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Livestock risks from Wisconsin wolves localized, predictable
It's an issue that crops up wherever humans and big predators - wolves, bears, lions - coexist. Read More
Unique cooperative class gets national view of popular conservation technique
Using a national approach to studying a complex question of environmental policy, Adena Rissman, a professor of forest and wildlife ecology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, guided a graduate seminar that examined the use of conservation easements in Wisconsin. Read More
‘Jazzin’’ raises funds for campus child care
In celebration of the 100 campus child care workers who support the families of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty and staff, the 14th annual Jazzin' Fundraiser will kick off with prizes and music Thursday, June 2, in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union. Read More
Human impacts of rising oceans will extend well beyond coasts
Identifying the human impact of rising sea levels is far more complex than just looking at coastal cities on a map. Read More
Madison Marathon to affect campus-area traffic Sunday
The Madison Marathon will be held this Sunday, May 29, and several campus-area streets will be affected. Traffic delays can be expected on University… Read More
Chancellor Martin: Flexibilities in the budget would be a win for all
As state lawmakers continue the budget process, UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin says she is optimistic that legislators on both sides of the aisle have heard the call for greater flexibilities for UW–Madison, as well as for all other UW System institutions. Read More
University spinoffs represent a new face for agricultural production
Agricultural experts at University of Wisconsin–Madison have long played a key role in a state known for corn, milk and cheese. Read More
Drivers urged to be alert to campus traffic detours
Drivers in the campus area are being reminded that North Charter Street is closed between Observatory and Linden drives due to an underground utility project related to steam and chilled water service. Read More
New approach simplifies Parkinson’s surgery
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics has become the second academic medical center in the country where neurosurgeons can perform deep-brain stimulation in an intra-operative MRI suite. Read More
Under proposed budget, most school districts would get less state aid, have to reduce property taxes
Despite a majority of Wisconsin school districts losing substantial amounts of state aid, most districts will be forced to reduce school property taxes under Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget, unless voters agree to raise revenue limits, a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study finds. Read More
Ohio middle, high school teams top National Science Olympiad
A team of middle-school students from Solon Middle School, Solon, Ohio, and a team of high-school students from Solon High School, also of Solon, Ohio, took top honors in the 2011 Science Olympiad National Tournament, held Saturday, May 21 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More
Human brain’s most ubiquitous cell cultivated in lab dish
Pity the lowly astrocyte, the most common cell in the human nervous system. Read More
“Plants of the Arboretum” program set Sunday
The UW Arboretum is inviting families to enjoy springtime blooms while learning about ecological invaders through naturalist-led activities and games Sunday, May 22 starting… Read More
UW Law School dean named
Margaret Raymond has been named dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School. Read More
UW-Madison narrows search for School of Business dean
The Wisconsin School of Business has narrowed its search for dean, naming three finalists for the position. Read More