Campus news Latest News
Eight win academic staff awards
For their outstanding work in leadership, public service, research and teaching, eight university professionals have been honored with the 2003 Academic Staff Excellence Awards. Read More
Classified staff honored for going above and beyond
This year's recipients of Classified Employee Recognition Awards all go the extra mile in their jobs to make UW–Madison a better place. Read More
UW-Madison honors eight faculty for outstanding teaching
A person could dine out for a good month armed with the rich stock of stories to be found in the University of Wisconsin–Madison 2003 Distinguished Teaching Awards. Read More
Internationally known dancer to speak
Mary Anthony, long recognized in the modern dance movement as an exceptional dancer and choreographer, will speak on "My Life in Modern Dance" at the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries annual lecture at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, in the Fluno Center, 601 University Ave. Read More
UW-Madison students bring innovative product to market
Osman Ozcanli, a senior engineering student at UW–Madison, has brought to market OZ Pack binders - accessories designed for students who wish to carry their books in something other than a bulky backpack. Read More
Psychological needs of kids during tragedy
In a booklet that could have been written in direct response to the current world situation, a UW–Madison professor advises parents and caregivers about the psychological needs of their children during times of tragedy. Read More
Dean reopens her wounds to help others heal
In Luoluo Hong, dean of students at UW–Madison, the observer finds not only a survivor of sexual assault, but also someone who has managed to turn trauma into a useful, and perhaps even inspiring, experience. Read More
Sexual Assault Awareness Month highlights
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and UW–Madison survivors and activists have assembled a full slate of activities ranging from lectures and training sessions to a climbing wall. Read More
Growth factor shows promise in Parkinson’s patients
By pumping a potent growth factor directly into the human brain, an international team of scientists and surgeons has demonstrated significant remediation of the debilitating symptoms of patients with Parkinson's disease. Read More
Wiley says administration will absorb largest cuts
Administration at UW–Madison would absorb the largest portion of state budget cuts, under Chancellor John Wiley's plan for how the campus will address cuts contained in Gov. Jim Doyle's budget plan. Read More
Panel to discuss Wisconsin’s biotechnology industry
As biotechnology continues to grow as a Wisconsin industry, it faces new challenges. Students in the master of science in biotechnology program will discuss these challenges in a panel discussion, 'The Faces of Biotechnology.' Read More
Human resources development offers new training
UW-Madison's Office of Human Resource Development, in partnership with Wisconsin Technical College System (eTech) and state agencies, is offering 90 online courses in eight curricula including management, communications, leadership, customer service, personal development, team building, knowledge management and project management. Read More
Show presents humor with heart
Ask organizers of Humorology, Wisconsin's largest non-profit student organization, what the name of their organization means to them, and they probably would tell you that it's not the study of humor itself, but an exercise in what can be produced using humor. Read More
Diversity efforts examination set
Two outside evaluators will visit campus to review the implementation of Plan 2008 during the past five years and identify areas of focus for the next five years. Read More
Classified staff honored for going above and beyond
This year's recipients of Classified Employee Recognition Awards all go the extra mile in their jobs to make UW–Madison a better place. Read More
Power plant reports available to the public
Two separate reports that analyze the effects of the proposed West Campus Cogeneration Facility on the UW–Madison campus are available online. Read More
Book: Bush as a manager, wartime president
Don Kettl, a UW–Madison professor of political science with the Robert M. LaFollette School of Public Affairs, is the author a new book that focuses on the management style of President George W. Bush. Read More
Business columnist to visit campus
Wall Street Journal columnist and Madison native Jesse Eisinger will visit UW–Madison for a one-week residency March 31-April 4. Read More
Chui named science writer in residence
Glennda Chui, a veteran, award-winning science writer for the San Jose Mercury News, has been named a science writer in residence for the spring of 2003 by UW–Madison. Read More