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Unparalleled pomp attends professor’s Finnish fete

July 5, 2016

Sociology Professor Douglas Maynard has received many honors in his career but until recently, they never came with a sword. Read More

New startups ‘graduate’ from UW business accelerator

July 5, 2016

The companies launched with help from the D2P program are working in such areas as growing brain cells, virtual reality and stroke rehabilitation. Read More

Statement on the death of student Beau Solomon

July 4, 2016

Chancellor Rebecca Blank's statement on the death of student Beau Solomon in Rome, Italy. Read More

Red threads

July 1, 2016

Badger backers make their way through smoke machines as they enter the stadium tunnel during the Night of the New Red Threads Under Armour launch party at Camp Randall Stadium on June 30. The event marked the beginning of a new $96 million, 10-year apparel partnership between Wisconsin Athletics and Under Armour. Read More

UW-Madison spinoff taking a big bite out of swallowing problems

July 1, 2016

Swallow Solutions' system sets up a customized therapy program so users can strengthen the tongue and associated swallowing muscles in the throat. Read More

Gulbrandsen reflects on 16 years shepherding innovation at WARF

June 28, 2016

WARF saves taxpayers a lot of money, but WARF only succeeds if UW–Madison succeeds," says Gulbrandsen, who led the foundation for 16 years. "UW–Madison and WARF benefit the state and the entire world, and that’s something the state should be proud of. Read More

About to retire, H.R.’s Lavigna looks back

June 28, 2016

Lavigna led the effort, called HR Design, in which his team engaged the entire campus in a conversation about what this new system should look like. Read More

Lloyd named director of Space Management Office

June 28, 2016

He will keep tabs on more than 17 million square feet of academic and research space on campus. Read More

Fundamental discovery slashes energy cost of chemical reactions

June 27, 2016

"We get two for the price of one," says researcher Shannon Stahl, "and we can save half a volt ... In a fuel cell, that is significant saving of energy." Read More

Kawaoka to receive Japan Academy award, presented by Emperor and Empress

June 22, 2016

Yoshihiro Kawaoka was chosen for his fundamental studies of the influenza virus leading to improved vaccines and better understanding of pandemic flu. Read More