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Annual Brittany Run gets new name and new location
The renamed, relocated, third annual Brittany Run/Brittany Zimmermann 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 in memory of Brittany Zimmermann of Marshfield, a 21-year-old UW–Madison junior murdered in her campus-area apartment in 2008. Read More
Mildred Fish-Harnack Lecture to feature women’s advocate Rashida Manjoo
Rashida Manjoo, an internationally recognized lawyer, teacher, and advocate who works to advance women's rights and human rights around the world, will deliver a major lecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison next week. Read More
New genetic mechanism for controlling blood cell development and blood vessel integrity found
The protein GATA2 is known as a "master regulator" of blood cell development. When a mutation occurs in the gene that makes GATA2, serious blood diseases such as acute myeloid leukemia can result. Read More
Researchers study how to wedge wireless broadband between TV signals
The demand for faster, more mobile Internet access for smartphones, tablets and laptops does more than strain the available space we have in our pockets and bags. There's a finite amount of wireless spectrum available to those gadgets as well. Read More
R. Alta Charo appointed to NIH advisory positions
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
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
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
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
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
Trust a good play to raise issues and spark debate. Read More
Fast, flexible electronics for the next generation of gadgetry
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
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
Recent Sightings: Meeting and greeting
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
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
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
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
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