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Buried fossil soils found to be awash in carbon
Soils that formed on the Earth’s surface thousands of years ago and that are now deeply buried features of vanished landscapes have been found to be rich in carbon, adding a new dimension to our planet’s carbon cycle. Read More
Babbling brooks adding to climate change?
Studying stream bubbles isn't exactly a walk in the park - what with the mud and ticks, the long days hiking and swimming through mucky streams, the sun exposure and scratching brush. Read More
Podestá named vice provost and dean of international studies
Guido Podestá, interim vice provost and dean of international studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been named to the position on a permanent basis. Read More
Climate Quest will use design thinking to develop climate change solutions
Climate Quest, a community-wide climate solutions challenge, is sponsoring a design-thinking workshop to help applicants grow the seeds of ideas into practical, high-impact climate change solutions. Read More
Tinkering fosters business success for Internet of Things Lab
At first, the students considered creating an app or a smart device. But when they got down to it, they decided simplicity really is bliss. Read More
Recent sightings: The Wisconsin Idea on tour
Forty UW–Madison faculty, academic staff and administrators are on a swing through the state known as the Wisconsin Idea Seminar. Read More
UW-Madison celebrates awards in the arts, announces Arts Institute reorganization
University of Wisconsin–Madison students performing spoken word, dance and drumming brought audience members to their feet at a surprise live performance during UW–Madison’s annual Arts Awards reception. Read More
Next wave of research: Ecology, super-sized
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, home of pioneering ecologists who studied lakes, forests, wetlands and prairies, is playing a key role in the next wave of ecological research: large teams of scientists confronting the dilemma of a changing climate on a shrinking planet. Read More
Ride to Farm seeks cyclists, pledges for UW beginning farmer school
Dozens of cyclists will be riding through the rolling hills of Iowa and Sauk counties on Saturday, May 31 to support the next generation of dairy and livestock farmers. Read More
Wisconsin Energy Institute building receives design awards
The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison received Project of the Year and Best Green-Built honors for its dedication to sustainability in design, construction and functionality at this year's Commercial Design Awards. Read More
Employees recognized with Administrative Improvement Awards
Three teams and one individual have been chosen to receive the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s 2014 Administrative Improvement Award. Read More
Public presentations scheduled for vice provost positions
Candidates for the positions of vice provost for teaching and learning and vice provost for faculty and staff will give public presentations starting this week. Read More
Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip rolls out for the first time
Twenty-eight University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates boarded a bus at the Memorial Union Monday morning bound for locations across Wisconsin. Read More
WARF appoints Tong to board presidency
Business leader Peter Tong has been appointed the new president of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) board of trustees. Tong, who was appointed May 9, succeeds John W. Rowe, who will remain a member of the board. Read More
Camp Randall commencement celebrates old and new traditions
As the University of Wisconsin–Madison celebrated its first outdoor commencement in 25 years, the weather was perfect: sunny, with just enough breeze to lift a few illicit beach balls over the heads of the graduates. Read More
Journalism scholarship established in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism is pleased to announce the creation of a graduate student scholarship fund in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss. Read More
Recent sighting: Crafty caps
After picking up their caps and gowns from the University Book Store, soon-to-be graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison decorate their mortarboards with glitter, painted Motion W logos and other personal touches during a craft-table session on May 15, 2014. For the first time in more than two decades, UW–Madison's spring commencement ceremony will be held outdoors at Camp Randall Stadium for approximately 5,400 bachelor's and master's degree candidates on May 17. Read More
Recent Sightings: Here’s the scoop …
Richard Slaughter, director of the Geology Museum, and UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank were among the many volunteer administrators on hand to serve Babcock Dairy ice cream during the annual Employment Recognition Ice Cream Social. Read More
Video: Uncommon unrainbow brings dash of color to sky
It’s a rainbow. It’s a sun dog. No, it’s a fire rainbow, which isn’t actually a rainbow at all. Read More
Veteran Services and Military Assistance Center opens at UW–Madison
Student veterans and active-duty military members at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have a new resource to aid them to access state and federal benefits. Read More