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Symposium celebrates 100 years of UW–Madison genetics
It's been an eventful 100 years. Read More
Putting politics aside: Using evidence to develop policy
The authors of a new book about informing policymaking with research have devoted their careers to bridging the gap between the research and public policy communities. Read More
Web searches may sacrifice accuracy for popularity
By adding a subtle nudge to each of more than 1 billion search requests every day, Google may be steering the direction of public discussion. Read More
Construction season arrives, campus traffic detoured
Traffic patterns will be altered on several campus-area streets again this summer as the final phase of the East Campus Utility Project begins on Monday, May 17. The work is expected to continue through mid-August. Read More
Slide show: Dalai Lama Visit
When the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds held grand-opening events May 15-16, a familiar guest was on hand to celebrate the occasion. Read More
Federal reserve expert headlines discussion on economic and monetary issues
The Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the Wisconsin School of Business will host a conference called "Navigating the Credit Crunch: What's Ahead for Wisconsin?" on Friday, June 4, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Fluno Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Slide show: Proud moments — spring commencement
Commencement ceremonies — the crowning achievement of each academic year — are taking place on campus this weekend. Read More
Students plan trip along area rivers to promote ‘campfire diplomacy’
A pair of University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomores have organized a three-day bus trip for more than 40 Chinese and U.S. students this weekend, aiming to bring together people from the world's superpowers through what they call "campfire diplomacy." Read More
Graduates tell stories of achievement as commencement approaches
The class of 2010 will produce a number of noteworthy graduates who did great things with their experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In advance of this weekend's commencement, we have profiled just a few of their successes. Read More
Odyssey Project offers a promising journey of hope, transformation
The walls of Emily Auerbach’s office are crowded with photos that show the outcomes of hard-fought success. Read More
Federal investment in basic research yields outsized dividends
Investment in basic scientific research may be one of the best ways to foster long-term economic growth locally and nationally, according to a report released this week by The Science Coalition. Read More
Finalists named in search for human resources director
Four finalists have been selected in the search for a new human resources director at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
All graduation candidates, guests welcome for weekend commencement addresses
UW–Madison’s spring commencement will feature U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as a guest speaker for one of the five commencement ceremonies. Read More
Noted UW–Madison biochemist Robert Burris dies at 96
Robert H. Burris, a noted University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemist, died on Tuesday, May 11 at the age of 96. Read More