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Athletics’ donation fuels School of Education literacy efforts
An official with UW–Madison’s athletic department presented a check worth more than $27,500 to the School of Education on Thursday night, May 8.
WARF holds Discovery Challenge spring event
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is holding the third annual Discovery Challenge, a research competition for UW–Madison graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all departments and fields of study.
Research by UW shapes national climate report
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers, including many affiliated with the Nelson Institute, contributed to the third U.S. National Climate Assessment released by the White House on May 6.
Dane County African-Americans have high cancer rates
African Americans in Dane County were 30 percent more likely than whites to be diagnosed with cancer.
Go Big Read selects “I Am Malala” for 2014-15
The Taliban thought bullets would silence Malala Yousafzai. But instead they made her voice stronger. Her book, “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban,” is the latest selection for Go Big Read, UW–Madison’s common-reading program.
Commencement preparations in full swing
Got those sequins ready for mortarboard decorations? How about dinner reservations for a family of 10? With days to go before the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s spring commencement ceremonies, everyone’s got something to plan.
Spring cleaning your life: four ways to make room for what matters most
While you’re toiling away these first few beautiful days of spring reorganizing your garage, cleaning out your basement, or simply tossing all that superfluous “stuff” you’ve accumulated over the last year, you might want to consider applying that same industrious ambition to other parts of your life as well.
Lifesaving station advises caution in the water
As the weather begins to get warmer, the UW Lifesaving Station is reminding people of the lake’s potential dangers and encouraging all of those enjoying the water to use caution.
Ride sharing app ‘Coride’ aimed at intercity travelers
A young business a University of Wisconsin–Madison grad student started, which links drivers with empty seats to people needing a ride between cities, is ready to launch a mobile app.
Backpacks for Madison seeks used backpacks to help people who are homeless
Are you graduating, moving-out or spring-cleaning? Have a backpack that you don’t need? Consider donating it to Backpacks for Madison, a campaign that collects suitcases and bags for homeless individuals.
Annual poverty report shows economy improving, but support programs still needed
The good news is that jobs, earnings and wages are beginning to rise again in Wisconsin as the economy slowly climbs back from the recession, according to an annual in-depth study of poverty in Wisconsin conducted by researchers at the Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Program matches doctors and rural communities that want each other
For some people, moving away from their small hometown is the ultimate goal. Dave Hubbard wanted the complete opposite. In his search for the perfect career in family medicine, the physician from southwestern Wisconsin wanted to return to his roots.
UW-Madison to build new competition pool
A new $26 million competition swimming pool will be included in the renovation of the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) on the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Chancellor honors more than 100 award-winning undergraduates
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank joined colleagues including outgoing Provost Paul DeLuca and Interim Vice Provost Chris Olsen on Monday to recognize students for excellence in research.
Division of Student Life plans May 9 student memorial
The Division of Student Life will remember UW–Madison students who passed away during the summer and 2013-14 academic year during a brief ceremony on Friday, May 9 at 1 p.m. at the Carillion Tower.
Faculty Senate approves research reorganization
The Faculty Senate on Monday approved a reorganization of leadership in the university’s research enterprise, dividing the responsibilities of the dean of the graduate school into two positions – the vice chancellor for research and graduate education and the dean of the Graduate School.
Three MSC director finalists to visit campus
Three finalists for the post of assistant dean of students and director of the Multicultural Student Center will meet with the campus community during visits this week.
License plate program supports need-based aid
At UW–Madison there are several ways you can help support students, but one easy way is to renew your license plates.
Endlich exhibit on display at Academic Staff Art Gallery
The Academic Staff Art Gallery, located in room 270 of Bascom Hall, is showcasing the works of Linda Endlich for this semester’s featured artist which can be seen through July.