinforce their partnership with bacteria. Read More
UW Athletics completes safety review
A review of Athletics' health and safety-related policies and procedures affirmed the success of most of the department's practices and offered recommendations for an even greater level of care. Read More
Researchers find value in unusual type of plant material
UW-Madison scientists have shown that a recently-discovered variety of lignin, catechyl lignin (C-lignin), has attributes that could make it well-suited as the starting point for a range of bioproducts. Read More
Study finds Wisconsin’s African American poverty rate three to four times higher than white poverty rate
A new report from UW–Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty finds large disparities in poverty between white residents and those of color, especially African Americans. Read More
In dangerous fungal family’s befriending of plants, a story of loss
Researchers show that gene loss — not the evolution of new genes — helped drive the fly amanita mushroom into its symbiotic relationship with plants. Read More
Solar cell, married to liquid battery, achieves record efficiency
The technology Professor Song Jin is advancing – unifying solar electricity generation with storage – could first be used in off-grid, standalone energy systems. Read More
Morgridge, UW researchers win top prize in Nikon International Small World imaging contest
Two UW–Madison researchers won first place in the 2018 Nikon Small World in Motion Competition for a video depicting neural development in a zebrafish embryo. Read More
$19M grant to aid research on early signs of Alzheimer’s
The Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention has received a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health for an in-depth study of molecular signs of the disease in brain and spinal fluid. Read More
Breaking ground with Grace
Grace Wahba, who retired in August, was the first female faculty member in the Department of Statistics at UW–Madison. Her work centered on the extraction of information from large data sets, particularly in the medical field. Read More
‘Handshake’ helps UW–Madison students find jobs & internships
Handshake officially replaced BuckyNet and myECS as the primary campus tool for student recruitment and event management over the summer, and since then thousands of students and employers have made the transition to the new system. Read More
UW-Madison again makes top 50 in World University Rankings
The university ranked 43rd out of 1,258 universities worldwide, based on teaching, research and other factors. Read More
Get Social: Checking off your #BuckyList items
Anyone can have a bucket list, but it takes a UW–Madison student to have a #BuckyList. It's still early this semester, but students are plenty busy checking off those unique experiences they need to get to before graduating. Read More
Enhancement to faculty recruitment program to help diversify faculty
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is demonstrating its commitment to its faculty through an initiative designed to help recruit and retain faculty from underrepresented populations. Read More
Faculty of Color reception
Nearly 200 people attended the Faculty of Color Reception, an annual tradition to introduce newly hired faculty and announce recently promoted faculty of color. Read More
Wiscopinion poll: Best free campus activity
Last week's Wiscopinion asked for your favorite free campus activity, and a total of 152 students responded. Terrace After Dark received the most votes. Read More
Go Big Read author coming to UW–Madison
In “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, Dan Egan writes, “Like generations of the past, we know the damage we are doing to the lakes, and we know how to begin to stop it; unlike generations of the past, we aren’t doing it." Read More
Fuzzy fur of Peru’s Alpacas serves as inspiration for alum’s new UW-branded clothing company
Eighty seven percent of the world’s alpaca population are scattered across the highlands of Peru, but when UW alum Katie Lorenz travelled there between jobs in 2014, she didn’t know that. In fact, she knew next to nothing about the country and had no conception that the trip would lead to the creation of her own brand, CAMPO, that uses the lustrous fiber of the nation’s most famous – and fuzzy – export. Read More
Rising to the (voting) challenge
Volunteers for the City of Madison City Clerk's Office help eligible students register to vote during a National Voter Registration Day (NRVD) event held at Union South on Sept. 25. The election is Nov. 6. UW–Madison is participating in the Big Ten Voting Challenge, in which the 14 universities compete for the highest voter turnout. Read More
New generation: Unique technology could turbocharge electrical efficiency
Mechanical engineering Professor Sage Kokjohn is developing technology roughly twice as efficient as conventional fossil fuel-based power plants, which would provide more environmentally friendly power. Read More
Helping cows keep their cool: Professor, dairy farm collaborate
A UW–Madison assistant professor of dairy science and Extension animal welfare specialist travels the state to meet with milk producers, processors and others concerned about the well-being of Wisconsin’s signature farm animal. Read More