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UW Carbone Cancer Rearchers Named to Pediatric Cancer Dream Team
Dr. Paul Sondel Madison, Wisconsin — A “dream team” of pediatric cancer researchers at the UW Carbone Cancer Center is among scientists at seven… Read More
Recent sightings: Buzz talk
Internationally recognized artist and barber Faisal Abdu’Allah talks about his work while cutting the hair of volunteer Alison Jones-Chaim during a live salon held… Read More
UW Day at the Capitol showcases research, innovation
Thursday, April 4 was the annual UW–Madison, UW-Extension and UW Colleges Day at the Capitol. The event presented to legislators and the public the many ways that the innovation and research at the UW makes an impact all across Wisconsin. Read More
UW film professor reflects on friendship with Ebert
David Bordwell first met Roger Ebert, who died yesterday after a long battle with cancer, in 2000. Ebert invited him and his wife, film theorist Kristin Thompson, to dinner after Bordwell gave a speech in Chicago. Read More
UW stem cell pioneer Thomson earns innovation award
A prestigious scientific honor adds to the legacy of stem cell pioneer James Thomson. Read More
Legal affairs vice chancellor search under way
A 14-member search and screen committee has been formed to identify and select candidates for the position of vice chancellor for legal affairs at UW–Madison. Read More
UW set to receive, screen classic Taiwanese films
The screenings of two classic features directed by King Hu, a landmark figure in world cinema, mark the latest donations to the unique collection of celebrated Taiwanese films at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Chemical engineer receives prestigious Korean honor
Sangtae Kim, who has held both faculty and leadership positions at the UW–Madison, has received the 2013 Ho-Am Prize in Engineering, the highest honor from South Korea for research accomplishments in science, engineering, technology and math fields. Read More
Thin clouds drove Greenland’s record-breaking 2012 ice melt
If the sheet of ice covering Greenland were to melt in its entirety tomorrow, global sea levels would rise by 24 feet. Read More
Five UW staff receive Classified Employee Recognition Awards
Five members of UW–Madison’s classified staff have been named recipients of the 2013 Classified Employee Recognition Awards. Read More
Puzzle of how spiral galaxies get their arms comes into focus
Despite their common morphology, how galaxies like ours get and maintain their characteristic arms has proved to be an enduring puzzle in astrophysics. How do the arms of spiral galaxies arise? Do they change or come and go over time? Read More
New program offers patient advocacy certificate online
UW-Madison’s Center for Patient Partnerships (CPP) had offered classroom courses in patient advocacy before but last fall, for the first time, began an online option for its certificate program. Development of the online Consumer Health Advocacy Certificate was funded in part through a Morgridge Match Grant. Read More
Hilldale awards honor four for teaching, research, service
Four faculty members have been honored with the 2013 Hilldale Awards. Read More
Mark Johnson honored with Anthony Shadid ethics award
The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will honor Milwaukee Journal Sentinel health and science reporter Mark Johnson with the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics, at the center's annual conference April 5, 2013. Read More
Annual Wellness Expo raises awareness and funds for charity
The Wisconsin Wellness Expo, an annual event celebrating healthy lifestyle choices, is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at UW–Madison's Southeast Recreational Facility, commonly known as the SERF. Read More