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UW–Madison student wins GE’s ‘Unimpossible Missions: The University Edition” challenge’
Chris Nguyen won with his idea for proving that you can, in fact, unring a bell.
Campus officials pay tribute to Ab Nicholas
Alumnus Ab Nicholas, a standout player on the Badger basketball team, former UW System Board of Regents member and dedicated supporter of the university, passed away Aug. 4.
UW-Madison makes Forbes Top 10 for public colleges
Forbes magazine has once again ranked UW–Madison as one of its Top Colleges in the United States. The university rose to 10th among public colleges, up from 11th last year, and 69th overall for the second year in a row.
Campus, family remember Beau Solomon
The 19-year-old study abroad student died in Rome last week. Solomon arrived in Italy Thursday to study at John Cabot University.
UW-Madison ranked high in list of universities that produce top CEOs
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of only three public universities that made the top 10 list of colleges that produce the most Fortune 500 CEOs.
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin ruling
The 4-3 decision upholds UT Austin’s race-conscious admissions policy and reaffirms the court’s prior rulings regarding the use of race in admissions.
Riseling to retire, lead campus law enforcement association
After 25 years of service, UW Police Chief Sue Riseling will retire in August and lead the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.
Heller named vice chancellor for finance and administration
Laurent Heller is currently assistant vice chancellor, financial planning and analysis, at the University of California, Berkeley. He is expected to arrive on campus Aug. 15.
UW-Madison prepares cultural competency program for new students
Students, staff and faculty are working this summer to develop a program called “Our Wisconsin” aimed at increasing knowledge about cultural differences and promoting community among incoming students.
Job Title and Total Compensation Study begins
Recognizing that the University of Wisconsin’s most important resource is people, UW–Madison is collaborating with the UW System to begin a redesign of the current job titling and compensation structure.
University Research Park announces new associate director
Paul Muench is a graduate of UW–Madison’s Graaskamp Real Estate Program and holds a master’s degree in architecture from UW–Milwaukee.
Regeneration pioneer to join Morgridge Institute, UW–Madison faculty
Phil Newmark is a developmental biologist studying the mysteries of how the body regenerates damaged tissue.
Cheers despite the chill at UW–Madison Commencement Saturday
More than a few mittens accompanied the caps and gowns at Camp Randall on Saturday. But the proud families and friends were warmed by the excitement of graduation (and, yes, extra blankets).
Moments to remember: Commencement 2016
Beaming families, blinged-out mortarboards and hugs with best friends - a slide show celebrating Commencement.
In memoriam
Chancellor Rebecca Blank greets the parents of graduate student Craig Schuff as they receive his posthumous degree during Friday’s commencement exercises at the Kohl Center.
Thompson’s advice to Class of 2016: ‘Find your passion and follow it’
After countless hours of classes, test-taking and homework, more than 900 University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate and professional students received degrees Friday night at the Kohl Center.
Faculty Senate supports cultural competency training
A resolution supporting comprehensive racial awareness and inclusion professional development for all faculty passed the Faculty Senate on Monday.
UW honors noted entrepreneurs with achievement awards
The winners are Salm Partners CEO Christopher Salm and Andrew Ziegler, managing partner of Artisan Partners.
Go Big Read selects ‘Evicted’ for 2016-17
“Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” the best-selling book by UW–Madison alumnus Matthew Desmond, is the selection for the university's common-reading program.