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Finalists selected for university registrar
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced four finalists for the position of university registrar. The finalists are: –Tammy L. Aagard, university registrar and interim director… Read More
Major 20th century sculpture collection goes to Chazen Museum of Art
A major private collection of 20th century sculpture will be made accessible to the public in its new home at the Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Recent sightings: Go Big Read
Rebecca Skloot, author of the book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” speaks to a large crowd during a Go Big Read lecture at… Read More
Ground broken for cleaner, coal-free Charter Street Heating Plant
The first shovels full of renewable fuel were symbolically hefted Monday in the transformation of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Charter Street Heating Plant from coal to biomass. Read More
Tracing the ‘blurry line’ between hospital and at-home care
When patients come home from the hospital after major surgery or a transplant, they often are not well enough to care for themselves, and more importantly, have complex medical needs that need to be monitored by others. Read More
Madison Initiative for Undergraduates: Progress and promise mark program’s start
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are beginning to reap the rewards of a campuswide effort to boost the value, quality and affordability of an undergraduate education made possible by the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates. Read More
Cancer researcher wins Era of Hope Scholar Award
Wei Xu, assistant professor of oncology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is one of only three scientists in the country to have won the 2010 Era of Hope Scholar Award. Read More
Urban League honors UW–Madison’s Crim
Dawn Crim, UW–Madison director of community relations, was named a Young Professional of the Year by the Urban League of Greater Madison. Read More
Study: Mountain vegetation impacted by climate change
Climate change has had a significant effect on mountain vegetation at low elevations in the past 60 years, according to a study done by the University of California at Davis, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and U.S. Geological Survey. Read More
Common anxiety disorders make it tougher to quit cigarettes
Researchers may have pinpointed a reason many smokers struggle to quit. Read More
Student remembered for laughter, warmth
Members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus community are remembering Dylan Ellefson as a warm and funny friend who would have made an outstanding Spanish teacher. Read More
Put safety first this Halloween
Madison’s Freakfest is coming up this Saturday, Oct. 30, and the Division of Student Life is wishing students a safe and happy Halloween. Read More
Peace of mind closes health gap for less educated
Psychological well-being is powerful enough to counteract the pull of socioeconomic status on the long-term health of the disadvantaged, according to a study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Wildlife health-reporting tools may help prevent human illness
Two new tools that enable the public to report sick or dead wild animals could also lead to the detection and containment of wildlife disease outbreaks that may pose a health risk to people. Read More
Madison kids invited to trick or treat with campus Greeks
University of Wisconsin–Madison fraternities and sororities will again host "Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks," an opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. Read More
Go Big Read author speaks tonight at Kohl Center
Rebecca Skloot, author of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," the University of Wisconsin–Madison's selection for its common-reading program, Go Big Read, will speak tonight (Oct. 25) at the Kohl Center. Read More
UW-Madison’s diversity leader wins award
The NAACP Madison Branch has awarded its annual W.E.B. DuBois Community Advocacy Award to Damon Williams, vice provost for diversity and climate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
‘Upswing’ dance faculty concert set for Nov. 19-20
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Dance Department is celebrating its new status as a department during the campus's Year of the Arts with a two-night fall faculty concert, "Upswing," at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St. Read More
Officials update campus-area road projects
The summer construction season on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is finally drawing to a close after more than five months of traffic detours and delays. The work on several major utility projects began in mid-May following spring commencement weekend. Read More