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Broadway veteran to speak at commencement ceremonies

May 3, 2007

André De Shields will address new graduates at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, during commencement weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 18-20. Read More

UW-Madison bestows honorary degrees on two scientists

May 3, 2007

One of the first African Americans to earn a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience and a Nobel laureate who introduced the world to electricity-conducting plastics will receive honorary degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Former vice chancellor James Cleary dies at age 80

May 3, 2007

James W. Cleary, the former vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the tumultuous late 1960s, died on Saturday, April 28, at the age of 80. Read More

UW-Madison, UW System, RCF reach settlement

May 3, 2007

A settlement has been reached in the Roman Catholic Foundation's federal lawsuit against the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents and University of Wisconsin–Madison officials. Read More

Go Greek again! Greek life turns 150 years

May 2, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Greek community is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Greek organizations possess a long and storied history on the UW–Madison campus and have nurtured some major success stories, including seven of the top 10 donors to the university. Read More

Dean of Students issues safety tips for Mifflin Street Block Party

May 2, 2007

The City of Madison is preparing for a safe and enjoyable Mifflin Street Block Party this Saturday. However, the combination of large crowds, balconies… Read More

Resident bacteria may help clean phosphorous from lakes

May 2, 2007

UW-Madison engineer Katherine McMahon is integrating her expertise in wastewater engineering and in biological systems to study the bacterial community in different eutrophied lakes — two in Madison and one in China — to learn more about how those bacteria affect phosphorus cycling in the lakes. Read More

Tips for visitors attending the Dalai Lama’s Kohl Center appearance

May 2, 2007

People planning to attend the Dalai Lama’s Kohl Center appearance on Friday, May 4, are urged to follow these suggestions concerning carry-ins, parking and other details related to the event. Read More

Survey examines Americans’ trust in science

May 1, 2007

When it comes to forming opinions on controversial scientific issues, Americans show a strong deference to the views of the scientific community, according to a study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher. Read More

Wisconsin Alumni Association announces 2007 distinguished alumni

May 1, 2007

The Wisconsin Alumni Association announced the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients to be recognized at a program in their honor on Thursday, May 10, at 5 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theater in Madison. Read More

Students flex entrepreneurial muscle in competition

May 1, 2007

What do a discarded industrial fan, a recycled wastebasket, a surplus fishing reel, and a set of drawers from an old lab desk have to do with entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus? Read More

Two faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 1, 2007

Two University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members were elected today to the National Academy of Sciences. Read More

Student Personnel Association announces annual awards

April 30, 2007

UW–Madison’s Student Personnel Association honored the efforts of nine individuals with its Outstanding Achievement Awards. The honors were distributed at a luncheon held on April 18. Read More

Two faculty named American Academy fellows

April 30, 2007

Two faculty members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been elected Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read More

Study puts us one step closer to understanding the function of sleep

April 30, 2007

Sleep remains one of the big mysteries in biology. All animals sleep, and people who are deprived of sleep suffer physically, emotionally and intellectually. But nobody knows how sleep restores the brain. Read More

Five honored with Classified Employee Recognition Awards

April 27, 2007

Five employees received Classified Employee Recognition Awards at a reception on April 11. Read More

Arming the fight against resistant bacteria

April 27, 2007

In 1928, Alexander Fleming opened the door to treating bacterial infections when he stumbled upon the first known antibiotic in a Penicillium mold growing in a discarded experiment. Read More