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R. Alta Charo appointed to NIH advisory positions

September 7, 2012

Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has appointed R. Alta Charo to the Advisory Council for the new National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health. Read More

Choreographer, performer Sally Gross presents free programs

September 6, 2012

Legendary choreographer and performer Sally Gross will offer a half-dozen free public events as part of her visit to the University of Wisconsin–Madison as the fall 2012 Artist in Residence. Read More

UW-Madison announces First Wave/MC Lyte Scholarship presented by Hip Hop Sisters Network

September 6, 2012

A full-tuition First Wave scholarship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison was named today for the legendary pioneer for women in hip-hop, MC Lyte. Read More

Gaines and Zarov appointed associate deans at Law School

September 6, 2012

Meg Gaines, clinical professor of law and director of the Center for Patient Partnerships (CPP), was recently appointed associate dean for academic affairs and experiential learning at the UW Law School. Jonathan Zarov has been hired as associate dean for external affairs. Read More

Morgridge Center partners on Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive Sept. 7

September 5, 2012

The drive will be held from noon-6 p.m. at the Urban League of Greater Madison, 2222 S. Park St. Read More

Play to examine woman’s life in the male world of MIT math

September 5, 2012

Trust a good play to raise issues and spark debate. Read More

Fast, flexible electronics for the next generation of gadgetry

September 5, 2012

This year's thin, powerful smartphone quickly becomes yesterday's underperforming battery hog in today's consumer electronics market. Read More

Ironman Wisconsin will affect campus traffic on Sunday, Sept. 9

September 5, 2012

Ironman Wisconsin will take place Sunday, Sept. 9 and the event's running course involves several campus and city streets as well as the university's Howard Temin Lakeshore Path. Read More

#FindUW offers a social-media scavenger hunt for students

September 4, 2012

UW-Madison has a booming social-media scene, with hundreds of accounts stretching across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Foursquare. It also has historic buildings, time-honored traditions and a 935-acre campus. Read More

Recent Sightings: Meeting and greeting

September 4, 2012

Incoming transfer students participate in a networking activity during a Transfer Student Retreat event at Witte Hall at UW–Madison. Read More

Research on hive microbes may lead to better understanding of honeybee disease

September 4, 2012

If you spot a honeybee in the UW–Madison's Allen Centennial Gardens and are wondering where it came from, look up. Read More

Messages on Bascom Hill grab attention

September 4, 2012

Day in and day out, organizations across campus use the lower third of the hill as a way to publicize events, recruit members and raise awareness. It’s a low-tech way to reach target audiences in a high-tech world. Read More

UW-Madison students can explore international opportunities at Study Abroad Fair

September 4, 2012

Where in the world do you want to go? What do you want to see, learn and experience? Read More

Four honored as UW–Madison’s 2012 Outstanding Women of Color

September 4, 2012

Four women deeply rooted in the community through social justice work, service, research and community building have been named recipients of UW–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color Awards. Read More

UW-Madison wins high rankings from two magazines

September 2, 2012

A pair of magazines has scored the University of Wisconsin–Madison highly in separate rankings. Read More

UW scientists probe, attack late blight in potatoes

August 31, 2012

As the annual potato harvest begins, Wisconsin farmers continue to check their fields for late blight, the ferocious plant disease that caused the 1848 Irish potato famine and fueled massive emigration from Ireland. Read More

Recent Sightings: The adventure begins

August 31, 2012

Going up? A Badger Buddy volunteer (right) holds the elevator door as students and family members move belongings into Ogg Residence Hall. Read More