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Groundbreaking ceremony for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery planned
Gov. Jim Doyle and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge will join the UW–Madison community at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the start of construction of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Read More
Young mathematical minds honored in annual talent search
On Thursday, May 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison math department will honor some of Wisconsin's most mathematically gifted middle and high school students. Read More
Wisconsin biomedical engineering students design meaningful medical solutions
When University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Claire Flanagan graduates in May 2009 with bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering (BME) and biochemistry, she might display her diploma next to an equally prestigious document: a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Read More
Wisconsin graduates honored as ‘Badgers of the Year’
Nine University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates living in communities across Wisconsin have been selected by their peers as Badgers of the Year, an honor awarded by chapters of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Association awards scholarships to outstanding students
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has awarded scholarships to 16 outstanding students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in recognition of their academic excellence, overall achievement and contributions to the campus community. Read More
Advisory: Mirisch unable to attend May 2 events
Producer Walter Mirisch regrets that, due to illness, he will be unable to attend the previously announced events scheduled for Friday, May 2. Read More
Returning adult students honored
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will honor more than 30 adult students at a reception on Wednesday, April 30, with awards and scholarships that recognize their academic excellence and contributions to the community. Read More
Stem cell pioneer Thomson elected to National Academy of Sciences
Pioneering University of Wisconsin–Madison stem cell scientist James Thomson was elected today (April 29) to the National Academy of Sciences. Read More
Recent sightings: Human Powered Vehicle Challenge
Photos: Jeff Miller UW–Madison’s human powered vehicle team competed against teams from around the country at Sauk Prairie Airport… Read More
UW-Madison students again rise to the entrepreneurial challenge
For the second straight year, students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison flexed their entrepreneurial muscle as they turned surplus materials into new creations. Read More
With cell as muse, art fuels scientist’s quest
For Ahna Skop, the tipping point to a career in science was a dance and a food fight. Read More
Facility gives geology department new dimension
A geoscience visualization lab that opened last week in Weeks Hall will add a new dimension to geology research and education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Oscar-winning producer returns to campus for reception, film screening
On Friday, May 2, UW–Madison will welcome Hollywood producer Walter Mirisch back to campus with two special events. Read More
Professor emeritus searches for ‘Human Goodness’
University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Emeritus of Geography Yi-Fu Tuan will discuss his latest book, "Human Goodness" (University of Wisconsin Press), at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, at University Book Store-Hilldale, 702 N. Midvale Blvd. Read More
UW-Madison nano research mixes with art, coffee
In May, 14 striking, larger-than-life photographic prints that are both comfortingly organic and starkly abstract will enable patrons of Mother Fool's Coffeehouse in Madison to visualize a scientific world that's rarely seen outside the laboratory. Read More
University honors distinguished undergraduates
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John Wiley will honor more than 100 of the university's most accomplished undergraduates tonight (April 28) at the Chancellor's Undergraduate Award Ceremony. Read More
Everyone’s invited to attend UW during Day on Campus
It's a dream of many to learn on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) again this spring offers the opportunity to turn those dreams into reality for those who lived the dream years ago, or for anyone wants a campus experience. Read More
Last chance to submit a convocation essay
Outgoing Chancellor John D. Wiley is asking students to write an essay about their lives at the university, with the winner being given the honor of addressing 5,500 new students from the floor of the Kohl Center at the Chancellor’s Convocation on Aug. 29. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 2. Read More
Berquam: Take care of each other at Mifflin Street Block Party
The dean of students is urging students to stay safe during the Mifflin Street Block Party on Saturday, May 3. Read More