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Editor of influential medical journal to deliver Rennebohm Lecture
Jeffrey Drazen, editor in chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, will deliver the 2010 Rennebohm Lecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday, April 8. Read More
Theory meets practice in fourth annual entrepreneurial bootcamp
During the week of June 20, the Wisconsin School of Business will direct the fourth annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for graduate students in physical and life sciences, law and engineering, among others. Read More
Student veterans make difficult transition, bring perspectives to campus
The path of a student veteran to college can be vastly different from traditional students. Read More
Meyerhoff fellowship to share Wisconsin Experience
All Meyerhoff Excellence Award-winning juniors and seniors are now eligible to apply for the new Meyerhoff Wisconsin Experience Fellowship. Read More
Leadership Trust Award to support students’ education, initiative
Each spring, the Leadership Trust Award, offered by the Letters & Science Honors Program, grants up to two students with awards equal to two semesters of tuition (currently totaling more than $8,000) plus project funds up to $3,000. Read More
UWPD responds to recent thefts
The University Police Department (UWPD) reports multiple thefts of wallets, backpacks and purses occurred on March 12, primarily in the central campus area. Read More
UW-Madison study to track ‘silent strokes’
A $1.57 million federal grant will allow University of Wisconsin–Madison neuroscientists to determine if they can use non-invasive scans to determine which patients are at highest risk for "silent strokes" that can lead to mental decline. Read More
UW-Madison admissions director finalists named
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced five finalists for the position of director of undergraduate admissions and recruitment. Read More
Journalism school to honor alumni communicators
Marketing and strategic communication will take center stage at this year's University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication annual awards dinner. Read More
Teach-in on Afghanistan, Pakistan set for next weekend
A group of University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have organized a teach-in on Afghanistan and Pakistan to be held on campus next weekend, March 19 and 20. Read More
TIP/Agriculture official visits
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus Friday to highlight the department's "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" program. Read More
Madison police seek information in Langdon Street robbery
Madison Police are seeking information about a robbery of a UW–Madison student that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, March 12. The incident involved… Read More
Upcoming conference to cover journalism ethics
Traditional and new journalism values will intersect at the second annual conference on journalism ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
New student union in search of innovative building name
We go through our lives naming things. Teddy the stuffed bear, Fido the dog. We name our research papers, our science projects and eventually, our kids. But this spring, one lucky Badger will name a building. Read More
UW researchers develop new model for macular degeneration
Exposing albino rats to moderately intense light has produced a new animal model for the most common cause of severe vision loss in humans. Read More
Center hosts financial literacy symposium, showcases research opportunities
The Family Financial Security Symposium, which will explore research examining why consumers sometimes make choices they later regret and put their families at financial risk, will be held on the UW–Madison campus April 19-20. Read More