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Veteran journalist Dan Flannery wins UW–Madison’s Journalism Ethics Award

April 11, 2011

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.

Bullying, harassment targeted in series of events

April 11, 2011

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.

Finalists named for Division of Continuing Studies dean

April 8, 2011

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.

Campus hosts Hmong Parents Day on Saturday

April 8, 2011

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…

Investigative reporter, Chicago business writer to visit campus

April 8, 2011

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.

Conference on journalism ethics planned for April 15

April 8, 2011

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.

Campus visitors celebrate Brazil throughout April

April 8, 2011

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.

Private dorms chip in for Japan relief

April 8, 2011

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.

Wellness expo helps promote healthy lifestyles

April 7, 2011

Need a little inspiration to get outside and move?

The Hacker Within focuses on scientific computing

April 7, 2011

For many University of Wisconsin–Madison students, Python is a snake and C++ is just gibberish.

Rescue, UW vets put neglected dog on long road to recovery

April 7, 2011

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.

Two faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows

April 7, 2011

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.

Beethoven Piano Competition winners perform Saturday

April 6, 2011

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.

Hidden art galleries surprise around campus

April 6, 2011

An exhibition featuring photographs by Paula White is on display at the Academic Staff Art Gallery located at 270 Bascom Hall. Photo:…

Writer’s Choice: Hidden talents from skillful hands at Ebling Library

April 6, 2011

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…

Artist in residence transforms ideas of space, art, design

April 6, 2011

Artist in residence Tad Gloeckler (right) works with students in his Design Studies/Art 469 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts class to build a…