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Go Big Read launches third year of common-reading program
"Enrique's Journey" is the selection for this year's Go Big Read, and discussions and events related to the book will be held all year. Read More
Before social media, there was Pamela O’Donnell
Pamela O’Donnell has transformed what could have been an out-of-the-way bulletin board on the first floor of College Library into an essential stop for many of the library’s thousands of visitors each year. Read More
Text versions of comment cards from Pamela O’Donnell story
The follow is a transcript of the sample comments and responses shown in images of comment cards used in the profile of Collge Library librarian Pamela O’Donnell. Read More
Recent sightings: Engaging new students
With the new academic semester already rocking along, hundreds of undergraduates mixed and mingled while enjoying free food, live music and a host of… Read More
Study: Wisconsinites have mixed views on ethanol
A majority of Wisconsinites support the use of ethanol blends if it keeps dollars and jobs in the United States and reduces air pollution, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers. Read More
Study reveals critical similarity between two types of do-it-all stem cells
Ever since human induced pluripotent stem cells were first derived in 2007, scientists have wondered whether they were functionally equivalent to embryonic stem cells, which are sourced in early stage embryos. Read More
Update: Phone service restored to Bascom Hill
Phone service to most or all of Bascom Hall, North Hall, South Hall and possibly other nearby buildings will be unavailable beginning the evening of Friday, Sept. 9. The outage will last through the weekend. Read More
NSF renews, expands mission of UW–Madison materials research center
With $18 million over six years, the National Science Foundation is expanding the mission of one of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s most prolific and prestigious interdisciplinary research centers. Read More
Police offer tips for Badger football fans
UW-Madison police are offering Badger football fans attending Wisconsin's game against Oregon State on Saturday, Sept. 10 a number of tips to make their game-day experience more enjoyable. Read More
UW–Madison remembers Sept. 11 attacks 10 years later
Nearly 10 years ago, thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty, staff and community members hungry for a connection to the devastation on the East Coast packed Library Mall in the heart of campus for a vigil to commemorate the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Read More
Mobile UW: New and improved
Mobile UW from the University of Wisconsin–Madison is getting its first major upgrade. Read More
Campus aims to increase alcohol safety with new ‘BASICS’ sanction, emergency action guidelines
Starting this fall, University of Wisconsin–Madison students who commit alcohol-related violations of university policy will likely be required to take a class called BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) as part of the disciplinary process, according to Dean of Students Lori Berquam. Read More
UW–Madison receives European Union grant for center
The European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a grant for 300,000 euros (ca. $430,000) from the European Commission in Brussels, renewing its funding through 2014. Read More
Yellow Ribbon Program will aid UW–Madison’s military veterans
U.S. military veterans are a preferred population for admission to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and this fall the university is participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, formally titled the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. Read More
Badgerville fires up football fans
A new Badger football season has arrived along with an exciting new pregame attraction – Badgerville, the all-new official tailgate of Wisconsin Athletics. Read More
For these Badgers, Ironman is the ultimate physical test
UW-Madison students, faculty and staff are well represented among the 2,500 participants in Sunday’s Ironman Wisconsin. Read More
UW staff defy gravity and dance through the air with grace
By day, Amy Bethel, Rebecca Bock and Billy Kardasz hold their respective positions within the UW–Madison community. Outside campus, however, you may find them flying… Read More
Events of Sept. 11 have lasting influence
Like many Americans, Don Schutt watched the events of Sept. 11, 2001, in horror and thought about the ties he had New York City: family who lived near the Twin Towers, work he’d done with the city’s schools, students whose families had been affected. Read More
Alumni Park: A gift to the heart of UW–Madison
A new promenade and green space called Alumni Park along the shore of Lake Mendota at the east end of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will soon be a vibrant area where students and alumni can enjoy their Wisconsin experience. Read More