Campus news Latest News
Professional degree a new tool for conservation leaders
In the face of unprecedented environmental challenges that demand novel solutions, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will soon begin accepting applications for a model graduate degree program to train tomorrow's conservation leaders. Read More
Bugher to retire after guiding University Research Park growth, success
Mark Bugher, who helped to mold UW–Madison’s University Research Park into an economic and technology transfer force admired nationally, plans to retire in October. Read More
Chalkboards invite ideas for Library Mall project
The academic year is over, but that’s not stopping Madison residents and visitors from writing on blackboards. Read More
First-year center welcomes two assistant directors
The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE), within the Division of Student Life, has announced two new assistant directors within the office. Read More
Online + face-to-face = blended learning
Blended learning gets talked about a lot in today’s educational circles. But what is it? And why is everyone talking about it? Read More
Awards celebrate community partnerships and Billups legacy
Mary Rouse is one of several honorees who will be recognized at the Community-University Partnership Awards on Wednesday, June 12 at Olin House. Read More
MOOCs workshop with European flavor next week
The European MOOCs in Global Context Workshop, a free event, will be held June 19-20 at the Wisconsin Idea Room inside the School of Education Building. Read More
With Ceres back in orbit, Planet Trek blasts off for the bike season
The Rodney Dangerfield of celestial bodies is back. Read More
Ned Kalin – revealing disorders of the brain
Dr. Ned Kalin, chair of the Department of Psychiatry, is an accomplished biological psychiatrist whose research focuses on anxiety. Through imaging studies and understanding the genetic and environmental components of mental illness, his lab is working toward discoveries that can form the basis of early interventions to treat children who are at risk of developing long-term anxiety and related psychiatric disorders. Read More
Biochemical Sciences Complex to be named after Hector F. DeLuca
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted Friday afternoon in favor of naming three UW–Madison buildings and a campus complex after renowned biochemist Hector F. DeLuca. Read More
Getting Back in the Fields
A farmer survives two life-threatening accidents and returns to the thing he loves best – farming. He does this through will, determination, help from people… Read More
Breaking New Ground
Food that was being left in the field to rot, finds a way into food pantries in a coordinated effort between farmers, the canning company… Read More
New signs to encourage lake safety
New signs have been installed along the Lake Mendota shoreline on the UW–Madison campus in an effort to draw more attention to lake safety. Read More
Perkins Loan repayment rate among highest in nation
UW-Madison students during the past two years have been among the top colleges in the nation in repaying many of their student loans, particularly federal loans given through the university, federal data shows. Read More
Ward: Update on state budget
The following message was distributed to the campus community on Thursday, June 6 from Interim Chancellor David Ward. Read More
Statement from Bob Lavigna on HR Design
On May 23, the legislature's Joint Committee on Finance amended the governor’s 2013-15 biennial budget bill to delay the effective date of the components of HR Design that require statutory changes until July 1, 2015. Read More
$18 million to study deadly secrets of flu, Ebola, West Nile viruses
In an effort to sort out why some viruses such as influenza, Ebola and West Nile are so lethal, a team of U.S. researchers plans a comprehensive effort to model how humans respond to these viral pathogens. Read More
Large, culturally significant textile collection unpacked
Yes, all kinds of works of art are being unpacked as part of the more than 13,000-piece Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection. The collection had been housed off campus for four years while work was being completed on the new Nancy Nicholas Hall in the School of Human Ecology Building. Read More