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Advanced nano-cutter boosts emerging materials research at UW–Madison
The unique machine, the first of its kind in North America, is capable of milling in three dimensions with nanometer precision.
New symposium will showcase postdocs’ research Sept. 20
All students, postdocs, faculty and staff are welcome at the inaugural UW–Madison Postdoctoral Research Symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 4:15 pm.
Campus officials seek to strengthen IT governance
UW-Madison is launching a study of information technology governance and structure on campus. The effort will be led by Mike Lehman, a former UW interim vice chancellor and executive with Sun Microsystems.
New faculty focus: David Ronis
David Ronis, assistant professor, Karen K. Bishop Director of University Opera • Hometown: Syosset, N.Y. • Educational background: B.F.A. in voice, SUNY Purchase;…
A century on, celebrating the first Yiddish-language college course
Louis Wolfenson started teaching Yiddish at the UW in 1916, more than 30 years before Yiddish classes originated in New York City.
Bill Elvey leaving UW–Madison facilities post
Under Elvey’s leadership, the campus has continued to make progress on facilities development, operational flexibilities and an updated Campus Master Plan.
Chancellor Blank: After budget cuts, time for state to reinvest
Now is the time for the state to reinvest in its higher education system, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank told a crowd of about…
Science arcade night, storytelling headline 2016 Wisconsin Science Festival
Now in its sixth year, the festival continues to grow, with activities spanning 34 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
Tickets available for ‘Go Big Read’ author event
Go Big Read authors are such celebrities on the UW–Madison campus, their keynotes are becoming big-ticket events. To address such high demand, the event will use tickets this year.
Study finds a key to nerve regeneration
Researchers have found a switch that redirects helper cells in the peripheral nervous system into "repair" mode. A new study suggests tactics that might assist recovery after physical injury.
UW-Madison wins two first-ever ‘NSF INCLUDES’ awards
Two projects of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research within UW–Madison’s School of Education are among those selected to receive first-ever National Science Foundation INCLUDES funding. The projects hope to develop bold new approaches for diversifying the science and engineering workforce of the United States.
Revamped Summer Term boosts enrollment, revenue
Students flocked to high-demand courses offered for the first time this summer, including an increased number of online courses.
UW-Madison ranked 10th best public college by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is 10th among public institutions in U.S. News & World Report‘s latest college rankings. Overall, UW–Madison ranks 44th in a six-way tie.
On Wisconsin magazine hosts chat with UW–Madison experts on election 2016
The magazine's article about the myriad ways campaigns and voters use social media will be the springboard for a live video chat Sept. 20.
Karcher named director of risk management
Jeff Karcher, director of risk management at UW- Stevens Point, has been selected as the new director of the risk management at UW–Madison.
GE visits campus to honor student contest winner, talk innovation
It’s hard to take Chris Nguyen seriously when he says, “I’m just a regular guy.” After all, he drew leaders from international industrial giant GE to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus Monday bearing awards and scholarship money.
Several road closures start week of Sept. 12
There will be three new road closures on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus starting the week of September 12. They are: University Bay Drive…
UW-Madison Army ROTC marks 100th anniversary by honoring distinguished alumni
The Badger Battalion, UW–Madison’s Army ROTC unit, will honor four distinguished graduates with induction into the unit’s Alumni Hall of Fame. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps.
UW-Madison grad leads student-athletes at UW-Whitewater
Kristina Navarro, who has her Ph.D. from the UW–Madison School of Education, uses her knowledge and connections to turn UW-Whitewater student-athletes into leaders on and off the playing field, through an innovative program.
Accelerated undergrad nursing program for 2nd degree students approved
The program is designed for students who already hold a degree in a different discipline. Upon graduation, they will be fully prepared to sit for licensure to practice as registered nurses.