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UW faculty recognized by American Academy of Microbiology

February 23, 2009

Two members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty are among 72 scientists from around the world who have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology. Read More

UW-Madison develops career-information systems for Singapore

February 23, 2009

The Singapore Ministry of Education has awarded a four-year $3.5 million contract to the Center on Education and Work (CEW) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Education for localizing CEW's WISCareers and CareerLocker online career-information systems for use in Singapore schools. Read More

Entrepreneurialism class of 130 participates in 100-Hour Challenge

February 23, 2009

This year's third annual 100-Hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge has caught the attention of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Entrepreneurialism in Society class. Read More

Feb. 11 Focus on the Humanities lecture

February 23, 2009

Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin: ‘Humanities and the Public’ Play audio Feb. 11, 2009, Focus on the Humanities Distinguished Faculty Lecture, delivered at… Read More

Menghini selected as chancellor’s chief of staff

February 23, 2009

Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin has chosen Becci Menghini, a proven relationship builder with a strong record in alumni association management, as her new chief of staff. Read More

UW-Madison narrows field of potential WID research themes

February 23, 2009

The research direction of the rising Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) is coming into sharper focus as UW–Madison this week (Feb. 20) announced the list of successful pre-proposals for the public half of the new public-private institute. Read More

Recent sightings: Game break

February 23, 2009

Three students compete in a game of Super Smash Brothers Brawl in the Memorial Union… Read More

Four faculty awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships

February 20, 2009

Four members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty are among 118 scientists, mathematicians and economists from around the country who have been awarded prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships. Read More

Genetic information personalizes warfarin prescribing

February 18, 2009

Warfarin, one of the world's most widely used drugs, is also one of the trickiest to prescribe. Half of those who take it are at risk of serious problems when given the standard starting dose. Read More

Experts discuss supporting young businesses at WARF’s Gilson Event

February 18, 2009

A panel of experts committed to providing guidance and services to entrepreneurs will share information on "Funding and Resources for Young Businesses" at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Gilson Discovery event on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Fluno Center, 601 University Avenue. Read More

Graduate student wins national leadership award

February 18, 2009

A University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate student has received a prestigious national award recognizing future leaders in higher education. Read More

Engineered bacterium churns out two new key antibiotics

February 18, 2009

In recent years, scientists have isolated two potent natural antibiotics - platensimycin and platencin - that are highly effective against bacterial infection, including those caused by the most dreaded drug-resistant microbes. Read More

Chancellor’s statement on Gov. Doyle’s state budget

February 17, 2009

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin released the following statement today on Gov. Jim Doyle's presentation of the 2009-11 budget: Read More

UW-Madison to premiere new show on Big Ten Network

February 17, 2009

"Office Hours," a half-hour talk show produced by University Communications at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will make its national network debut on the Big Ten Network at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19. Read More

French master’s program opens doors to work opportunity

February 17, 2009

The Professional French Masters Program at UW–Madison is one of the only program in the country that offers a graduate degree that combines language skills with study in other academic areas. Read More

Pedestrians urged to follow safe routes near Education Building

February 17, 2009

Campus construction officials are urging pedestrians to heed "sidewalk closed" signs along the north side of the Education Building as construction begins there. Read More

Recent sightings: Ice sweepers

February 17, 2009

Hoofers member Andy Fitzpatrick (left) and student Kyle Martell (right) battle it out in a game of broomball during the annual Hoofers Winter… Read More

Slide show: Crowning glory—Lady Liberty rises on Lake Mendota again

February 16, 2009

In a repeat performance of one of the most popular college pranks ever, this week Lady Liberty once again appeared to rise from Lake Mendota with torch aloft, thanks to the Wisconsin Hoofers, UW–Madison’s outdoor recreation club. Read More