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Schools lose ground as states face fiscal bind, UW study finds
Taking into account enrollment changes and rising costs, per-pupil spending on K-12 education declined during the past two years in 35 states that educate three-quarters of the nation's public school students, a study by a researcher at UW–Madison shows. Read More
Students to share experiences from service-learning trip to Selma
Students, faculty and staff from UW–Madison who traveled together by bus, following the route of the civil rights movement from Madison to Selma, Ala., are hosting a presentation and fund-raising event on Friday, April 16. Read More
Alumni take home Pulitzer Prizes
Three UW–Madison alumni earned the Pulitzer Prize, writing's most coveted award, the Pulitzer board announced Monday (April 5). A UW–Madison faculty member was a finalist for general nonfiction. Read More
Lecture to explore acoustics of ancient wind instrument
The acoustics of an ancient aboriginal wind instrument, the didjeridu, will be the focus of a UW–Madison physics department public lecture at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 5. Read More
UW-Madison department marks anniversary with conference
A special conference will celebrate two anniversaries at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Eighth annual Poker Run/Walk set for April 15
Been eating too much lately? Can't remember the last time you went to the gym? Ease back into exercise at the Poker Run. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Student Board seeks new leadership
The Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) is looking for fun-loving, enthusiastic Badgers as part of its spring 2004 membership drive. The organization will be holding an informational session at the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) on Tuesday, April 13. Read More
Statement from Dean of Students Luoluo Hong regarding the Audrey Seiler case
We are relieved to have some answers and the beginning of a resolution to what has been a difficult six days for both the… Read More
Student support services
Many resources are available on campus to help students deal with emotional and academic problems that may arise in their lives. Read More
Sexual Assault Awareness Month begins with candlelight vigil
"Honoring the Strength of Survivors" is the theme of a candlelight vigil at 6 tonight, Thursday, April 1, on Library Mall that will begin Sexual Assault Awareness Month on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
UW-Madison event offers taste of world languages
UW-Madison will give high school students and teachers from across the state a sample from the more than 60 languages taught on campus at special event on Tuesday, April 13. Read More
U.S. News unveils rankings of graduate programs
Several UW–Madison graduate programs have received high rankings in the 2004 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Graduate Schools," which hits newsstands on Monday. Read More
Lakeshore path ready for improvements
The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path, a favorite spot on campus, will get a facelift this spring to improve safety, maintain accessibility, and prevent flooding and erosion. Read More
Undergraduate Symposium presents achievements
From research on pinwheel-shaped galaxies to a study of landscape change in an Iowa County watershed, the Undergraduate Symposium on Thursday, April 15, will spotlight the creative work of UW–Madison students in the arts, sciences and service learning projects. Read More
Looking for signs of spring
Since spring began March 20, temperatures have soared into the upper 60s, the ice has melted from Lake Mendota and much has sprung to life -- including people, plants and wildlife. Read More
Countdown to Commencement prepares UW grads for real world
Students at UW–Madison will prepare for commencement and life after college at Countdown to Commencement, a special two-day event for all graduating seniors on Wednesday, April 7, at Tripp Commons in the Memorial Union and Thursday, April 8, at Union South. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Read More
Public invited to tour labyrinth
A one-day labyrinth created by a UW–Madison graduate student will give walkers literal and figurative space to reflect on Friday, April 2. Read More
Statement from Provost Peter Spear on finding of Audrey Seiler
“On behalf of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community, I want to express our profound relief and joy at the news that Audrey Ruth Seiler… Read More
Frederick W. Miller estate endows UW Law School
A gift of more than $7 million to create an endowed deanship at the Law School at UW–Madison - a first for the university - was provided in the estate of Frederick W. Miller, former president and publisher of The Capital Times, officials announced Tuesday. Read More
New storage method amplifies cells available for science
The work promises to greatly amplify the number of cells that survive their enforced hibernation, that remain undifferentiated and that are more readily available for research. What's more, with more survivors, genetic variability becomes less of an issue. Read More