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Report shows much room for improvement in Wisconsin’s health
The report by researchers at the UW Population Health Institute gives Wisconsin a grade of B– for overall health, and warns that we are falling behind other states.
Madison police captain to lead UWPD as new chief
Kristen Roman, a UW–Madison graduate who has extensive experience in community outreach, mental health issues and services to vulnerable populations, will begin her duties on campus Jan. 9.
Students, families encouraged to plan ahead for weekend winter storm
What you should know about commencement and final exams, with 7-11 inches of snow, gusty winds and subzero temperatures in the forecast.
Professor’s suggestion spawned a billion-dollar catalog powerhouse in Wisconsin
Ray Kubly Sr. started The Swiss Colony in 1926, the year he graduated from UW–Madison. It has evolved into a billion-dollar-a-year, multi-catalog company.
Awake despite anesthesia? Study finds risk lower than thought
A new study found that, contrary to many previous studies, just more than 4 percent of surgical patients were conscious while under general anesthesia. None remembered it afterward.
Nicholas Match raises $100 million for UW–Madison scholarships
Once fully funded, the gifts will generate about $4.5 million in annual scholarships to recruit and retain outstanding students.
Moments in Time 2016: Photographers’ Choice
A pictorial look back at 2016 reveals that these 366 days at UW–Madison were filled with inspiring moments, both ordinary and extraordinary.
Odyssey Project wins $100,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Odyssey Project has received a $100,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to help expand Odyssey Junior.
‘Go Big Read’ seeking book submissions featuring contemporary issues
Go Big Read is opening up nominations to any book that has a contemporary theme that will lend itself to discussion.
UW-Madison winter commencement takes place Sunday
Just more than 1,000 students will take part in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's winter commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Kohl Center.
Q&A: Student speaker says UW ‘transformed’ him
Student keynote speaker Terrence Thurk, who's graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, was selected after submitting a video showing his passion for UW–Madison.
From public outreach to peer review, UW–Madison scientists find value in social media
At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a survey of 372 scientists engaged in biological or physical science research shows that scientists are increasingly using social media to communicate with nonscientific audiences.
UW Law School family law expert selected for research chair
A University of Wisconsin Law School professor will use an innovative research chair to complete a project that examines the civil justice experiences of unrepresented parents in child support cases.
UW-Madison spinoff in Janesville awarded $10 million for critical medical isotope
SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. of Janesville has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance production of an isotope used in cancer and heart diagnosis.
Abdu’Allah to lead arts learning community
Artist — and barber — Faisal Abdu’Allah talks about his work while cutting the hair of volunteer Alison Jones Chaim during…
UW monitoring possibility of new campus carry proposal
University leaders say they will continue to oppose any legislation that would allow concealed weapons in university buildings.
Q&A: Cotter to retire after more than a quarter century at UW–Madison
After 26 years at UW–Madison, Maury Cotter will retire in January from her position as director of UW–Madison’s Office of Quality Improvement.
UW Shelter Medicine, WVDL assist with cases of influenza in shelter cats
Thirteen cats in a New York City shelter have tested positive for influenza A. One of them has died.
Fred Blattner: genetics pioneer, entrepreneurial success, and all that jazz
Fred Blattner has been doing DNA research for more than 50 years, and he founded or co-founded three successful companies all focused on DNA: DNASTAR, Nimblegen and Scarab Genomics.
UW’s first Philanthropy Lab class to award $50,000 to nonprofit groups
On Dec. 12, members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s first Philanthropy Lab class will award $10,000 each to five local nonprofits, in the culmination of a new semester-long course that offered an innovative learning opportunity in philanthropic giving.