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Silicon medicines may be effective in humans
University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists have shown that silicon — the stuff of computer chips, glass and pottery — may have extraordinary therapeutic value for treating human disease. Read More
Campus plan aims to remove ash trees, head off emerald ash borer
Staying one step ahead of an aggressive, wood-boring beetle that is threatening ash trees in several states is the aim of a plan that will gradually remove many ash trees at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
New offices for Student Academic Affairs
Student Academic Affairs units in the College of Letters and Science have new office locations. To check out the new and existing office spaces, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend an SAA Open House from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26. Read More
UW Regents to host statewide forum on comprehensive admissions
The UW System Board of Regents is hosting an educational forum on Monday, Jan. 29, on a proposed move to a comprehensive freshman admissions policy. Read More
Financial Assistance for Child Care Fees
If you are a student parent enrolled at the UW–Madison, you may qualify for financial assistance for child care fees through the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program (CCTAP). The program, which is intended to help eligible low-income students to obtain quality child care, is funded through student segregated fees recommended by the Student Services Finance Committee and approved by the chancellor and the UW System Board of Regents. Read More
UW survey finds foreign investors favor U.S. and New York City real estate
The United States remains the preferred country for foreign investors' real estate dollars, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison survey of global real estate investors released today. Read More
Toxin-binding protein linked to cardiovascular health
New research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has revealed an unexpected role for a toxin-binding protein in regulating the carrier of so-called "bad cholesterol." Read More
Another accounting student named to internship
Josie Cizak, a graduate student in the Five-Year Professional Program in Accounting at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business, has been awarded a postgraduate technical assistant internship at the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Read More
Construction manager chosen for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
Findorff Mortenson, a joint venture of J.H. Findorff & Son of Madison and M.A. Mortenson of Minneapolis, will build the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and the Morgridge Institute for Research on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, officials announced today (Jan. 23). Read More
UW-Madison college targets federal bioenergy initiative
The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is leading efforts to bring a new federal bioenergy research and development center to Wisconsin, the college's dean told a group of bioscience industry leaders today. Read More
Machado and Silvetti Associates to design Chazen Museum expansion
The team of Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston, in association with Milwaukee-based Continuum Architects + Planners, has been chosen by the state of Wisconsin to design the expansion to the Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Paper dresses from swinging ‘60s show off planned obsolescence
The new exhibition "Disposable Dresses: Throw-Away Design from the 1960s" opens on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the Gallery of Design at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Split-screen debate coverage benefited Bush in 2004, research shows
Conventional wisdom about the pitfalls of reaction shots during presidential debates was turned on its head in a study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Arts Institute brings artists in residence to campus
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Arts Institute announces two interdisciplinary artist residencies for this spring. Read More
Couple provides lead gift for new preschool research laboratory
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and its School of Human Ecology announced today (Jan. 18) that Elliot and Frances Lehman have provided a $1 million lead gift for a teaching and research preschool laboratory, a key component of a new addition to the school's historic building. Read More
Campus urged to guard against norovirus
Several outbreaks of norovirus infection have been documented in Dane County recently. Norovirus (formerly Norwalk-like virus) infection is common in the winter and is sometimes mistakenly called "stomach flu," says Craig Roberts, epidemiologist for University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Dean reviews under way
Several years ago, the university implemented a standard five-year review procedure for deans. The purpose is to assess their academic and administrative leadership and their performance in such areas as external relations and resource management. Read More
Segment of Walnut Street gets new name
The city of Madison has approved a name change for the segment of Walnut Street that runs east/west between Marsh Lane and Highland Avenue. It will now be called Marsh Drive; signs have been changed. Read More