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Innovation is the focus for next year’s Go Big Read program
What is innovation? What inspires it? And how do people become innovators? Read More
Nature: Kawaoka authors commentary on flu research
The author of an upcoming Nature paper about H5N1 argues in a Nature Comment article today that research into deadly pathogenic viruses must continue if pandemics are to be prevented. Read More
Recent sightings: Der Rathskeller
On Jan. 24, 2012, patrons collect their made-to-order food from a pickup counter at the newly renovated Der Rathskeller in the… Read More
Wisconsin farm income set a record last year, but high grain prices cut into dairy profits
Agriculture continued to be a bright spot in Wisconsin's economy in 2011. Read More
Suomi remembered for problem-solving ability, drive
Verner Suomi’s career — even his life — may not have been as long and illustrious had he not been an inveterate problem solver. Read More
Statement of Interim Chancellor David Ward on the Chadima review
Here is the statement of Interim Chancellor David Ward regarding the completion and release of the report of Judge Patrick Fiedler's independent review team on allegations of misconduct by senior associate athletic director John Chadima. Read More
Contest seeks amazing science images
Imaging has brought a revolution to science. Read More
Nominations sought for Classified Employee Recognition Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Classified Employee Recognition Awards (CERA). Read More
Transfer Transition Program: Providing innovative ways to serve transfer students
Hundreds of students transfer to UW–Madison in the spring semester, and thousands more do it in the fall. Read More
Ward statement on Chadima review process
An independent review team met with Interim Chancellor David Ward Monday and delivered its final report outlining its analysis of the misconduct allegations against John Chadima. Read More
Studies show insomnia is a major health problem
Insomnia is a serious medical condition that should be treated with evidence-based medicine because it is linked to depression, diabetes, hypertension, drug abuse and even death, according to a review of recent research co-authored by a leading University of Wisconsin–Madison sleep researcher. Read More
New plant species named after UW botany professor
A new species has been named in honor of botany professor David Baum. Read More
Madison declares a snow emergency
The city of Madison declared a snow emergency on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 20. Read More
Free voter IDs available to UW–Madison students
Recent changes in state law make it necessary for all Wisconsin voters to present a photo ID at the polls. Read More
Interior design program ranked among top 10 nationally
The undergraduate interior design program at the UW–Madison School of Human Ecology has been ranked 10th out of 200 similar U.S. programs by Design Intelligence, a bi-monthly report published by the Design Futures Council. Read More