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Finalists announced for vice chancellor for finance and administration
Four finalists for the position of vice chancellor for finance and administration will begin giving public presentations on campus starting next week. Read More
Read On Wisconsin sponsors school visits by author Jacqueline Briggs Martin
The statewide, online literacy program is aimed at pre-K through high school students, promoting high-quality books throughout the year. Read More
Crystal growing contest gives middle, high school students a peek inside UW–Madison chemistry department
Hundreds of middle and high school students from across Wisconsin enjoyed some hands-on chemistry experience this spring through a crystal-growing contest organized by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Chemistry Department. Read More
Milwaukee foundation supports early-career faculty’s innovative research
For their distinct and innovative molecular research, two University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists have earned Shaw Scientist Awards from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Feyza Engin, assistant professor of biomolecular chemistry, and Srivatsan Raman, assistant professor of biochemistry, will each receive $200,000 in seed funding to advance their work. For more than 30 years, the Shaw Scientist Program has supported early career investigators pursuing promising ideas in biochemistry, biological sciences and cancer research. Read More
Deciding for others is more fun than doing it for ourselves, research shows
Making decisions can be tiring, but choosing a course of action for others is less draining and more enjoyable than when we do it… Read More
Johnson Controls, Engineering, UW-Milwaukee team up to improve vehicle fuel efficiency
Johnson Controls is partnering with the College of Engineering and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on two multi-year research projects aimed at enhancing the vehicle fuel efficiency. Read More
Spring comes sooner to urban heat islands, with potential consequences for wildlife
It may be music to gardeners’ ears, but that tune could be alarming to some native and migratory birds and bugs. Read More
Single-step hydrogen peroxide production could be cleaner, more efficient
The work opens new avenues for the direct synthesis of a chemical needed in large volumes for the laundry and paper bleaching industry. Read More
New strategy could yield more precise seasonal flu vaccine
The new approach would better forecast the naturally occurring mutations that help seasonal flu virus dodge vaccines. Read More
Arts Institute director finalists announced
A search and screen committee has named three finalists, presenting its recommendations to Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf. Read More
Terrace time
Crowds thronged the Memorial Union Terrace this week as it reopened following a major renovation.
UW tech spinoff promises to rethink design with ultra-fast software
Everything changes if you can figure out a way to keep a "hungry" computer processor fed. Read More
Student Financial Aid director finalists announced
The candidates are Nicholas Prewett, director of financial aid at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and Susan M. Teerink, director of financial aid at Marquette University. Read More
Vilas professors and investigators honored
The faculty members were recognized May 11 with awards supported by the estate of the late professor, Senator and Regent William F. Vilas. Read More
Video: The Class of 2016, in their own words
Who are they thankful for? Where do they hope to work? What will they remember fondly? What surprised them? And what if they'd known then what they know now? Read More
ROTC students commissioned as officers upon graduation
The group of graduates are future leaders in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. Read More
Panda poop study provides insights into microbiome, reproductive troubles
Gastrointestinal diseases are a major cause of mortality in pandas but scientists understand little about their digestive process. Read More
UW technology key to growth as firm stays in Madison long after sale
The explosion in next-generation sequencing has opened windows throughout medicine and biology. Read More
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity suspended
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, 627 N. Lake St., has been suspended from all university activities until Nov. 1, 2016. Read More
Ready to serve
Members of UW–Madison’s Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units take the oath of office during a commissioning ceremony Saturday, led by Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman,… Read More