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Kulcinski looks back at 1960 Rose Bowl

December 27, 2010

Among the millions who will be watching the University of Wisconsin–Madison Badgers take on Texas Christian University in the 2011 Rose Bowl will be the relative handful of men who know what it's like to play for the Badgers in the "granddaddy" of bowl games. Read More

Memorial service set Jan. 8 for history professor emeritus Robert Kingdon

December 27, 2010

Robert McCune Kingdon, Hilldale Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, mentor of generations of Reformation scholars and path-breaking historian of the Reformation,… Read More

Media advisory/Rose Bowl events and contacts

December 24, 2010

12/24/10 To: Media representatives From: Dennis Chaptman, University Communications, 608-262-9406 or 608-712-6164 beginning Dec. 29 Re: MEDIA ADVISORY/ROSE BOWL EVENTS AND CONTACTS… Read More

Campus food drive eases hunger

December 23, 2010

Hunger in southern Wisconsin will be alleviated by 3,063 meals this winter because of generosity across campus. Read More

Official Badger bowl tour is about to take flight

December 23, 2010

University of Wisconsin football players won't be the only ones heading out to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) in partnership with Wisconsin Athletics will be transporting more than 3,200 UW alumni, friends and fans looking to cheer their team on to victory. Read More

Campus holiday, furlough closings detailed

December 22, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will close on Thursday, Dec. 30, as a mandated furlough day for most of its employees, and will also be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, for the New Year holiday. Read More

Ever-sharp urchin teeth may yield tools that never need honing

December 22, 2010

To survive in a tumultuous environment, sea urchins literally eat through stone, using their teeth to carve out nooks where the spiny creatures hide from predators and protect themselves from the crashing surf on the rocky shores and tide pools where they live. Read More

Moments in Time: 2010 Photographers’ Choice

December 22, 2010

It’s been another energetic year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison — and we have the photos to prove it. Read More

University website tracks the Badger experience in Pasadena

December 21, 2010

A new, interactive website will follow the Badger faithful as they trek to southern California for the 2011 Rose Bowl - and connect with those who cheer the Badgers at home, wherever they are. Read More

Study: Natural supplement may reduce common-cold duration by only half a day

December 20, 2010

An over-the-counter herbal treatment believed to have medicinal benefits has minimal impact in relieving the common cold, according to research by the University of… Read More

Chancellor Martin’s remarks at humanities grant announcement

December 20, 2010

These are the remarks made by Chancellor Biddy Martin at the announcement of the Mellon Foundation grant benefiting the humanities at the University of Wisconin-Madison:… Read More

World’s largest neutrino observatory completed at South Pole

December 17, 2010

Culminating a decade of planning, innovation and testing, construction of the world's largest neutrino observatory was successfully completed today. Read More

Media advisory: Mid-year commencement coverage

December 17, 2010

12/17/10 TO: MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES FROM: LIZ BEYLER, (608) 263-1986, lbkraak@wisc.edu RE: MEDIA ADVISORY/MID-YEAR COMMENCEMENT COVERAGE Credentials for reporters and photographers covering winter commencement… Read More