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Media Relations at UW–Madison: Year in Review
This report outlines a full year of media relations accomplishments at UW–Madison, from November 2007-October 2008. The report focuses specifically on examples of news development and distribution by University Communications that produced significant media exposure at the state, national and international level. Read More
UW-Madison students bring geography awareness to local schools
In celebration of Geography Awareness Week (through Nov. 22), geography and education students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have teamed up to teach geography lessons to K-5 classes in the Madison area. Read More
UW-Madison study abroad numbers jump to top 10
Record numbers of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are earning some of their academic credit abroad, an increase that far exceeds the national average. Read More
UHS, Housing respond to suspected norovirus cases
UW-Madison has acted promptly and aggressively to contain the spread of possible norovirus in Sellery Hall this week, where up to 45 students have reported… Read More
UW-Madison continues to address gastroenteritis outbreak
The University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to monitor reported cases of gastroenteritis among students and provide information to help limit the spread of disease, following the first cases of suspected norovirus that were seen at University Health Services on Nov. 7. Read More
Campus remembers Brittany Zimmermann
The UW–Madison community is remembering the late Brittany Zimmermann this week, ahead of what would have been her 22nd birthday on Saturday, Nov. 15. Read More
Certificate program to enhance engineers’ liberal arts education
Next fall, a few UW–Madison professors hope to show engineering students that they have a bigger place in the non-engineering parts of campus. Read More
WAA’s First-Year Parents’ Weekend brings $1.25 million to Madison economy
An annual influx of family members visiting students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for a weekend of campus events brings approximately $1.25 million to the local economy through spending on lodging, dining, shopping and other activities. Read More
Stealth drug idea snags Gates Foundation support
A proposal to create a stealth drug, one that remains cloaked inside a cell until activated by a pathogen, has snared a high-profile $100,000 award from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Read More
A decade celebrating stem cells: Changing the face of medicine
The Wisconsin Academy, along with the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), will host a free, two-day event on Nov. 18-19 to highlight the accomplishments of stem cell research in the state and to examine future stem cell issues. Read More
UW-Madison is a leader in Fulbright fellows with top 10 ranking
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked ninth among research universities in the number of student Fulbright fellows, according to data recently released by the Fulbright program. Read More
New blog chronicles global reach of students, faculty
To celebrate International Education Week (Nov. 17-21), the Division of International Studies has launched its Badgers Abroad Blog, an easy-to-access, searchable compendium of UW–Madison's presence around the world. Read More
Many events part of Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Office of Corporate Relations (OCR) is a sponsor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international effort to inspire and encourage young people to consider entrepreneurship as a career choice and to celebrate America's unique culture of inventiveness. Read More
Recent sightings: Shadow figures
Pedestrians cast long shadows as they make their way along a sidewalk on Library Mall. Photo: Bryce Richter… Read More
La Follette School notes 25 years with special issue of policy report
The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs is marking its 25th anniversary with an expanded issue of the La Follette Policy Report that showcases Wisconsin public affairs research. Read More
Ancient mounds make UW–Madison a unique landscape
The UW–Madison campus includes 38 effigy and burial mounds in six groupings. Read More
CHESS grant to focus on reducing addiction relapse
A five-year, $2.8 million grant awarded to the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will study ways to reduce relapse through the latest in communication technology. Read More
UW-Madison, Greek community host safety forum
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a special campus forum to discuss downtown safety issues in the wake of a string of recent armed robberies. Read More
Alignment, communication are key goals of chancellor’s organizational changes
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin has announced the first step in a staff reorganization designed to build more collaboration and alignment within the institution, and more effective communication between the university and its constituencies. Read More