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Young UW–Madison freshwater scientists noted by Great Lakes group
Two researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Limnology won major awards at the recent meeting of the International Association for Great Lakes Research in Toronto. Read More
Five UW–Madison graduates join Wisconsin Alumni Association board
Five accomplished graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named new members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Board of Directors. Read More
UW eye researchers key to major study of diabetic eye disease
University of Wisconsin–Madison ophthalmologists analyzed thousands of eye photographs as part of a large study that says reducing blood lipid levels slows the progression of diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye problem and a major cause of blindness worldwide. Read More
Stirring the ocean: Calculating the role of the oceans’ swimmers
The world's oceans, we know, are constantly shaken and stirred by the winds and the tides and other physical forces of nature. Read More
UW freshman takes Badger Aviators off the ground
University of Wisconsin–Madison freshman and longtime aviation enthusiast Gregory Oudheusden founded a new club on campus this year to share his passion with fellow students who have the will to fly, but not necessarily the ways or means. Read More
Recent sightings: Dairy forum
On June 25, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (right), makes opening remarks during a forum on competition and regulatory issues in the… Read More
Construction affecting air conditioning in Vilas, Grainger
Cooling for Vilas and Grainger Halls is expected to be impacted by construction at the intersection of University and Park Streets. Facilities, Planning & Management… Read More
Convocation 2010: Tell new students what they need to know
The fall semester may seem a long way off, but preparations are already under way for the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students, and students are invited to become part of the 2010 event. Read More
Redesigned university home page to launch June 29
University Communications will launch a redesigned university home page on Tuesday, June 29. Read More
Top U.S. officials to hold media availability on competition and regulatory issues in dairy industry
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney will talk with reporters during a Friday forum on competition and regulatory issues in the dairy industry. Read More
Cooling in some buildings affected after incident at Charter Street Heating Plant
Cooling on campus began returning to normal in many university buildings after a small explosion at the Charter Street Heating Plant forced a temporary shutdown… Read More
TIP/High school students get hands-on with CSI science
Students from five Madison high schools are getting a first-hand view of cutting-edge forensic science and its high-tech tools this week on the campus of… Read More
UW-Madison to host workshop on competition and regulatory issues in dairy industry
Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will hear from farmers, processors, corporate leaders and academics about competition and regulatory issues in the dairy industry at a workshop this week hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Changing sounds are key to understanding speech
On the printed page, c*ns*n*nts m*tt*r m*r* th*n v*w*ls. Read More
Conference examines role of archives in media, theater research
Some 2,000 miles separate Madison and Hollywood's star-making machine, and it's a 1,000-mile journey to New York's Great White Way. Read More
UW-Madison CIO headed to Notre Dame
UW-Madison Vice Provost for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Ron Kraemer has accepted a position as vice president and CIO at the University of Notre Dame, effective Aug. 15. Read More
School of Medicine and Public Health recognized for ‘social mission’
In a first-of-its kind study, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison has been ranked in the nation's top 20 medical schools for fulfilling its social mission. Read More
Longtime UW Police Department assistant chief to retire
Dale Burke, assistant chief of the UW Police Department (UWPD) at UW–Madison, will be retiring on July 1, 2010, after nearly 31 years with the department. Read More