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New conflict-of-interest rules take effect Aug. 24
Mandated federal conflict-of-interest rules will tighten considerably on Aug. 24, affecting thousands of faculty, staff and some students on campus.
UW faculty, students aid African conservation efforts
Faculty and students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison will lend their expertise to conservation efforts in central Africa as the first university member of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership.
Two UW–Madison researchers build ties with Indonesia
It took a trip halfway around the world to bring two University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists together.
Man arrested following campus-area attack
A man has been arrested after an early Saturday morning attack of a 21-year-old woman in the 500 block of North Lake Street.
Statement on sanctions against Penn State University
UW-Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward and Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez issued a statement in regard to the announcement of sanctions against Penn State University.
Hands-On Exploration
Think the UW campus slows down during the summer? Well, think again: The university is a mighty busy place well into August as new students…
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.
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.
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,…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.