Campus news Latest News
Book by journalism professor traces birth of forensic science in Jazz Age New York
Deborah Blum's husband is a little wary when she gets too close to his coffee cup. Read More
Fifteen UW–Madison teaching assistants awarded for service
Fifteen University of Wisconsin–Madison teaching assistants have received awards for their contributions to learning on campus. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation names CFO/COO
Steven Mixtacki, the longtime senior vice president and chief financial officer of American TV and Appliance of Madison, has joined the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) as chief financial and operating officer. Read More
Induced neural stem cells: Not quite ready for prime time
The great promise of induced pluripotent stem cells is that the all-purpose cells seem capable of performing all the same tricks as embryonic stem cells, but without the controversy. Read More
Not-so-risky business: New computational models will offer decision support
A UW–Madison professor has received a prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation to research risk modeling and computational optimization for decision support. Read More
Panel seeks suppliers for new Charter Street Heating Plant
Wide-ranging efforts to nurture a Wisconsin biomass market supplying fuel to the soon-to-be-renovated Charter Street Heating Plant at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are under way, as officials begin identifying potential suppliers for the cutting-edge facility. Read More
Fruit tree sprayer wins UW–Madison innovation competition
A system to make fruit tree pesticide spraying safer for people and the environment won the top prize and $10,000 in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, an annual competition at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that rewards innovative and marketable ideas. Read More
Cycling team is freezin’ for local charity
The University of Wisconsin–Madison cycling team will be "Freezin' for Safety" on Friday, Feb. 19, to raise money for the Madison Area Safe Kids Coalition. Read More
WSUM to broadcast trivia marathon
This weekend, the University of Wisconsin–Madison student radio station WSUM 91.7FM is teaming with St. Cloud State University's student radio to broadcast their 50-hour trivia marathon. Read More
Many ways to keep up on Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympic games kick off Friday, Feb. 12, in Vancouver, and a large contingent of Wisconsin athletes will lead the U.S. charge to the medal stand. Read More
Law School, Letters & Science dean reviews under way
Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul DeLuca have initiated standard, five-year reviews for Law School Dean Kenneth Davis and College of Letters & Science Dean Gary Sandefur. Read More
UW-Madison student wins Churchill Scholarship
A student who has engaged in chemistry and mathematics research on campus since high school is the University of Wisconsin–Madison's third Churchill Scholar - and the first in 30 years. Read More
Wisconsin Dance Marathon ready for a second year
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are raising cash to dance the night away at the second annual Wisconsin Dance Marathon Friday-Saturday, Feb. 26-27. Read More
Will calorie listings curb our fast-food habits?
Would you turn your back on deep-fried cheese curds if you knew that a single serving packs in 569 calories? Read More
Student remembered as passionate researcher
The family and friends of Jeffrey Matthew Slosarczyk are remembering him as an intelligent and diligent student, highly dedicated to his studies. Read More
Snow emergency remains in effect
A snow emergency remains in effect for the entire city of Madison until 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11. Read More
Morgridge Institute for Research announces scientific leadership team, research areas
The Morgridge Institute for Research has finalized its inaugural team of top scientists selected to bring to life the institute's mission of accelerating discovery to delivery to improve human health. Read More
Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember
Chocolates, flowers, jewelry and perfume? Mooning into your sweetie’s eyes (all the way to their deep, deep soul) through the candlelight? Done, and done to death. Make this Valentine’s weekend memorable with one of the following suggestions. Yes, symposia can be sexy! All events are free unless noted. Read More
New heart pump could benefit thousands
Although they have neither a pulse nor a measurable blood pressure, people with advanced heart failure lived longer and felt better when implanted with a new small pump that circulates their blood, according to UW Health heart experts whose patients took part in a recent clinical trial. Read More
Study: Bloggers’ reasons for writing change over time
While political bloggers were initially inspired to post their thoughts online as a way to help them blow off steam or articulate new ideas, over time they're driven to blog by a desire to influence mainstream media or public opinion, according to research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More