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Research to treat placenta could improve human pregnancies

November 26, 2024

In humans, placental insufficiency restricts the growth of developing fetuses and typically leads to premature delivery and extended stays in the neonatal intensive care unit. Read More

UW–Madison’s Indigenous community centers Native November around love

November 26, 2024

This year’s Native November theme, “Love is…”, celebrated the ways Indigenous people show love for their culture. From food to the arts to stories passed on from generations, love is deeply rooted in the Indigenous community.  Read More

Don Schutt named UW ombuds

November 26, 2024

Schutt served for more than 23 years in the Office of Human Resources at UW–Madison starting as director of human resource development and retiring as senior director for talent development. Read More

Diversity Forum keynote speaker: Be intentional about avoiding bias  

November 25, 2024

More than 650 people attended the forum, titled “Threads of Belonging: Navigating Differences and Building Community.” Video streams of the event had more than 12,000 views.  Read More

New Faculty Focus: Roberto Abadie

November 22, 2024

"I am interested in understanding the everyday lives of people who inject drugs (PWID) and how colonialism, poverty, dispossession, and racism shape their injection behaviors, HIV/HCV and overdose risk, and other drug-related harms." Read More

UW–Madison, Ho-Chunk partner to increase seed stock of corn through traditional methods

November 20, 2024

The crop scientists and Ho-Chunk partners went to great lengths to prevent cross-pollination with the commercial corn that’s widely grown in Wisconsin, covering the ears of Ho-Chunk Speckled corn in bags. Read More

UW’s career services guide the way from classroom to career

November 19, 2024

Spanning every academic area, career services offices at UW–Madison are guiding students like Zoey to their ideal majors — and giving them a big head start in their future careers. Read More

Fun, healthy and free! Don’t overlook Rec Well programs and services  

November 19, 2024

With three indoor facilities and two outdoor recreation spaces, Rec Well’s free options are perfect for college students looking to support their wellbeing and create meaningful connections on campus.   Read More

How might pulsed microwaves harm the brain? UW–Madison engineers lead the search for answers

November 19, 2024

UW-Madison engineers will leverage cutting-edge research techniques to investigate changes — spanning the molecular level to the animal level — that occur in the brain due to pulsed microwave exposure. Read More

2024 UW–Madison survey shows increased satisfaction with administrative services   

November 18, 2024

The results showed a meaningful increase in service satisfaction in the areas of finance, human resources, information technology, communications and general administration. Read More

UW–Madison seniors Klingele, Boes were finalists this year for the Rhodes Scholarship

November 18, 2024

“Beyond academic excellence, both are concerned for the welfare of others and committed to using their talents to improve communities. That ambition to serve the common good is at the heart of the Wisconsin Idea and the Rhodes Scholarship.” Read More

Love is…. Actor, comedian and Native November keynote Jana Schmieding

November 18, 2024

Lakota Native, actor, comedian and writer Jana Schmieding knows how to tell a good joke. As this year's Native November speaker, she proved that laughter is a big part of how the Indigenous community connects with each other and their culture. Read More

15 top-tier colleges wanted her. She chose UW–Madison. Here’s why.

November 13, 2024

What won her over? A combination of things, including UW–Madison’s world-class reputation, the friendliness of the campus community and a financial aid offer she couldn’t refuse. Read More

Seeking nominations for the 2025 Administrative Improvement Award 

November 13, 2024

The awards recognize exceptional contributions in customer service, process design or redesign or innovation; or development that enhanced effectiveness and efficiency, generated new revenue, saved time or costs, improved service delivery or other benefits. Read More

Gene therapy protects against motor neuron disease in rats 

November 12, 2024

The gene therapy approach allowed the non-mutated gene to be expressed in neurons and better support the transportation of proteins, preventing disease. Read More

Open Studio Day: A glimpse at artists’ work, from neon to paint to pottery

November 6, 2024

Over 50 student artists showed their work at the UW–Madison Art Department's Annual Open Studio Day on Saturday, Nov. 2 in the Art Lofts and Humanities Building. Read More