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José Madera: Keeping a Latin beat

November 29, 2011

By day, you’ll find him in Bascom Hall, but in José Madera’s spare time, he’s often with MadiSalsa, a music ensemble dedicated to bringing the diversity of Latin music to the Midwest. Read More

Grad student Jennifer Conrad sees the beast in us all

November 29, 2011

While many people may not see themselves reflected when they look into the eyes of a dog or cat, when Jennifer Conrad sees an animal, she sees its connection to humanity. Read More

Big Ten Network offering scholarships for outstanding service

November 28, 2011

Applications for the inaugural Big Ten Network (BTN) LiveBIG Scholarship for Outstanding Service are now being accepted. Read More

MEDiC student-run clinics receive national recognition

November 25, 2011

The MEDiC program, which provides seven free health clinics in Madison, has received the President's Volunteer Service Award for its work in the community. Read More

Student startup aims to lift up Madison community through loans

November 25, 2011

After learning about how microfinance can increase small business revenue and uplift individuals out of poverty, University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Alex Rosenthal knew that something had to be done locally. Read More

Ancient environment found to drive marine biodiversity

November 25, 2011

Much of our knowledge about past life has come from the fossil record — but how accurately does that reflect the true history and drivers of biodiversity on Earth? Read More

Partners in Giving update from the chancellor and provost

November 23, 2011

As we break to celebrate Thanksgiving — we cannot say "thank you" enough, both to those who have given and to all of you who might consider still doing so. Your support brings hope to so many. Read More

Students: Help fight hunger through donations and social media at #WIFightHunger

November 23, 2011

In an effort to add social media energy to the fight against hunger, VIP and #UWSocial are giving away seats in a private box at the Kohl Center for the Dec. 31 Badgers men’s basketball game versus Iowa in exchange for food donations and social media exposure. Read More

Psychopaths’ brains show difference in structure, function

November 22, 2011

Images of prisoners' brains show important differences between those who are diagnosed as psychopaths and those who aren't, according to a new study led by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers. Read More

Recent sightings: Autumn glow

November 22, 2011

Autumn-colored foliage clings to the exterior windows of the Memorial Union as nighttime falls and visitors talk inside under the warm glow of lights… Read More

UW undergraduate Alexis Brown named Rhodes Scholar

November 22, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Alexis Brown is one of an elite group of American students to be awarded a 2012 Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most coveted honors in the world of higher education. Read More

Arboretum Local Products Expo encourages shopping green and local

November 22, 2011

Holiday shopping takes on a local, sustainable twist at the Close to Home: Arboretum Local Products Expo Sunday at the UW Arboretum. Read More

Kristi Thorson wins Athena Award for Young Professionals

November 22, 2011

Kristi Thorson, director of external relations for the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the Athena Award for Young Professionals. Read More

UW–Madison to issue voter IDs to students who require them

November 21, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison students who do not have valid Wisconsin IDs will be issued a free supplemental identification card for voting purposes only, Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell has announced. Read More

Implanted neurons, grown in the lab, take charge of brain circuitry

November 21, 2011

Among the many hurdles to be cleared before human embryonic stem cells can achieve their therapeutic potential is determining whether or not transplanted cells can functionally integrate into target organs or tissues. Read More

Winter water skiing to benefit American Family Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2011

For the third consecutive year, the Mad-City Ski Team will brave the ice cold waters of Lake Monona to benefit American Family Children’s Hospital. Read More

Helping computers make faster decisions

November 18, 2011

Industrial and systems engineering professor Jeff Linderoth is working on a way to help computers make yes/no decisions faster by enhancing the standard algorithm computers use to solve a class of problems called integer programs. Read More

Alan Fish named vice president at Johns Hopkins University

November 18, 2011

Alan Fish, associate vice chancellor for facilities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has accepted the job of vice president of real estate and campus services at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Read More

New initiative encourages young alumni participation in giving

November 17, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering has announced a new program that will provide a two-to-one match of any gift made by a student or recent graduate of the college. Read More

Obey, Gunderson to speak on public leadership

November 17, 2011

Two former Wisconsin U.S. House representatives will discuss the "Challenges for Public Leadership in Today's World" at the annual Paul Offner Memorial Lecture in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Read More