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Court puts stem cell researchers back to work, for now
September 9, 2010A panel of appellate judges removed barriers to embryonic stem cell research funded by federal grants in a decision Thursday, Sept. 9 reversing a suspension of funding ordered in August by another federal judge. Read More
U.S. Bank scores with UW–Madison Great People Scholarship support
September 9, 2010U.S. Bank, a sponsor of Wisconsin Badger football radio broadcasts, will make a gift of $2,500 to the U.S. Bank Great People Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for each Badger touchdown scored this season at Camp Randall Stadium. Read More
Message from the chancellor regarding Pakistan flooding
September 9, 2010The chancellor and the president of the Pakistani Students Association wrote a message to the campus community about the floods that hit Pakistan last month. Read More
Law School dean to step down, return to faculty
September 8, 2010University of Wisconsin Law School Dean Kenneth B. Davis Jr. said today (Sept. 8) he will step down in September 2011 and return to the faculty. Read More
Competition invites students to invent the future of wireless technology
September 8, 2010A new competition this year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will challenge students to discover and build the next big idea in wireless technology, a field that continues to transform the way the world communicates. Read More
New director takes over at Primate Center
September 8, 2010It is not likely, by a long shot, to be his biggest challenge, but reorienting his collegiate athletic allegiances and keeping peace in the family will be one pressing priority for neurophysiologist Jon Levine, the Northwestern University researcher who takes the reins of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) this month. Read More
Dalai Lama trust to fund UW–Madison research on healthy minds
September 8, 2010Securing research funding is always welcome news, but this one came with a unique twist. Read More
Student ambassadors reinforce ties with China
September 7, 2010The University of Wisconsin–Madison has strengthened its relationship with China during the past year, beginning with Chancellor Biddy Martin's spring trip and continuing as the campus welcomed elite Chinese athletes for the fall semester. Now a group of students and staff members have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip - one that they hope will continue to inspire their fellow students. Read More
Slide show: Information and Celebration
September 7, 2010For 29 consecutive years, the Multicultural Orientation Reception has woven together a mix of information and celebration. Read More
Curiosities: Why are yellow jackets most noticeable in late summer?
September 7, 2010Often mistaken for bees, German yellow jackets are social wasps that cooperate to build their nests and support their queen, and they… Read More
For migrant workers, community cooperation builds on individual strengths
September 7, 2010Fostering community cooperation, building on skills and strengths, and getting strangers to work together - these are fundamentals of community development. Read More
Weekend events will explore elements of hip-hop
September 3, 2010A series of events this weekend at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will explore the elements of hip-hop: being a DJ, rapping, break dancing, graffiti and… Read More
Fellowship a boost for budding energy researchers
September 2, 2010A pair of young fusion researchers will be working with the support of the Department of Energy as they work on graduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Year of the Arts to inspire, engage, celebrate
September 2, 2010In any year, the arts scene on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is vibrant and rich, with hundreds of performances, exhibits and events from students, faculty and visiting world-famous artists. Read More
UW-Madison researchers release Wisconsin Poverty Report: New measure tells new story
September 2, 2010The second Wisconsin Poverty Report shows the rate of poverty in Wisconsin worsened in 2008, with more than 11 percent of the state's population living in need, including one in seven children and one in 10 elderly residents. Read More
The wearing of the red: Show your Badger spirit
September 2, 2010It’s time to make a Badger fashion statement. On Friday, Sept. 3, wearing Badger red and white will show support for the University of Wisconsin–Madison during National College Colors Day. Read More
Recent sightings: The Class of 2014
September 1, 2010A crowd of more than 5,000 people fill the arena during the Chancellor’s Convocation for first-year students at the Kohl Center on Sept. 1,… Read More
UW-Madison students well-connected, with smaller devices
September 1, 2010The old Mac-versus-PC and laptop-versus-desktop debates have given way to cell phone versus smart phone for University of Wisconsin–Madison students. Read More
UW-Madison researcher wins grant to explore policy options for climate change
September 1, 2010A University of Wisconsin–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs professor has won a three-year, $183,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to explore options for public-policy mechanisms to address climate change. Read More
Chancellor to participate in web chat on UW–Madison business model
August 31, 2010University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will take questions on her call for a new "Badger Partnership" in a Wednesday evening web chat hosted by Madison Magazine. Read More