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Journalism project on water quality wins national grant
An ambitious journalism project with UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication students collaborating with each other and partner organizations to report on the quality and supply of Wisconsin water has earned a $35,000 grant through the Online News Association. Read More
Fan excitement builds for Badgers’ trek to the Final Four
Sleeping. That’s what Kate Roeder would usually be doing at 6 a.m. Fridays. Read More
Haberman to talk about the power of storytelling in UW–Madison lecture
For thousands of years, storytelling has endured as a form of sharing experiences and shaping lives, in real time and across generations. Read More
Science Expeditions event opens doors to UW–Madison research
Science Expeditions, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's 12th annual science open house, is as big as ever, and awaiting thousands of curious visitors April 4-6. Read More
Poplars designed for deconstruction: A major boon to biofuels
What began 20 years ago as an innovation to improve paper industry processes and dairy forage digestibility may now open the door to a much more energy- and cost-efficient way to convert biomass into fuel. Read More
Top 10 things to experience at the Wisconsin Film Festival
It’s not just what’s on the screen that makes the eight-day Wisconsin Film Festival so special. Here are 10 things to experience as you enjoy this annual celebration of film: Read More
Badger football spotlighted in ‘Draft Day’
The Badger football team has a supporting role in the upcoming movie “Draft Day,” starring Kevin Costner, which premiered this month. Read More
Recent Sightings: The Human Living Room
A pedestrian walks past "Human Living Room," an art installation in a concrete corridor of the Mosse Humanities Building. Read More
Oldest bit of Earth’s crust among attractions at Geology Museum open house
It promises to be a trip through geologic time: from a look at the oldest piece of Earth's crust, to the earliest smells on our planet, to a recently crash-landed Martian meteorite. Read More
Madison schools, UW–Madison strengthen partnership
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Education and the Madison Metropolitan School District agreed to strengthen their partnership to ensure that every school has the very best educators to bolster student achievement for all. Read More
Competition seeks interdisciplinary solutions to climate change
A new competition to spark innovative solutions related to climate change and its impacts is kicking off Friday, April 4 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Maraniss, Lyon, Landesman to receive honorary degrees
A Pulitzer Prize winner, an agricultural business leader and a renowned theater producer will be the recipients of honorary degrees at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in May. Read More
Four to receive Hilldale Awards at UW–Madison
Four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members will receive Hilldale Awards in recognition of their contributions to teaching, research and service. Read More
Tennessen named to FP&M post
Margaret Tennessen will become the new deputy to Bill Elvey, associate vice chancellor of Facilities Planning & Management, beginning April 21. Read More
Science on Tap sparks UW, Northwoods dialogue
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are highlighting the university’s impact more than 200 miles away from campus through a series of conversations involving community members on topics ranging from carnivore conservation to climate change. Read More
Badger fans welcome hoops heroes home
A red-clad crowd of rabid fans gave the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team a thunderous welcome as they returned to the Kohl Center Sunday afternoon, victorious from their run through the West Region of the NCAA tournament. Read More
New program brings Gannett journalist Joel Christopher to campus
Joel Christopher, the digital editor for Gannett Wisconsin Media, has been chosen as the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s first Wisconsin Journalist in Residence. Read More
Overtime victory propels Badgers to Final Four
Frank Kaminsky carried Wisconsin to the Final Four with 28 points, including six in overtime, as the Badgers defeated Arizona 64-63 in a physical West Regional final Saturday night. Read More