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Insights gained from growing cold-causing virus on sinus tissue
Using sinus tissue removed during surgery at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, researchers at University of Wisconsin–Madison have managed to grow a recently discovered species of human rhinovirus (HRV), the most frequent cause of the common cold, in culture. Read More
Veteran journalist Dan Flannery wins UW–Madison’s Journalism Ethics Award
The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will honor newsman Dan Flannery, executive editor of the Post Crescent in Appleton, Wis., with the Wisconsin Commitment to Journalism Ethics Award on Friday, April 15. Read More
Bullying, harassment targeted in series of events
On April 15, individuals from across Wisconsin will join together to make a statewide commitment to put an end to LGBT bullying, harassment, homophobia and transphobia. Read More
Finalists named for Division of Continuing Studies dean
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced three finalists for the position of vice provost for lifelong learning and dean of the Division of Continuing Studies. Read More
Campus hosts Hmong Parents Day on Saturday
In response to a study indicating Hmong families’ commitment to but disconnect from the college experience, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will host the first… Read More
Investigative reporter, Chicago business writer to visit campus
One of the nation's leading investigative reporters and a writer who has chronicled innovation in Chicago business will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus this month as writers in residence. Read More
Conference on journalism ethics planned for April 15
Al Jazeera's chief strategic adviser in the Americas will be the keynote speaker at the third journalism ethics conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, April 15. Read More
Campus visitors celebrate Brazil throughout April
Campus partners including the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Brazil Initiative - an interdisciplinary initiative created in recognition of the growing global economic and political importance of South America's largest country - will host a series of events throughout April to commemorate Brazil Month. Read More
Private dorms chip in for Japan relief
As relief efforts continue in the aftermath of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, another group of University of Wisconsin–Madison students is stepping up to provide support. Read More
Wellness expo helps promote healthy lifestyles
Need a little inspiration to get outside and move? Read More
The Hacker Within focuses on scientific computing
For many University of Wisconsin–Madison students, Python is a snake and C++ is just gibberish. Read More
Rescue, UW vets put neglected dog on long road to recovery
It may look like slow going from a bed in the intensive care unit at UW Veterinary Care, but for once in his recent memory a starved and neglected retriever has a shot at a happy life - and a newfound Internet following. Read More
Two faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows
One current and one emerita professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received 2011 Guggenheim Fellowship Awards, recognizing artists, scholars and scientists based on distinguished past achievement and exceptional future promise. Read More
Beethoven Piano Competition winners perform Saturday
The School of Music's annual Beethoven Piano Competition took place on April 2, and three winners emerged from a field of nine entrants - Hallie Houge, Margaret Runaas and Jeongmin Lee. Read More
Hidden art galleries surprise around campus
An exhibition featuring photographs by Paula White is on display at the Academic Staff Art Gallery located at 270 Bascom Hall. Photo:… Read More
Writer’s Choice: Hidden talents from skillful hands at Ebling Library
The corpus callossum is a thick bundle of neural fibers connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain. The term itself is Latin for… Read More