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Advanced Placement coursework continues to benefit college students
February 8, 2012The College Board AP Report to the Nation shows that students who earn advanced placement credit in high school typically experience greater academic success in college, are better prepared for coursework, and are more likely to earn a college degree than their peers.
Peercy, longtime UW–Madison engineering dean, to retire
February 8, 2012In 1999, first-year dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering Paul Peercy looked around at the other new kids - the undergraduate students - and wondered why more than half of them were not persisting into their second year as engineering majors.
Physics Department open house welcomes community
February 8, 2012The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Physics will throw open its doors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, for its fifth annual Physics Fair.
Hunting could hurt genetic diversity of sandhill cranes, UW research suggests
February 8, 2012As Wisconsin lawmakers debate whether to establish a hunting season for sandhill cranes, they may want to consider more than just the sheer number of birds, suggests a University of Wisconsin–Madison specialist in avian genetics.
Study shows calories drive earlier puberty
February 8, 2012Environmental pollutants, eating habits, lack of exercise and genetic traits have all been raised as possible causes of earlier puberty onset in girls in recent years. Now we may now know why: It's the calories, as reported by Ei Terasawa, Joe Kurian, Ricki Colman and colleagues at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center.
UW-Madison named one of nation’s best values in higher education
February 7, 2012The University of Wisconsin–Madison was named one of the nation's best values in higher education by the Princeton Review, ranking fifth among public colleges and universities.
Talks address access, affordability in higher education
February 7, 2012In his Academy Evening talks titled "Keeping College Accessible: Charting a New Course for Higher Education," University of Arizona professor Gary Rhoades will provide a seasoned, national perspective on the key factors affecting college affordability, social stratification, and educational quality.
Cycle for Sight raises funds for vision research
February 7, 2012The second annual "Cycle for Sight" event will be held from 10am to 2pm Feb. 11 at two UW–Madison recreational facilities, the Natatorium and the South East Recreational Facility.
Sturgeon “thunder” has roots in biological process
February 7, 2012Research into the mysterious sounds that lake sturgeon produce resumes in April, or whenever the water warms to a temperature conducive for fish spawning, which is the best time to experience sturgeon “thunder.”
Student Organization Fair shows off more than 300 groups on Feb. 8
February 7, 2012University of Wisconsin–Madison students can sample the wide diversity of student groups at the spring 2012 Student Organization Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Kohl Center.
Evolution’s oddities are focus of Darwin Day
February 7, 2012The annual celebration of Charles Darwin’s birthday at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will highlight the evolutionary significance of strange life forms, including the octopus and enormous flowers.
New general manager takes the reins at University Club
February 7, 2012Justin Duris, 34, worked in catering while studying biology at the University of Minnesota. Much to his surprise, he discovered he like the catering business, so much so that he has made a career out of it.
First Book Award lends crucial support to junior faculty
February 7, 2012From the time they are hired, humanities faculty members begin working to turn the dissertation that earned them a Ph.D. into a book that will earn them tenure. But it’s not as easy as handing pages over to a publisher.
Campus and community events highlight Black History Month
February 6, 2012Across the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and the Madison community, a number of events will be held to celebrate the meaning and importance of Black History Month.
Metabolic “breathalyzer” reveals early signs of disease
February 6, 2012The future of disease diagnosis may lie in a "breathalyzer"-like technology currently under development at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Smallest tools could give biggest results in bone repair
February 6, 2012When William Murphy works with some of the most powerful tools in biology, he thinks about making tools that can fit together. These constructions sound a bit like socket wrenches, which can be assembled to turn a half-inch nut in tight quarters, or to loosen a rusted-tight one-inch bolt using a very persuasive lever.
Statement of Interim Chancellor David Ward on second Chadima allegation
February 6, 2012Here is a statement issued today (Monday, Feb. 6) by Interim Chancellor David Ward:
Interim chancellor’s memo to the Labor Licensing Policy Committee
February 3, 2012Here is a memo from Interim Chancellor David Ward to the Labor Licensing Policy Committee in response to a new statement from adidas on the PT Kizone factory situation.
UW-Madison launches Wisconsin Idea Scholars Program
February 3, 2012A group of 31 community leaders from all over the state will convene at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as part of the Wisconsin Idea Scholars Program.