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Black Men’s Initiative Forum set for Feb. 24-25
The Black Men's Initiative Forum on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 will help develop strong leadership through programs embracing this year's theme of "Building Capacity: Are You Equipped?"
Anthony Shadid: A journalist’s life remembered, a legacy that lives on
The world knew Anthony Shadid as a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who covered the Middle East. The University of Wisconsin–Madison knew Shadid when he was just a young journalism student on deadline for the Daily Cardinal.
Finalists named for UW–Madison business services post
Five finalists have been selected in the search for a new assistant vice chancellor for business services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Darrell Bazzell, vice chancellor for administration, said today.
Public meeting set on West Campus Cogeneration Facility
A meeting to present plans for an addition to the West Campus Congeneration Facility will be held on Thursday, March 1.
Mother of pearl tells a tale of ocean temperature, depth
Nacre -- or mother of pearl, scientists and artisans know, is one of nature's amazing utilitarian materials.
UW-Madison explores creation of College of the Arts
For the first time in several decades, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is considering the addition of a new college, the College of the Arts.
Couple with UW ties competes on “The Amazing Race”
It’s one thing to strategize from the comfort of your living room while watching hit reality show “The Amazing Race.” It’s quite another to be among the globe-trotting contestants.
Howard Zimmerman, pioneer in organic chemistry, dies at 85
Howard Zimmerman, a professor of chemistry from 1960 until his retirement in 2010, died on Saturday, Feb. 11 as a result of a fall.
Arboretum director to return to teaching
Kevin McSweeney, a University of Wisconsin–Madison soil scientist who has directed the university's internationally famous Arboretum since 2004, announced this week that he is relinquishing that administrative post and returning to the faculty.
Student sustainability competition a springboard for local development, global solutions
The contest is in its fourth year and open to all UW–Madison undergraduate and graduate students. Previously known as the Climate Leadership Challenge, the competition has been renamed the Global Stewards Sustainability Prize to reflect a broader focus on real-world solutions to sustainability.
UW-Madison addresses adidas-Indonesia issues
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will enter into a period of mediation with adidas Group in an effort to resolve an ongoing dispute over the apparel firm’s obligations to former workers at a factory in Indonesia. The factory was owned by an adidas subcontractor.
UW–Madison names finalists for Nelson Institute director
UW-Madison has named three finalists for the director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
Bundle up and ride: Winter Bike to Work Week underway
The organizers of the effort to get people to bike to work through the winter are holding “Madison’s First Winter Bike to Work Week” from…
Committee to assess the organization of international studies at UW–Madison
A committee with representatives from across campus is meeting to evaluate the way international studies are governed and organized at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Police seek info on Lake Street beating, robbery
UWPD is looking for information about a beating and robbery early Sunday morning.
Steady demand reported for student voter ID cards
Requests for the new UW–Madison voter identification card have been steady as the first election since the requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls approaches.
Lovelorn liars leave linguistic leads
Online daters intent on fudging their personal information have a big advantage: most people are terrible at identifying a liar. But new research is turning the tables on deceivers using their own words.
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter to speak at UW–Madison about post-9/11 security
Dana Priest, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who writes about intelligence and counterterrorism, will speak at UW–Madison on Tuesday, Feb. 28, about the rise of the post-9/11 security state in the U.S.