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New microbial genetic system dissects biomass to biofuel conversion

June 14, 2010

A research team at the DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) at UW–Madison has developed a powerful new tool that promises to unlock the secrets of biomass degradation, a critical step in the development of cost-effective cellulosic biofuels.

UW-Madison humanities scholars receive national fellowships

June 11, 2010

Four scholars at UW–Madison working in the humanities have received fellowships from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).

UW-Madison Researchers Find New Subtype of Breast Cancer

June 11, 2010

Summer program offers intensive study of Baltic area languages

June 10, 2010

UW-Madison is an international leader in foreign languages, offering instruction in more than 80 modern and ancient languages, from Akan-Twi to Zulu. The campus also houses 11 area-studies centers, the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages and the National African Language Resource Center.

Union South takes shape as a campus gathering place

June 10, 2010

A bustling construction site is on pace to become a vibrant new hub of campus activity as the new Union South at the University of…

Conservation biologist named new faculty director of Morgridge Center

June 10, 2010

Nancy Mathews, a professor of environmental studies and chair of Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison, has been named faculty director of the university’s Morgridge Center for Public Service.

UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee award Intercampus Research Grants

June 9, 2010

Eight hybrid teams of faculty from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been awarded the first batch of Intercampus Research Incentive grants, awards designed to foster inter-institutional collaboration.

African Studies Program helps celebrate first World Cup held in Africa

June 9, 2010

Soccer fans will pack local bars and restaurants for the start of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. But the UW–Madison African Studies Program (ASP) is offering a family-friendly spin on the world's most important sporting event by partnering with Dungeon-Monroe neighborhood businesses and a Madison non-profit to host an outdoor game watch, a kids' event and a lecture.

Have turf, will travel: UW turf expert helped design the world’s first portable soccer field

June 9, 2010

When John Stier watches World Cup soccer or any other match, he generally keeps one eye on the game and the other on the grass. It's what you'd expect from a lifelong fan who also leads one of the nation's top turfgrass research programs.

Experts available to aid media in covering World Cup

June 9, 2010

In less than a month, the eyes of sports fans will be turned to the World Cup soccer tournament, the world's most-watched sporting event, which kicks off in South Africa on June 11. The World Cup is being played in Africa for the first time this year - a source of pride across the continent, which has six teams in the tournament.

Music to celebrate UW–Madison spoken word program fuses rhythms, positive hip-hop message

June 9, 2010

The arrival of the fourth cohort of First Wave, the University of Wisconsin's cutting edge Hip-Hop Theater Ensemble, will be celebrated by the majestic sound of the African Motherland blended with positive rap lyrics from artists Mike-E and Afro Flow.

Saving the Point of Rocks

June 8, 2010

It may be one of the toughest rocks on Earth, but even Baraboo Quartzite is no match for a road crew.

TIP/International student family farm visit

June 8, 2010

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New School of Medicine and Public Health faculty office building to open

June 8, 2010

Photo evidence proves Badger alumni show their spirit all over the world

June 8, 2010

In Kurgan, Russia, 8,246 miles away from the statue of Abe Lincoln on Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a group of college students sang "On, Wisconsin!" to celebrate Badger Spirit Day on April 23.

Study shows need for teacher training in personal finance

June 8, 2010

While 89 percent of K-12 teachers agree that students should either take a financial education course or pass a competency test for personal finance before graduating from high school, relatively few teachers believe they are adequately prepared to teach such topics, according to a study by two University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers.

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Campus news Latest News

New microbial genetic system dissects biomass to biofuel conversion

UW-Madison humanities scholars receive national fellowships

UW-Madison Researchers Find New Subtype of Breast Cancer

Summer program offers intensive study of Baltic area languages

Union South takes shape as a campus gathering place

Conservation biologist named new faculty director of Morgridge Center

UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee award Intercampus Research Grants

African Studies Program helps celebrate first World Cup held in Africa

Have turf, will travel: UW turf expert helped design the world’s first portable soccer field

Experts available to aid media in covering World Cup

Music to celebrate UW–Madison spoken word program fuses rhythms, positive hip-hop message

Saving the Point of Rocks

TIP/International student family farm visit

New School of Medicine and Public Health faculty office building to open

Photo evidence proves Badger alumni show their spirit all over the world

Study shows need for teacher training in personal finance

Summer series focuses on civil society and nonprofits

Dean Robert Golden discusses new medical education programs

Ten years later, Kelly Nachreiner’s decision to be an organ donor reverberates

Biochemistry employee Rita Warden dies at age 59