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Expanded Science Expeditions opens doors to UW–Madison research
Ana Garic spends her days in a University of Wisconsin–Madison lab studying a public health problem with real impact in Wisconsin communities — which is why it feels so good to invite the public onto her turf for the campus’ annual Science Expeditions open house to be held April 5-7. Read More
UW alumna Alpert to talk about advertising career
Teresa Alpert's career took her on a path from the University of Wisconsin–Madison to special education teacher and engineer before leading her to a career in advertising. Read More
Just the facts: enrollment news you can use
The Five Ws aren’t just for J-Schoolers. With the spring enrollment period on the horizon, there’s no time like the present to investigate your options. Read More
Federal Appeals Project offers law students hands-on experience
Beginning next fall, a new clinical offering at the University of Wisconsin Law School will provide six law students with in-depth experience in appellate advocacy. Read More
Counties’ healthiness ranked by UW institute
Ozaukee County residents are among the healthiest in Wisconsin, according to the 2013 County Health Rankings released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Read More
Wisconsin Science Festival 2013 announces dates, call for presenters
After more than tripling attendance last year, the Wisconsin Science Festival is coming back for year three with plans for more activities at more sites that reach more people. The organizers announced today the 2013 festival will be held September 26-29 and issued an open call for presenters, communities, organizations and sponsors to get involved. Read More
Who shapes the news? Conference explores future of independent journalism
Can journalists remain independent as the line between editorial and advertorial blurs, and as journalists write increasingly for corporations, academic centers and nonprofit agencies? Read More
Investment Board, WARF launch $30 million venture fund to target early-stage companies
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board and Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation are creating an early-stage venture capital fund focused on information technology. Read More
MFA Student Emily Belknap Receives 2013 Chazen Prize
Painter and sculptor Emily Belknap has been named the winner of the 2013 Chazen Prize to an Outstanding MFA Student. Read More
Spring Sprint 5K benefits UW Arboretum
Inviting runners to kick off Earth Week, help welcome spring and celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Friends of the UW Arboretum is hosting the Spring Sprint for the Arb on Saturday, April 13. Read More
Energy institute fueling innovation in new facility
Gazing out at the roughly 60,000 cars that cross the intersection at the Wisconsin Energy Institute’s (WEI’s) doorstep, the reason the building exists is clear — energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels — and WEI’s research is poised to address the problem. Read More
Recent sightings: Going up!
Students from the Hoofer Mountaineering Club practice their skills on the rock-climbing wall at Union South. Read More
Weary of winter? Take a fresh look
Like the finishing touch of a lovely dessert, Mother Nature has continued to sprinkle the campus and surrounding areas with snow, reminding us that winter… Read More
Transplanted brain cells in monkeys light up personalized therapy
For the first time, scientists have transplanted neural cells derived from a monkey's skin into its brain and watched the cells develop into several types of mature brain cells, according to the authors of a new study in Cell Reports. After six months, the cells looked entirely normal, and were only detectable because they initially were tagged with a fluorescent protein. Read More
Chancellor Ward provides clarification on WISPIRG
I support registered student organizations, including WISPIRG, and the activities they provide for our students, though I think my actions are being misrepresented. Read More
Tribune executive to become risk management director
Cara Leeman, director of risk management at the Tribune Company in Chicago, Ill., has been selected as the new director of Risk Management at UW–Madison, Division of Business Services. Read More
Mayrent Institute symposium asks ‘Who owns sound culture?’
Who owns music? Musicians who compose, perform and record something? Music companies that sell recordings? Consumers who buy copies of the recordings? These are questions that swirl around contentious issues like end-user license agreements and anti-piracy laws, as well as the growing divide between musicians who create work in home sound studios and the mega-stars who work with major corporations. Read More
Summit celebrates community-engaged learning, research
For University of Wisconsin–Madison student Chloe Brown, taking the stage at the Morgridge Engaged Scholarship Summit isn't just an opportunity to present the results of her research on mentorship. Read More