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Mass communications students and faculty reap bumper crop of awards
Graduate students and faculty in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Joint Program in Mass Communications landed several awards - the most in recent memory - at a national conference for journalism educators this week.
Early Alzheimer’s screenings could cut health care costs
As the nation debates how to control costs as part of health care reform, an Alzheimer's disease researcher says early diagnosis and treatment of the disease could save the nation billions of dollars in costs down the road.
University Theatre provides a world tour with 2009-10 season
Audiences that take in one or more productions during University Theatre's 2009-10 season at the University of Wisconsin–Madison can boast that they experienced a world of drama for very little cash.
Teamwork brings robotics team first year of success
The obstacle course was the greatest challenge the robot had ever faced. The pouring rain had damaged its laser range finder sensor - crucial for navigation - yet, it managed to push forward 200 feet before finally succumbing to the weather.
Philanthropist and UW–Madison join to develop new-generation leaders
What do American soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan do in their "spare" time?
Gasoline-diesel cocktail: a potent recipe for cleaner, more efficient engines
Diesel and gasoline fuel sources both bring unique assets and liabilities to powering internal combustion engines.
UW-Madison professor draws honors for formative computer network
The Internet Society has tapped a precursor to the modern Internet - built under the leadership of a University of Wisconsin–Madison computer science professor - for the 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award.
Curiosities: How many galaxies have humans discovered?
“We don’t know,” says Ed Churchwell, professor of astronomy. “We know it’s a very large number.” It’s in the hundreds of billions, Churchwell…
A day in the life of SOAR
As Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) closes its main period for 2009, here is a collection of wisdom captured during a day in the life of SOAR.
UW-Madison medical ethicist heading to FDA
University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of law R. Alta Charo has accepted a position as senior adviser in the Office of the Commissioner at the Food and Drug Administration, effective Aug. 30.
Team discovers gene for age-related cataracts
Participants in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's long-running Beaver Dam Eye Study have contributed to the discovery of a gene involved in cataracts in both aging humans and in mice.
UW-Madison announces biological safety officer
Jim Turk has been named biological safety officer in the Environment, Health and Safety Department at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The Red Shirt returns to celebrate a century of song
For Badger alumni, students and fans looking for a fashionable way to give back, The Red Shirt, Second Edition, has arrived.
Will a well-mixed, warmer lake doom invasive fish?
The rainbow smelt, an invasive fish that threatens native species such as walleye and perch, may soon be feeling the heat - literally.
SOAR star retires after 51 years at UW–Madison
Student finances aren't supposed to be funny. Wally Douma decided to change that.
Badger Insider looks back on off-campus student life
Alumni who lived off campus share their stories in the latest edition of Badger Insider magazine.
Database architect wins IEEE award
David DeWitt, professor emeritus of computer science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been honored for his work with database systems.
Irrigation system manages stormwater
This summer, Doug Soldat is saving for a not-so-rainy day. The UW–Madison soil scientist is banking rainwater, up to 8,000 gallons of it, enough to keep the lawn at UW–Madison's O.J. Noer Turfgrass Research and Education Facility lush through the driest weeks of summer.
PEOPLE honors high school graduates, welcomes new freshmen
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will celebrate its eighth year of an important pipeline for student diversity from noon-2 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way.