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State seeds stem-cell company based on UW–Madison research

May 14, 2007

Governor Jim Doyle today (May 14) gave a $1 million boost to a University of Wisconsin–Madison spin-off company during a visit to the campus lab that gave birth to its technology.

UW-Madison Executive Education ranked ‘Best Value for Money’

May 14, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business has made the Financial Times' annual list of the world's top executive education providers for the third straight year.

Recent sightings: Carillon lesson

May 11, 2007

University carillonneur Lyle Anderson leads a group of 3rd graders visiting from Marquette Elementary School on a tour of the…

Curiosities: If we think the continents were at some point all connected, how did they separate?

May 11, 2007

Question submitted by Abbie Stroup, seventh grader at Sennett Middle School.

UW-Madison honors nine Academic Staff Award winners

May 10, 2007

Nine UW–Madison professionals have been honored with 2007 Academic Staff Excellence Awards in recognition of their exemplary leadership, public service, research, teaching and overall excellence.

Survey examines attitudes regarding the campus-area housing market

May 10, 2007

University of Wisconsin–Madison planners are conducting a survey to determine whether faculty and staff are interested in moving closer to campus, cutting commuting times and invigorating the housing market in campus-area neighborhoods.

Book explores history, causes of allergy and asthma epidemic

May 10, 2007

Why is it that actions we think will improve a situation more often than not make it worse?

Program director finds his place at UW–Madison

May 9, 2007

DeVon Wilson recalls being a little hesitant walking into the Ingraham Hall offices of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) last July. He had spent the past 20 years as a student, administrator and, eventually, assistant dean of students at 1,300-student Beloit College. But it was his first day as the new director of AAP.

Plant pathologist champions women in science and academia

May 9, 2007

During the past 15 years, Jo Handelsman, a professor of plant pathology, has been involved in various initiatives to improve the campus climate for women.

University offers domestic partner benefit update

May 9, 2007

UW–Madison continues to actively pursue the ability to offer domestic partner health insurance benefits to its faculty and staff.

Sessions set to prepare for reaccreditation visit

May 9, 2007

Every 10 years the university must be reaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The next site visit will be in April 2009.

Professors propose ways to make ‘Wisconsin Covenant’ a success

May 9, 2007

May 10 is the first day that the state's eighth graders can sign up for the Wisconsin Covenant, a recent policy proposal from Gov. Jim Doyle that guarantees students who commit to the program a place in the Wisconsin higher education system and a financial aid package.

Memorial symposium planned in honor of former engineering professor

May 9, 2007

Members of the university community are invited to take part in the Denice D. Denton Memorial Symposium from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. on Monday, July 30, at the Pyle Center.

Frances Corry and Ken Richardson: stories of triumph at UW–Madison

May 9, 2007

Frances Corry and Ken Richardson are recipients of the 2007 Dean of Students Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award (OURASA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The awards recognize the unique accomplishments of adult students who overcome obstacles to attain a degree.

Recent sightings: Loose cannon

May 9, 2007

Camp Randall history From the Wisconsin Electronic Reader: Letters of a Badger Boy in Blue: Life at Old Camp…