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Program addresses violence on campus
UW-Madison is taking innovative new steps to end sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on campus. Read More
UW-Madison climate competition offers up to $100,000 in awards
Now in its second year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Climate Leadership Challenge really means business. Read More
Digital revolution is happening outside the classroom
The way we learn is changing, but schools are having trouble keeping up. While technology dominates daily life and work, it still plays a limited role in public schools filled with students who are increasingly learning outside the classroom with help from cell phones, computers and video games, says Rich Halverson, a professor of educational leadership and policy analysis and co-author of the new book “Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology.” Read More
Sand dunes reveal unexpected dryness during heavy monsoon
The windswept deserts of northern China might seem an odd destination for studying the heavy monsoon rains that routinely drench the more tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Read More
Poll: Thompson edges Feingold in hypothetical matchup
Incumbent Russ Feingold and former Gov. Tommy Thompson each draw the support of about 4 in 10 Wisconsin residents in a new poll that pits the two politicians against one another in a hypothetical matchup for the U.S. Senate. Read More
Diversity efforts to focus on ‘inclusive excellence’
The idea that the inclusiveness and excellence of an institution are fundamental and linked to one another form the bedrock of UW–Madison’s approach to diversity following Plan 2008. Read More
Models begin to unravel how single DNA strands combine
Using computer simulations, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers has identified some of the pathways through which single complementary strands of DNA interact and combine to form the double helix. Read More
New York Times reporter to be science writer in residence
Andrew Revkin, New York Times science reporter and the fall science writer in residence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will present a public talk on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Plenary Room, 1310 Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave. Read More
UW-Madison researchers ranked among world’s top 20 universities
A recent assessment of the research impact of scientists at more than 4,000 universities around the world ranked those at the University of Wisconsin–Madison No. 20. Read More
Environmental journalists migrate to Madison
Environmental journalists from around the country will flock to Madison and Wisconsin this week as the 19th annual Conference of the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) gets under way Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Concourse Hotel. Read More
Wisconsin cautious about Obama health care plan; Milwaukee poised for reform
More Wisconsinites oppose President Barack Obama's health care plan than support it, according to a new poll that also shows a majority of Milwaukee County residents favor a mayoral takeover of the Milwaukee Public Schools. Read More
Poll covers economy, state’s direction, 2010 election
Tom Barrett and Scott Walker have the early edge in hypothetical primary matchups in the 2010 governor's race, according to a new poll in which Wisconsinites also give high levels of support to President Barack Obama but express concern about the direction of state government. Read More
Wiscontrepreneur initiative examines entrepreneurship, athletics
The Office of Corporate Relations is sponsoring "Work Hard, Play Hard," a series of special events during the 2009-10 academic year. Read More
Major gifts give momentum to School of Nursing building campaign
Two major gifts announced today (Oct. 2) provide a major boost to the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing and its Power of Nursing Campaign to build and staff a new nursing science center. Read More
Campus offers condolences to Indonesian students
International Student Services and the Offices of the Dean of Students are extending condolences to students and campus community members from Indonesia in the wake of the Sept. 30 7.6-magnitude earthquake. Read More
‘UW-Madison Minute’ airs before Badger football games
A short radio spot airing before each Badger football game gives fans a glimpse of recent happenings at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Moral lessons from nature films lead off fall Roundtable lectures
The moral lessons of nature films, the warrior tradition of native Americans and the beautiful art songs of graduate voice students will be featured during a series of University Roundtable luncheon presentations beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Read More
Kris Olds: Olympics
Professor of Geography Kris Olds has researched the housing impacts of mega-events since 1986. With the announcement of the host city for the 2016 Olympics,… Read More
Dean of students, police urge vigilance after downtown robberies
In the wake of several robberies in the Madison community, the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD), the Offices of the Dean of Students and Madison Police Department (MPD) are again reminding students to watch out for one another, especially at night. Read More