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Isotope maker breaks ground in Janesville: UW–Madison spinoff to employ 150
SHINE Medical Technologies, a firm spawned from research in the UW–Madison College of Engineering, broke ground today (Aug. 3) on “Building One” at its new location just south of Janesville. Read More
A thank you, and a goodbye — sweetened with ice cream
In honor of Project 72 — an outreach effort highlighting UW–Madison connections and alumni in all 72 Wisconsin counties — ice cream was served from… Read More
UW-Madison hosting statewide wine competition Aug. 7
MEDIA ADVISORY 08/03/17 Eighteen Wisconsin wineries will present 85 wines for judging at the first annual Wine Is Wisconsin on campus on Aug. 7. The… Read More
American voices from the past live again, as DARE recordings available online
More than 1,800 recordings of people interviewed for the Dictionary of American Regional English are now freely available online, hosted by the University of Wisconsin’s Digital Collections Center. Read More
A Badger’s guide to watching the 2017 Perseid meteor shower
The Perseid meteors are one of the most reliable meteor showers of the year, but if you want to see them, find a dark place. Here are some suggestions. Read More
UHS named top college health service for 2nd year in a row
“We're honored to be recognized for the outstanding care and services that each UHS staff member provides to students and the campus community," says Dr. William Kinsey, UHS Director of Medical Services and UW–Madison Chief Health Officer. Read More
Pregnancy loss and evolution of sex linked by cellular line dance
UW-Madison scientist Dan Levitis’ quest led to a discovery that helps explain why so many plants and animals lose so many offspring. The villain? Meiosis. Read More
Zika infections unlikely to be passed by kissing, casual contact
UW-Madison researchers have found in a study of monkeys that casual contact through saliva is not enough for the virus to move between hosts. Read More
OVCRGE welcomes human subjects program
IRBs are charged with overseeing research involving human subjects, such as this study in the Infant Learning Lab at UW–Madison’s Waisman Center. Read More
State cartographer’s office releases third edition of statewide parcel map
The state cartographer’s office at UW–Madison has released the latest update to a portal that pulls together 72 county databases that document who owns which parcels of land in Wisconsin. Read More
Undocumented immigration doesn’t worsen drug, alcohol problems in U.S., study indicates
An increase in the proportion of the population that is undocumented is associated with fewer drug arrests, drunken driving arrests and drug overdoses. Read More
Botswana president receives Global Citizen Award
Ian Khama, president of the Republic of Botswana, was presented with a Global Citizen Award by the International Division in the Alumni Lounge of the… Read More
Near-miracle stroke survivor heading for repeat vacation at “Stroke Camp”
The Wisconsin Refresh and Retreat Stroke Camp is part of a national network of weekends – think summer camp – for people recovering from strokes and those who for care for them. Read More
UW-Madison students reflect on study abroad experience
This summer, there are approximately 622 UW–Madison students studying abroad through International Academic Programs, up more than 19 percent compared to 2016. The students are scattered across the world, in 48 different countries. Read More
Mosquito-spread encephalitis found in Wisconsin horses
A wet and warm summer — much like last year, when EEE virus infected 18 horses in 11 Wisconsin counties — makes for good mosquito habitat and conditions conducive to the spread of viruses like EEE and West Nile virus. Read More
Q & A: New WID director Jo Handelsman on returning to UW, leading institute
Handelsman talks about the global challenges the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery is addressing, where the interdisciplinary research institute has been in its first seven years, and what its future looks like. Read More
Fox Racing’s founder got his start motorbiking at UW
UW grads Geoff and Josie Fox combined backgrounds in physics and art history, an appreciation for adventure, and a willingness to change course to gain incredible traction in the action sports industry. Read More
How to take in the eclipse: Tips from UW Space Place
The effects of the partial eclipse in Wisconsin will be subtle, but worth watching nonetheless. Read More
To pick a great gift, it’s better to give AND receive
A new study shows that gift recipients are happier with a present when the giver got themselves the same thing — a phenomenon researchers call "companionizing." Read More
The School of Music officially enters the digital age
This fall, the Mead Witter School of Music will add a new studio to Humanities: the Electro-Acoustic Research Space (EARS). Located in a former classroom, EARS will be stuffed with the latest electronic music equipment, and will be available to faculty, students, and collaborators within the School of Music and in other departments. Read More