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Experts available to the media on 2012 Olympics
Let the games begin. And let experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison help with your coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London July 27 through Aug. 12. Read More
Printed photonic crystal mirrors shrink on-chip lasers down to size
Electrical engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington and at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have devised a new laser for on-chip optical connections that could give computers a huge boost in speed and energy efficiency. Read More
Recent sightings: Chancellor Ward participates in Grandparents University
Interim Chancellor David Ward and his grandson, August Ward, program an interactive computer game during a Grandparents University computer science class on July 20,… Read More
UW police host Dog Days of Summer picnic
The first annual Dog Days of Summer picnic, an official fundraising event dedicated to supporting the UW Police Department's K9 unit, will be held on Saturday, July 28. Read More
Memorial Library’s Special Collections department showcases new exhibit and much more
A new exhibit, "Expanding the Home Circle: An Exhibit of Artists' Books Paired with Illustrated Books from the Cairns Collection of American Women Writers," has been installed in Memorial Library's Special Collections department. The exhibit, on display until Sept. 14, was created and curated by UW–Madison art department alumna Rachel Melis. Read More
Lake algae: What you don’t see can really hurt you
The strikingly blue algae that afflicted the Madison lakes last week hardly needs a danger sign to warn of its toxicity. Read More
Northern Wisconsin high schoolers learn with stem cells, UW researchers
Eighteen top science students from northern Wisconsin high schools have earned the opportunity to hone their laboratory skills and work alongside leading researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison at a summer science camp focused on stem cells. Read More
UW Hospital and Clinics named top hospital in Wisconsin
In its first-ever ranking of hospitals by state, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics the top hospital in Wisconsin - and among the nation's top 50 hospitals in seven medical specialties. Read More
A Hubble Space Telescope original returns to Wisconsin
After a journey of some 535 million space miles, give or take, and years languishing in a cavernous government warehouse, one of the original scientific instruments aboard the Hubble Space Telescope has splashed down in Wisconsin. Read More
UW geneticist remembered as his papers are read
In a conference room in the Genetics/Biotech Building on campus, a small group gathers for a weekly discussion of a journal article. Read More
Calm waters: UW Lifesaving Station helps keep Lake Mendota safe
It’s a beautiful sunny day. People are swimming, sailing and enjoying summer relaxing on Lake Mendota, the campus’ 9,842-acre neighbor. Read More
Pharmacy dean to step down in September 2013
Jeanette Roberts, dean of the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy, says the public policy and political sides of health care have always interested her. After a 10-year run as the head of the UW System’s only pharmacy school, Roberts plans to step aside next year to pursue that passion. Read More
Students participate in summer session for Badger Volunteers
For the second year in a row, the Morgridge Center for Public Service has offered a summer session of its Badger Volunteers Program. During the regular academic year, nearly 500 UW–Madison students participate in Badger Volunteers each semester. The summer session operates on a much smaller scale with just 27 registered volunteers. It is 10 weeks long, from mid-June to mid-August. Read More
Heat wave: Rec Sports closes facilities
Temperatures in Madison are expected to soar over 100 degrees yet again. Read More
UW asks court to clarify whether adidas violated terms of contract
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents is asking a court to decide whether adidas has met the terms of its contract with UW–Madison and the Labor Code of Conduct. Read More
With help from Milwaukee company, two engineers graduate with a head start
Two University if Wisconsin–Madison engineering graduates had a head start on promising careers even as they crossed the stage in the May commencement ceremony. Now they will join the ranks of engineers at Rockwell Automation. Read More