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UW-Madison journalism students explore ideal in K-12 education
When it comes to K-12 education in the state of Wisconsin, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison journalism students has a pretty good idea of what would make for the ideal system.
UW police honored by local Red Cross chapter
The Badger Chapter of the American Red Cross has named the UW–Madison Police Department the 2011 Top Public Safety Unit in Dane County.
Creator of Bucky dies, but legacy of mascot lives on
It would be easy to think that Bucky Badger always existed. That he always magically appeared at every single game, every single event. That we always knew “how to Bucky.”
Geology student drills into Tohoku quake source
For the past eight weeks, geoscience graduate student Tamara Jeppson has traded her usual commute, from her Madison apartment to Weeks Hall on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, for a single flight of stairs.
Clinical trial: More evidence that cancer drug treats macular degeneration
The second year of data from a nationwide, federally funded trial continues to show that the cancer drug Avastin (bevacizumab) is an effective and economical treatment for age-related macular degeneration.
Tracking the vampire in myth, culture and politics
After Tomislav Longinovic left his homeland, Yugoslavia splintered into seven nations.
HR Design work teams seek feedback in Web chat
HR Design phase 2 work teams – Employee Development, Performance Management, Transition and Succession, and Workplace Flexibility – will hold an hour-long Web chat beginning at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 23.
Emeriti to see change in parking program
Transportation Services has established new parking options for individuals with emeriti status, effective July 1.
Strategic purchasing recommended by administrative excellence teams
New recommendations will provide a new strategic purchasing direction for the UW–Madison and save nearly $14 million over five years, according to estimates by teams working on the Administrative Excellence project.
Celebrate the retirement of University Houses Preschool employee
To show appreciation for her dedication to teaching at University Houses Preschool, a retirement celebration will be hosted honoring Becky Evans’ career.
Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), commonly known as sleep apnea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study.
Online library searching just got better
Searching the UW Libraries’ online catalog just got better and easier.
Science communication under the microscope
The process of science is not complete until the results of research are communicated. For a long time and for many researchers, the act of communicating research was geared primarily to other scientists.
Educational games to train middle schoolers’ attention, empathy
Two years ago, at a meeting on science and education, Richard Davidson challenged video game manufacturers to develop games that emphasize kindness and compassion instead of violence and aggression.
Berquam: Violence near campus is unacceptable
University leaders are condemning a serious act of violence that took place early Saturday, May 19 close to the UW–Madison campus.
Students make pitch for real-life advertising experience
Marie Renckens stood before her client, walking through a proposed advertising campaign for a first-of-its-kind pediatric health care tool the client, Marshfield Clinic, is developing.
Conference invites treatment providers to rethink their business model
NIATx, a learning collaborative based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS) are teaming up in New Orleans, June 19-22, for their fifth annual joint conference.
Experts available for media interviews on National Endangered Species Day
These experts can help with media coverages of endangered species.
Finalists announced for dean of School of Human Ecology
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has selected three finalists in its search for dean of the School of Human Ecology.