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Postdoc Excellence Awards recognize outstanding UW–Madison postdocs and faculty
The UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association, a volunteer-led advocacy group supported by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies, launched the awards to honor postdocs for their efforts.
Faculty salaries advance in rankings
After years of trailing peer universities, UW–Madison faculty salaries advanced significantly as the result of strategic moves over the past several years.
Tom Brock, who discovered world-changing extremophiles, dies at 94
One of the species Brock discovered helped usher in the modern era of molecular biology and underpins today’s PCR tests for the COVID-19 virus.
Human genome editing requires difficult conversations between science and society
Researchers argue that such advanced technologies demand more robust and thoughtful public engagement if they are to be harnessed to benefit society without crossing ethical lines.
Center for Dairy Research partners with entrepreneur on innovative, milk permeate-based sports drink
A new sports drink developed with the help of the UW–Madison Center for Dairy Research capitalizes on the fact that milk is one of the most hydrating beverages available.
Divine Nine plaza dedicated
Campus leaders and students gathered on Saturday for a dedication ceremony for the Divine Nine Garden Plaza project on East Campus Mall.
COVID questions: Can I mix and match different vaccines? What if my partner refuses to be vaccinated?
Readers ask: I have been immunized with the Moderna vaccine. Can I now get vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine? And: What are some guidelines for how to live in a household where only one person is vaccinated?
Gel loaded with cancer-fighting cells keeps tumors in check after surgery in mice
The proof-of-concept experiments demonstrate that these gels could help battle cancer at a critical moment: when a tumor has been removed but malignant cells continue to lurk after surgery, ready to grow back.
Roads to close for Van Hise Hall repair work starting April 26
Emergency repair work at Van Hise Hall, including removal of concrete paneling, will require road closures on Linden Drive and Charger Street the week of April 26.
Arsenic is more common in wells near fractured bedrock in southeastern Wisconsin
The findings come from an ongoing survey of the extent and causes of arsenic contamination in groundwater led by Eric Stewart of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.
UW students team up to develop innovative solutions to dairy industry challenges
The ideas focused on encouraging dairy consumption of Wisconsin students, enhancing the shelf life of dairy products, and utilizing new technologies to improve dairy farming.
Heller to depart, Cramer named interim vice chancellor
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller, who joined the university in 2016, is leaving this summer to take a similar role at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
UW–Madison wins federal Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Award
The federal education department cited the university’s “deep legacy of environmental stewardship” and said it remains “a leader in environment- and sustainability-related research, education, and operations.”
New chemistry makes ‘magic’ drug improvements easier
Drug developers could use the technique to test whether a drug candidate might be improved with a new methyl group, potentially saving otherwise promising drugs from the trash heap.
Chancellor Blank wins national economics research honor
UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank has been named a 2021 Distinguished Fellow by the American Economic Association, an honor established in 1965 to recognize the lifetime research contributions of distinguished economists from the United States and Canada.
Survey seeks answers about transition to campus
The survey asks questions about onsite work, experiences with remote work, and how the university can best support the many employees transitioning back to campus.
UW–Madison’s Kelly named to College of Fellows of the American Theatre
“I am very honored and overcome with emotion about my being given this honor,” says Kelly.
During pandemic, UW instructors prioritized students while facing many new challenges, according to surveys
“In many ways, the survey results confirm something we already knew: Online teaching is more work, not less," says Vice Provost John Zumbrunnen.
2021 Academic Staff Excellence Awards
This year’s recipients are gifted teachers, award-winning researchers, skilled administrators and passionate mentors — all working harder than ever to help the university navigate a pandemic.
Five-year review begins for Graduate School dean
Bill Karpus became the first dean of the Graduate School following the restructuring of the UW–Madison research and graduate education enterprise in 2015.