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Moments in Time: Photographers’ Choice 2015
This now-annual collection of photographs compiled by University Communications photographers Jeff Miller and Bryce Richter highlights some of the decisive moments of 2015. Read More
Tenure task force to meet Dec. 23
The UW System Tenure Policy Task Force will meet next week to discuss draft proposals regarding faculty layoff and post-tenure review policies. Read More
Folklorist (and Grammy nominee) Jim Leary reflects on studying, sharing Midwest culture
With his bushy gray hair and sturdy boots, Jim Leary looks true to his origins in Wisconsin’s north woods. Read More
Study finds people transformed how species associated after 300 million years
The researchers found a surprising and very recent shift away from the steady relationship among species. Read More
UNESCO selects Yoshihiro Kawaoka as winner of Carlos J. Finlay Prize
Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a prominent influenza and Ebola researcher, was selected for his overall contributions to the field of microbiology. Read More
10,000-year record shows dramatic uplift at Andean volcano
The dramatic finding rested on a simple, painstaking study of the ancient lakeshore, which resembles a bathtub ring. Read More
Graduates to Watch
A few of the top students graduating from UW–Madison in December 2015. Read More
ExxonMobil, UW–Madison partner on biomass-to-transportation fuel research
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and ExxonMobil have announced a two-year agreement to research the fundamental chemistry of converting biomass into transportation fuels. Read More
$2.1 million grant will help gifted, low-income middle school students
The funding will make it possible to improve curriculum and educational programs for approximately 800 academically advanced 6th- and 7th-grade students in Wisconsin. Read More
Nominations accepted for Academic Staff Excellence Awards
For the 25th year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison plans to honor the achievements of nine extraordinary members of the academic staff. Read More
Town hall meeting on graduate stipend changes scheduled
“Graduate students play a critical role in the university’s educational and research excellence,” says Graduate School Dean William Karpus. Read More
Support swells for vital university research using fetal tissue and cells
Nearly 1,000 scientists and staff joined a growing chorus of objections to a state proposal to ban the use of fetal tissue in life-saving biomedical research. Read More
WARF announces additional grant to benefit IT, energy institute
An additional grant of $20 million to the UW–Madison campus was announced by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Board of Trustees this week. WARFs grant will help support important IT infrastructure commitments that are essential to the universitys research and academic mission. Also benefitting from the additional funds will be the Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI). Read More
UW System Regents, officials tour Waisman Center
UW System officials recently toured the Waisman Center, known for its groundbreaking work helping people with developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative disorders. Read More
Greenhouse gas emissions from freshwater higher than thought
Do not underestimate the babbling brook. When it comes to greenhouse gases, these bucolic water bodies have the potential to create a lot of hot air. Read More
First serotonin neurons made from human stem cells
Su-Chun Zhang, a pioneer in developing neurons from stem cells, has created a specialized nerve cell that makes serotonin. Read More
Regents approve request to spend donated funds for music building construction
The Board of Regents has approved a request to set aside $5 million to begin construction of the new School of Music Performance Building. Read More
BioForward names Mailick to board of directors
BioForward, a member-driven state association and the independent voice of Wisconsin’s bio-health industry, today announced several new additions to its board of directors, including Marsha Mailick, vice chancellor for research and graduate education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
When brain metabolism dips, desire goes up in monkeys on ‘female Viagra’
As “the female Viagra” comes to market, researchers are learning more about how the drug affects the brain. Read More
WARF and investment team honored with industry innovation award
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) has been presented with a 2015 Industry Innovation Award in the foundation category by Chief Investment Officer magazine. Read More