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UW-Madison’s entrepreneurship program rated among nation’s best

September 11, 2008

The Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has one of the nation's top programs in entrepreneurship, according to a survey just published in the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. Read More

New book explains food science in easy-to-digest bites

September 11, 2008

Ever wonder how marshmallow Peeps are made? Or why the bacteria known as probiotics are good for you? Or perhaps why a few grains of uncooked rice are sometimes added to salt shakers? Read More

Executive director named for Morgridge Institute for Research

September 11, 2008

A distinguished researcher from Purdue University with significant private and public sector experience will return to Wisconsin as the executive director of the new Morgridge Institute for Research, part of the twin Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Read More

Madison police seek tips in Breese Terrace fight

September 11, 2008

The Madison Police Department is looking for information about a fight that took place in the 100 block of North Breese Terrace around 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 7. Read More

Heart of the Matter

September 10, 2008

Underground in Europe, thousands of scientists — using the largest accelerator ever built — are conducting a thrilling hunt. They’re looking for tiny particles that are the source of all matter’s mass, hoping to solve some of the biggest mysteries in physics. And UW–Madison researchers are right at the center of the action. Read More

Heinrich takes over as La Follette School head

September 10, 2008

Providing more support for graduate students, continuing to build a strong international program and preserving the vitality of the Wisconsin Idea are all high on Carolyn Heinrich’s list as she takes over as the new director of the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs. Read More

World’s biggest particle accelerator begins operation

September 10, 2008

After more than 15 years of planning and preparation, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's most powerful particle accelerator, started operating this morning (Sept. 10). Read More

Can love change your mind? New project explores neuroscience of ‘positive qualities’

September 10, 2008

What is happening in the minds of people who have developed a greater capacity for forgiveness and compassion? Can a quality like love — whether it’s shown toward a family member or a friend — be neurologically measured in the brain? A new research project at UW–Madison offers the opportunity to apply hard science to these seemingly ethereal questions. Read More

Campus invited to participate in IT strategic planning session

September 10, 2008

The Office of the CIO is at the midway point in the information technology (IT) strategic planning process. Ron Kraemer, CIO and vice provost for information technology, met with hundreds of students, faculty and staff during the summer as part of dozens of planning sessions. Read More

World Stem Cell Summit comes to Madison Sept. 21–23

September 10, 2008

An opportunity to meet stem cell experts from around the world, unique networking opportunities and a public day of outreach await those attending the World Stem Cell Summit and related events Sunday–Tuesday, Sept. 21–23. Read More

Human Rights Initiative to host international authorities

September 10, 2008

Coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights on Sept. 26, the Division of International Studies will publicly launch the UW–Madison Human Rights Initiative. Read More

UT celebrates ‘War of the Worlds’ anniversary

September 10, 2008

University Theatre kicks off its 2008–09 theater season with a radio drama famous for the reaction of terror and panic it caused in hundreds of thousands of households across America. Read More

Employee Matters

September 10, 2008

This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu or call 262-5650. For more information, visit Payroll Services and Benefits Services. Read More

World Stem Cell Summit comes to Madison Sept. 21-23

September 10, 2008

Meeting stem cell experts from around the world, unique networking opportunities, and a public day of outreach await those attending the World Stem Cell Summit and related events Sept. 21-23 in Madison, Wis. Read More

Online ‘Discovery Portal’ meant to foster greater research collaboration

September 9, 2008

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery is launching a new and powerful online resource for finding researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Wisconsin Discovery Portal, located at http://discoveryportal.org, is a Web-based search tool and directory offering professional profiles of 2,600 UW–Madison researchers. Read More

University works to promote success for first-generation students

September 9, 2008

For many students, the move from high school to college is a foregone conclusion. Their parents attended college and helped guide them through applying, registering and settling in. For first-generation students, however, the transition to postsecondary education is not always as fluid. Read More

Sept. 11 ‘Never Forget’ memorial observance on campus

September 9, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College Republicans, in partnership with the College Democrats and several other student organizations, are inviting students, faculty, staff and members of the local community to come together this Thursday as part of a nationwide effort to honor and remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Read More

New UW sweatshirt promotes environment, fair trade

September 8, 2008

A new hoodie now available at University Book Store allows students to show University of Wisconsin style while also promoting eco-friendly and fair trade values. Read More

Bait Bike serving as theft deterrent

September 8, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department (UWPD) has a new, high-tech answer to the decades-old problem of campus bicycle thefts. Read More