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Chancellor Martin leaving UW–Madison for presidency at Amherst College
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin, who built a reputation as a visionary thinker and defender of the university’s role as global public research institution, announced today (Tuesday, June 14) that she’s leaving the university to become president of Amherst College. Read More
Recent UW–Madison graduates win award for strategic media plan
As recent University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates hoping to land jobs in political and strategic communications, Dana Vielmetti and Paige Helling this week found themselves in an enviable position. Read More
Langdon Street Incident: Statement by Lori Berquam, Dean of Students and Damon Williams, Vice Provost for Diversity
“The incident that occurred on Langdon Street yesterday — a Spider-Man doll being hung by its neck — is a reminder of the importance… Read More
Four finalists identified for top UW–Madison research job
Four individuals - a social scientist, an engineer, a biologist and a medical physicist - have been identified as finalists for the University of Wisconsin–Madison's top research job, it was announced today (June 10). Read More
University responds to Langdon incident
University of Wisconsin–Madison staff from the Division of Student Life and the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate responded Thursday to… Read More
UW-Madison chemists devise better way to prepare workhorse molecules
In chemistry, so-called aromatic molecules compose a large and versatile family of chemical compounds that are the stuff of pharmaceuticals, electronic materials and consumer products ranging from sunscreen to plastic soda bottles. Read More
First KlezKamp to celebrate Yiddish language and culture to be held in July
From July 10-14, the Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host Madison KlezKamp, modeled after its parent program, KlezKamp: The Yiddish Folk Arts Program, which has attracted more than 20,000 participants from around the world since its inception. Read More
UW-Madison scientists create low-acrylamide potato lines
What do Americans love more than French fries and potato chips? Not much-but perhaps we love them more than we ought to. Fat and calories aside, both foods contain high levels of a compound called acrylamide, a potential carcinogen. Read More
Research establishment spawns research-supply spinoffs
For a century, Wisconsin's traditional metal-working industries spawned a broad and profitable series of tool-and-diemaking firms that marketed nationwide. Read More
UW-Madison names chief information officer
Bruce Maas, chief information officer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been selected as the next information technology leader at UW–Madison, Provost Paul M. DeLuca, Jr. announced today (June 8). Read More
Researchers solve membrane protein mystery
A University of Wisconsin–Madison research team has solved a 25-year mystery that may lead to better treatments for people with learning deficits and mental retardation. Read More
Three UW–Madison teams will compete in national food product contests this weekend
They spent most of the past year inventing a shelf-stable yogurt truffle, a beverage mix made with real fruit and a tangerine-flavored carbonated dairy beverage drink. Now three teams of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are headed to New Orleans to see how their ideas fare in the final rounds of two national food product development competitions being held at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual meeting this weekend. Read More
Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies receives $9.5 million grant to help older adults
A five-year, $9.5 million grant has been awarded to a collaborative research program led by the Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
‘Enrique’s Journey’ chosen for Go Big Read program
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected "Enrique's Journey" by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sonia Nazario as the book for the third year of Go Big Read, the university's common reading program. Read More
Recent sightings: Ice cream social
As the temperature soared into the 90s on June 7, 2011, hundreds of people beat the heat by enjoying servings of Babcock Dairy ice… Read More
Badgers vote to carry on tradition with The Red Shirt, fourth edition
Alumni, students, fans and friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison cast nearly 7,000 votes to select a spirited design for the next The Red Shirt, now in its fourth edition. Read More
Science teachers to get opportunity to explore evolution
Science teachers will have a unique opportunity to get inside evolution at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which has a long history of evolutionary researchers. Read More
SOAR returns home to new Union South
For the first time since 2008, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) will take place in Union South, returning the program's original, but greatly enhanced, home base. Read More
Big scoop: Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social set for today, June 7
Mark your calendar for the annual Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. on Bascom Hill. Read More