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Research shows how computation can predict group conflict
When conflict breaks out in social groups, individuals make strategic decisions about how to behave based on their understanding of alliances and feuds in the group. Read More
AhR Pharma and WARF sign exclusive license for cancer-fighting hormone
AhR Pharmaceuticals Inc. and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) have signed an exclusive license agreement for ITE, a natural hormone discovered by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers with properties helpful in treating cancer, obesity and immune system disorders. Read More
Chancellor’s statement on the Sikh temple shootings
As the families of those slain at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek come together to grieve their painful loss today, we at UW–Madison extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies. Read More
The fun, food and festivity of UW–Madison Day at the Wisconsin State Fair
Even before Miss America made her lap around the Wisconsin State Fair atop the Bucky Wagon, Antonio Noguera had opened a little bit of the wider world to hundreds of fairgoers. Read More
Wisconsin Science Festival seeks partners to expand celebration statewide Sept. 27-30
After a rousing debut last fall in Madison, the Wisconsin Science Festival is encouraging supporters of learning and science from around the state to help expand the festival during its second year by staging local events this Sept. 27-30. Read More
Recent Sightings: Buzzing with activity
A bee keeps busy pollinating flowers planted in front of Bascom Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison during a summer morning. Read More
UW-Madison police win accreditation from a third agency
The University of Wisconsin Police Department this month became the only law enforcement agency in Wisconsin to be accredited by three different agencies. Read More
Dean of students communicates with students about voting
I believe it's important to help students learn to register and vote in elections of local, state and national importance. Read More
Million-dollar Keck Foundation grant funds UW–Madison genome research
An interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to fund research into creating synthetic genome "foundries." Read More
Conference helps 1,000 worldwide educators explore distance education
One of the largest conferences on distance education teaching and learning is bringing about 1,000 educators to Madison this week. Read More
Robinson wins 2012 Krieghbaum under-40 award
Sue Robinson, associate professor of journalism and mass communication at UW–Madison, was named the winner of the 2012 Krieghbaum Under-40 Award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Read More
Found in the University Archives: Crossing the pond in 1929
As people converge on London for the Olympic Games, we thought it might be fun to reflect on a time when travel across the Pond was much different. Read More
Masterworks from Italy coming to the Chazen Aug. 24
Forty-five works by Renaissance old masters will be on view in the Midwest for the first time in the exhibition Offering of the Angels: Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery. Read More
UW-Madison named a 2013 Best Buy in Fiske Guide to Colleges
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of just 20 public institutions, and 21 private, named as Best Buys in the “Fiske Guide to Colleges 2013.” Read More
A look at limnology research
A look at limnology research on Lake Mendota. Read More
New vet med dean discusses his priorities
Newly appointed School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Mark D. Markel spoke with Inside UW–Madison about his priorities and challenges for Wisconsin veterinary medical education and scholarship. Read More
UW–Madison welcomes third group of Chinese champions
Six world-class athletes arrived in Madison last weekend to become students in the Chinese Champions Program at UW–Madison. Read More
Movers encouraged to donate, recycle, dispose of unwanted items responsibly
It's a time when one person's refuse may be another's gold. Read More