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English professor explores the ‘useful and sweet’ in medieval how-to texts
Lisa Cooper studies the ways in which medieval instruction books can be both practical and beautiful. Read More
WARF taps Fujifilm chief, local executives for Entrepreneurons series
WARF, in conjunction with BioForward, is hosting a special two-part series exploring why Wisconsin is the right environment for tech businesses. Read More
Trumbo trove resides at UW–Madison center
UW-Madison has a surprising connection with blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, subject of a current movie whose star, Bryan Cranston, was just nominated for an Oscar. Read More
UW astronomer recognized for demystifying star system
Sebastian Heinz has been honored by the American Astronomical Society for his work to unravel the mystery of Circinus X-1, a bizarre binary star system in our galaxy that exploded some 2,500 years ago. Read More
NSF awards $5 million for cybersecurity effort including UW–Madison
The security of more than $7 billion in federally-funded research will be significantly bolstered by establishment of the Center for Trustworthy Scientific Cyberinfrastructure. Read More
Tunable materials clear the way for advanced optics
In books and movies, wizards use magic spells to make the visible see-through. In reality, materials with properties called phase transitions can pull off a similar trick. Read More
UW–Madison, Madison College launch global studies partnership
The Global Studies Passport Program will offer opportunities for Madison College students to enroll in select international and area studies courses at UW–Madison. Read More
Business student’s innovative approach helps Ghanaian farmers with crop losses
Adolph Okine introduced a formula for predicting the negative effects of climate change on agriculture in his native country, and it paid off. Read More
Lung cell found to act as sensor, regulator of immune response
The cells are implicated in a wide range of human lung diseases, including asthma, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis and sudden infant death syndrome, among others. Read More
NIH grant to launch statewide study of the brain in people with epilepsy
The Epilepsy Connectome Project will use state-of-the-art, noninvasive brain imaging methods to understand how communication between brain areas changes as a result of epilepsy. Read More
Forward Motion airs Jan. 15
A sneak peek at the next Forward Motion — the Big Ten Network show all about UW–Madison. Read More
Clouds, like blankets, trap heat and are melting the Greenland Ice Sheet
A new study shows clouds are playing a larger role in heating the Greenland Ice Sheet than scientists previously believed, raising its temperature by 2 to 3 degrees compared to cloudless skies. Read More
Working group recommends coordination of campus research cores
“Implementation of these methods should contribute to a supportive, sustainable environment for research at UW–Madison,” the group says in its report. Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday activities encourage service, celebration
Ernest Green, one of the “Little Rock Nine” students who integrated Central High School following the Brown v. Board of Education decision, will present a keynote speech Monday night. Read More
Kinsey joins University Health Services as director of medical services
UHS welcomes William Kinsey, a specialist in family medicine with a passion for the Wisconsin Idea and a commitment to expanding access to health care. Read More
Campus & Community Summit kicks off Morgridge Center’s 20th anniversary
The event is the first in a year of celebratory activities. Read More
Leonard Berkowitz, influential social psychologist, dies at 89
Berkowitz was an emeritus psychology professor whose widely cited research explored influences on aggressive behavior, including the “weapons effect.” Read More
Moving moments: Our 10 favorite video stories of 2015
University Communications created these stories about the UW–Madison people, research and discoveries that made for a memorable year. Read More
UW agricultural economists recap trends of 2015, share forecasts for 2016
After a fantastic 2014, Wisconsin’s total net farm income took a big hit in 2015 — to the tune of $2 billion. While that’s a scary number, UW–Madison agricultural economists remind people to keep it in perspective. Read More
Show the Wisconsin Idea in action – win basketball tickets
The Chancellor’s Office invites UW–Madison students to showcase how you're advancing the Wisconsin Idea across the state. Create a short video and you could win tickets to an upcoming men’s basketball game. Read More