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UW-Madison’s joint mass communication degree ranked top in nation
Researchers studying the quality of doctoral programs in communication studies ranked the University of Wisconsin–Madison's joint doctoral program in mass communication first among 102 such programs across the nation. Read More
Berg named UW–Madison interim CIO
University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. has appointed Joanne Berg, UW–Madison vice provost of enrollment management, interim chief information officer (CIO). Read More
Storied events planned for Homecoming 2010: Legends of Bucky Badger
As University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and fans may know, on the eve of the very first Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe in 1948, the football trophy mysteriously went missing just like its predecessor, the Slab of Bacon. Read More
Statement of CALS Dean Molly Jahn on the death of Rod Nilsestuen
Here is a statement from Molly Jahn, dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, regarding the death of state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Affairs Secretary Rod Nilsestuen: Read More
Center to study community organizations’ role in infant mortality issue
The University of Wisconsin Center for Nonprofits will study the role nonprofit/community-based health and social service organizations played in reducing disparities in infant mortality. A $50,000 award provided through the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research was announced this week and will make the research effort possible. Read More
UW-Madison faculty member receives grant to increase child, family well-being
A University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty member has received an award from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to increase the well-being of children and families by advancing evidence-based policymaking. Read More
Global grassroots lake science network has roots in Wisconsin
Inspired and led by freshwater scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, researchers eager to understand global ecosystems from end to end are now monitoring a series of buoys in lakes on every continent except Africa. Each buoy carries instruments to measure fundamental data on the weather above the water and the temperature and chemistry below it. Read More
‘Condor’ brings genome assembly down to Earth
Borrowing computing power from idle sources will help geneticists sidestep the multimillion-dollar cost of reconstituting the flood of data produced by next-generation genome-sequencing machines. Read More
Screen yields drugs that could help treat fatal brain disorder
Using novel screens to sort through libraries of drugs already approved for use in human patients, a team of Wisconsin researchers has identified several compounds that could be used to treat a rare and deadly neurological disorder. Read More
UWPD reminds employees to safeguard belongings
The University of Wisconsin- Madison Police Department is currently investigating three separate incidents in which cash was stolen from either women’s purses or a man’s… Read More
U.S. News & World Report ranks UW Hospital and Clinics in seven specialties
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics ranked in the top 50 US hospitals in seven medical specialties, according to the 2010 edition of U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" guide. Read More
UW-Madison repeats as a major contributor to Teach For America
Year after year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has produced top numbers of Peace Corps members, working to extend understanding around the world. But recent graduates also continue to make a measurable impact on educational equity here in the United States. Read More
China’s champions to arrive at UW–Madison July 23
A group of elite Chinese student-athletes and coaches is expected to arrive in Madison on Friday, July 23, marking the start of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Chinese Champions Program. Read More
UW law professor nominated for federal appeals court
Victoria F. Nourse, a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, was nominated Wednesday (July 14) by President Obama to serve on the… Read More
Communication professor honored for teaching, research, service
Dietram Scheufele, professor of life sciences communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is the winner of the 2010 Krieghbaum Under-40 Award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Read More