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Bioethics forum to be an evolutionary affair
The 2008 International Bioethics Forum, to be held April 17-18 at Promega Corporation's BioPharmaceutical Technology Center (BTC) in Fitchburg, will delve into the science and controversies of evolution in the 21st Century. Read More
Application fee increasing to $44
Effective September 1, 2008, the undergraduate application fee for the University of Wisconsin–Madison and all UW System institutions will be $44. This is… Read More
Waiting list update and FAQ
Updated June 16, 2008 The University of Wisconsin–Madison will be admitting select students from the extended waiting list this year. The process of… Read More
Director cultivates a mile-high appreciation of Wisconsin
From his 12th-floor office, Sam Batzli has a view of nearby Lake Mendota and Madison's downtown punctuated by the state Capitol. But instead of looking out the window, Batzli looks at Madison and the rest of Wisconsin from much higher altitudes. Read More
Recent sightings: Rubble-rousers
Construction workers use heavy-duty moving equipment to remove rubble — all that remains of aged and now demolished buildings once standing along… Read More
WAGE awards three research collaborative grants related to globalization
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) announces the three winners of its research collaborative competition, each receiving $100,000 during a three-year period. Read More
Kinesiology Club to host Poker Run/Walk April 17
The Kinesiology Club’s 12th annual 5K Poker Run/Walk will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m. in front of the Natatorium. Read More
Pi Mile Run benefits well water project in El Salvador
As 255 University of Wisconsin–Madison students and community members thundered down the Lakeshore Path on the first warm Saturday morning in April, they dodged muddy puddles and happy pedestrians out for a weekend walk along Lake Mendota. Read More
Stanley, students sing praises of reading
When Leotha Stanley was 13 years old, he played the piano at the funeral home on North Avenue in Milwaukee for some extra money. Read More
Recent sightings: Rainy-day blues
Huddled under her umbrella, a pedestrian walks across Library Mall during a blustery spring rain on April 10. Photo:… Read More
Negligent, attentive mouse mothers show biological differences
In mice, child neglect is a product of both nature and nurture, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison describe a strain of mice that exhibit unusually high rates of maternal neglect, with approximately one out of every five females failing to care for her offspring. Read More
Global economic issues examined in UW–Madison conference
Some of the most critical issues in today's world economy will be discussed by top national figures in a University of Wisconsin–Madison conference on Thursday, May 1. Read More
Erik Forsberg appointed executive director of WiCell Research Institute
Erik Forsberg has been named to the newly created position of executive director of the WiCell Research Institute. In this position, Forsberg will direct all operations of the private, non-profit institute, a supporting organization of the University of Wisconsin–Madison that provides core services to UW–Madison stem cell researchers and operates the National Stem Cell Bank. Read More
Poet, author on campus as artist in residence
Poet, spoken word artist and children’s book author Juan Felipe Herrera will be in residence on campus this week, through Saturday, April 12. Read More
Administrative process forums planned
A pair of forums designed to update the campus community about the Administrative Process Redesign (APR) project and how it is working to improve business practices and customer satisfaction will be held this month. Read More
Libraries to assist faculty with new federal law
A requirement to provide public online access to research findings funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) took effect on April 7. Read More
MSNBC science editor is visiting writer
Alan MSNBC science editor is visiting writer, science editor for msnbc.com, has been named the Science Writer in Residence for this spring. Read More
Campus reacts to student’s death
The Offices of the Dean of Students led a vigorous response to last week’s tragic death of UW–Madison student Brittany Zimmermann, stressing safety, reaching out to the community and leading the remembrance of her life and time at the university. Read More
Four faculty chosen as Guggenheim Fellows
Four professors at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received 2008 Guggenheim Fellowship Awards, which recognize artists, scholars and scientists based on distinguished past achievement and exceptional future promise. Read More