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UW, Madison schools team up to train mindfulness muscles

July 1, 2014

Mindfulness practice in the classroom may be one way to help students improve their academic performance, nurture their emotional well-being and bolster their behavior. Read More

Menu for success: EatStreet finds fast growth in fast delivery

July 1, 2014

It’s startup city at the offices of EatStreet in downtown Madison: bikes in the corridors; backpacks in the corners; construction workers running cable for the large new office that will be filled within weeks by engineers and product managers. Business is booming, says Matt Howard, EatStreet’s president. The company — a coast-to-coast, online restaurant take-out ordering service — has more than doubled its list of customers since January, and it’s just received a $6-million investment. Read More

‘Science is fun’ offers traditional July Fourth show

July 1, 2014

Chemist and stage master Bassam Shakhashiri will present “Science and Fireworks: Sights and Sounds for Independence Day,” on the Memorial Union Terrace July 4. Read More

Why Files recognized by school librarians

June 30, 2014

The Why Files, an online science magazine published by the University of Wisconsin–Madison was honored as one of the Best Websites for Teaching and Learning by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Read More

UW-Madison dean helps with study on young adults’ financial well being

June 30, 2014

The majority of young adults are struggling to achieve financial security in their transition from college to adulthood, according to the latest report from a longitudinal study. Read More

More Than Movement

June 27, 2014

Recent Sightings: Stadium cinema

June 27, 2014

Everything was awesome – the weather, the crowd and the movie – as more than 6,000 people made themselves at home on the football field and in the stands of Camp Randall Stadium to watch a free, public screening of "The Lego Movie" on Thursday, June 26. Read More

Early life stress can leave lasting impacts on the brain

June 27, 2014

For children, stress can go a long way. A little bit provides a platform for learning, adapting and coping. But a lot of it - chronic, toxic stress like poverty, neglect and physical abuse - can have lasting negative impacts. Read More

Smith appointed secretary of the faculty at UW–Madison

June 27, 2014

Steven K. Smith, associate director of the Global Studies program, has been named the new secretary of the faculty. Read More

Scientists find the shocking truth about electric fish

June 26, 2014

Scientists have found how the electric fish evolved its jolt. Read More

Lucas named University Communications director

June 24, 2014

John Lucas, an experienced communicator with a background in news, social media and media relations, has been named executive director of University Communications at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Yeast researcher, Chris Hittinger, named Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences

June 24, 2014

A University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher, well known for his work studying yeast fermentation, has been named a Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Read More

UW-Madison becomes newest Intel Parallel Computing Center

June 24, 2014

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been selected to join the Intel Parallel Computing Centers program. Read More

Lake Mendota mapmaker shows depth of her appreciation

June 24, 2014

Caroline Rose remembers the first time she saw Lake Mendota. The Minnesota native had been accepted at UW–Madison and came to campus for a visit. Read More

Summer Music Clinic celebrates eight decades of hitting the high notes

June 23, 2014

For 80 years, UW–Madison’s Summer Music Clinic has provided its campers with the chance to learn new skills through a variety of different classes and performance opportunities. Read More

On-campus housing gets high marks from residents

June 23, 2014

Annual surveys of on-campus residents consistently tell of an overwhelmingly positive experience no matter which of the 19 residence halls in which they lived. Read More