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Profile of Professor Richard Davis
A touching profile about bass professor Richard Davis, who combines his passion for the bass and life lessons to teach more than just music.
Virtual Colonoscopy
Doctors at UW–Madison use a new, less invasive procedure to help diagnose colon cancer and it saves the life of the physician’s father.
Brain Pressure Monitor Implant
Doctors at UW–Madison design a new device that uses a less invasive method to measure pressure on the brain.
Class aims to birth software companies at UW–Madison
Paul Barford, a UW–Madison professor of computer science, has a proposition, and he's got five minutes to make it.
UW–Madison strives to improve sexual assault reporting processes
Yesterday’s Daily Cardinal published a letter from a graduate of UW–Madison outlining her experiences following a sexual assault while she was enrolled as a student. We’re deeply saddened to learn of her experience and want to explain how we’re working to end sexual violence on the UW–Madison campus.
Celebrating sustainability during Homecoming
Homecoming Week 2012 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison kicked off Sunday with a campus cleanup event - a fitting opening for a week filled with sustainability-themed activities.
Psychology prof studies what’s behind candidates’ smiles
As she was watching the first presidential debate, psychology Professor Paula Niedenthal couldn't help but notice something odd about Barack Obama's smile.
WiscAlerts to test on Tuesday
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning a full-scale test of WiscAlerts, the campus emergency notification system. The test will take place sometime between 10…
FACETS contemporary ballet concert set Nov. 15-17
Marlene Skog, an assistant professor of dance, will present the first concert of contemporary ballet at the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall, Nov. 15-17 at 8 p.m.
Downtown streets to be closed for UW Homecoming Parade Oct. 26
Some major downtown Madison streets will be closed for several hours on Friday, Oct. 26 for the annual University of Wisconsin Homecoming Parade.
Annual Homecoming week to emphasize community service
In the spirit of tradition and giving back to the community, students will step up during this year's Homecoming week at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to help those in need and make campus a more beautiful place for all.
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery receives innovative green building award
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been chosen for a top sustainability award for the innovative and sustainable design of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery building.
New farm-to-school project aims to make it easier for public schools to serve Wisconsin vegetables
A lot of parents want their kids' schools to serve more fresh and local food for lunch, and schools would like to oblige, but that's no simple task.
UW prof’s award-winning ‘Slow Violence’ gives voice to global struggle
The cover of Rob Nixon's new book features black smoke, drifting across a dreary cityscape.
Qualities of the next chancellor discussed in campus forums
The next person to lead UW–Madison should be a person skilled in diplomacy and multi-tasking who can communicate a common vision of the mission of the university, while advancing the Wisconsin Idea, championing student involvement and diversity.
Six months later, #UWRightNow still making waves
On April 18, 2012, thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members contributed to a landmark effort in documenting life at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
New faculty members eager to make their mark
For Kimberlee and Randy Gretebeck, accepting positions at the University of Wisconsin–Madison meant coming home.
Keck observations bring weather of Uranus into sharp focus
In 1986, when Voyager swept past Uranus, the probe's portraits of the planet were "notoriously bland," disappointing scientists, yielding few new details of the planet and its atmosphere, and giving it a reputation as a bore of the solar system.
Top economists to address issues in the November election
Two of the nation's top economic experts, former John McCain adviser Douglas Holtz-Eakin and former Obama administration official Jeffrey B. Liebman, will discuss issues in the November election in a lecture hosted by the UW–Madison Department of Economics and the Economics Student Association.