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Go Big Read accepting book nominations

January 9, 2012

Go Big Read is engaging students, faculty, staff and the community in a shared academic experience as they read and discuss "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario. Now planning is under way for next year's common-reading program, which will focus on a theme suggested by Interim Chancellor David Ward: innovation.

Dance Department presents faculty concert

January 9, 2012

Take a break from winter to experience a vast and rich array of modern dance artistry as the Dance Department presents the first Arts Night Out event of the season, "Latitudes," the annual faculty concert.

Jahn to speak at White House for Morrill Act’s anniversary

January 9, 2012

The 150th anniversary of a law that changed the mission of the University of Wisconsin and gave rise to the Wisconsin Idea is being marked in 2012, and a UW–Madison faculty member and student will be participating in a White House event that coincides with the occasion.

Chadima resigns from UW Athletics position

January 7, 2012

John Chadima, senior associate athletic director at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has resigned from his position in the UW Department of Athletics.

UW geneticist James Crow passes away

January 6, 2012

The UW–Madison community is mourning the loss of a legend: James F. Crow, professor emeritus of genetics, who passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 4, two weeks shy of his 96th birthday.

Air Force ROTC program opens to MATC students

January 6, 2012

Students from Madison Area Technical College (MATC) can enroll in the UW–Madison Air Force ROTC program under an agreement signed Friday, Jan. 6.

Curb magazine examines the unexpected side of Wisconsin

January 6, 2012

Sheboygan as a surfing mecca. Green brewing in Amherst. A cross-country skiing event that draws thousands from all over the world to the arctic climes of northern Wisconsin.

Study pinpoints Ritalin’s influence

January 5, 2012

Millions of individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are helped by methylphenidate, the stimulant better known as Ritalin. Now researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have pinpointed the area of the brain in which Ritalin does its work.

Recent sightings: Cosmic dynamo installation

January 4, 2012

With the exterior doors temporarily removed from Sterling Hall, workers move a three-meter diameter, hollow aluminum sphere, an essential component of the Madison Plasma…

Big Ten Network series to air

January 4, 2012

The Big Ten Network will debut "Impact the World," a powerful new original series that shifts the focus from the playing fields to the world stage, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 8:30 p.m. (CST).

H. Edwin Young, former chancellor, dies at 94

January 3, 2012

Hugh Edwin Young, who served as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the tumultuous Vietnam War era, died on Monday, Jan. 2 in Madison. He was 94.

UW–Madison named a top value by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

January 3, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has once again been named one of the best values among public universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

Despite Rose Bowl loss, Badger spirit shines through

January 3, 2012

Badger fans turned much of Rose Bowl Stadium red and jumped around enough to get the joint swaying in a breathtaking night of football that saw both Wisconsin and Oregon shatter records and put on a show to remember.

Election experts available to answer media questions

January 2, 2012

University Communications at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is offering an online election experts list that features faculty members from a range of disciplines available to provide analysis during the 2012 presidential campaign and recall efforts in Wisconsin.

UW smashes licensing record, generates additional financial aid

December 30, 2011

Two consecutive Rose Bowl appearances have been very good for the Wisconsin Badgers football program. But the recent run of on-field success is also benefiting students in campus classrooms and libraries.

Pilot project helps Latino and Latina families overcome the effects of parental depression

December 29, 2011

The effects of parental depression on a child can be many, varied and deeply rooted.

Law professor Jane Larson dies

December 28, 2011

The University of Wisconsin Law School is deeply saddened by the loss of Professor Jane Larson, Voss-Bascom Professor of Law, who passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home in Madison last week.

Media advisory/Rose Bowl events and contacts

December 28, 2011

To help journalists planning coverage of the Badgers at the 98th Rose Bowl game on Monday, Jan. 2, this advisory provides a summary of some…

New ad highlights UW–Madison ideas that have transformed the world

December 28, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni will find one more reason to be proud alumni during the Jan. 2 broadcast of the Rose Bowl game: a new commercial featuring some of their alma mater’s greatest contributions to the world.

School of Music hosts ‘Double Reed Day’ on Jan. 14

December 28, 2011

Each year, something a little out of the ordinary happens at the School of Music to launch the new year when oboists and bassoonists from miles around gather to enjoy an afternoon and evening devoted to the practice and performance of their instruments.

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