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UW-Madison to expand distance learning with Massive Open Online Courses
February 20, 2013The University of Wisconsin–Madison announced today that it will offer four pilot courses as part of a new delivery system in higher education known as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
Statement of Interim Chancellor Ward on Gov. Walker’s Budget Proposal
February 20, 2013Interim Chancellor David Ward said Wednesday that Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal is a concrete step toward renewing Wisconsin’s promise of making higher education accessible and affordable for all its residents.
Campuswide diversity forum scheduled for Friday
February 12, 2013UW–Madison’s first Inclusive Excellence Winter Symposium will take place Friday, Feb. 15. from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Princeton Review rates UW–Madison a top value
February 5, 2013UW-Madison was named one of the nation's best values in higher education by the Princeton Review, ranking seventh among public colleges and universities.
Members of the 2013 Ad Hoc Diversity Planning Committee (AHDPC)
February 5, 2013Members of the 2013 Ad Hoc Diversity Planning Committee (AHDPC)
Ad hoc committee to lead the way for campus diversity plan
February 5, 2013As UW–Madison looks toward the next decade, a new committee will help the campus community envision a comprehensive plan to address issues of diversity.
Van Gemert named to lead UW–Madison libraries
January 22, 2013Ed Van Gemert, who has served as interim director of the General Library System at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since December of 2011, has been selected to lead the system on a permanent basis. His title will be Vice Provost for Libraries and University Librarian.
UW to recognize and welcome faculty of color
January 15, 2013The tradition of welcoming new UW–Madison faculty of color and honoring all faculty of color will continue with a campus reception on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Teaching and Learning Symposium seeks ideas
January 8, 2013The annual Teaching and Learning Symposium provides a chance to share best practices, celebrate accomplishments and discuss new learning and teaching practices and theories in a forum dedicated to enriching the UW–Madison learning experience.
Update: Campus prepares for first winter storm
December 18, 2012With the last days of finals upon us, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is making preparations for the first major snowstorm of the season. The campus is expected to be open for business, with finals to be held as scheduled.
Campus-youth partnership to share artistic skills in recording studio
December 14, 2012A partnership between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Madison-area youth will help young people explore and develop their creative talents in a cutting-edge sound recording studio.
Provost outlines child abuse and neglect reporting obligations
December 12, 2012Here is a message from the provost about child abuse and neglect reporting requirements.
Winter commencement set for Sunday, Dec. 16
December 7, 2012UW-Madison graduate and Athletic Director Emeritus Pat Richter will deliver the charge to graduates at the university's winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. in the Kohl Center.
New UW–Madison engineering dean named
December 4, 2012Ian Robertson, Donald B. Willett professor of engineering at the University of Illinois and director of the National Science Foundation’s Division of Materials Research, has been selected as the new dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Faculty Senate accepts HR Design Strategic Plan framework
December 4, 2012The Faculty Senate on Monday approved a resolution accepting the framework of the HR Design Strategic Plan, a proposal that aims to update UW–Madison’s personnel system to attract, develop and retain the best talent for a leading research and teaching institution.
UW–Madison weighs in at No. 4 in research rankings
November 28, 2012The University of Wisconsin–Madison, with more than $1.1 billion in research expenditures for fiscal year 2011, remains near the top of the class for all U.S. research universities.
School of Nursing hosts interprofessional education symposium Jan. 18
November 27, 2012The first annual Signe Skott Cooper Symposium, "Building a Foundation for Interprofessional Education," will be held Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at the Health Sciences Learning Center on the UW–Madison campus.
A guide for creating an Educational Innovation plan
November 27, 2012While there are numerous outlets to demonstrate innovation here at UW–Madison, focusing on one of five areas may help get you started. For each area, there are Eductaional Innovation experts able to help guide you with the process.
Academic Staff Assembly accepts HR Design framework
November 13, 2012The Academic Staff Assembly (ASA) on Monday voted to accept the general framework of the HR Design strategic plan, and recommends it be forwarded to the Board of Regents for consideration.
UW-Madison, American Family Insurance to honor student innovation
November 12, 2012The Morgridge Center for Public Service and American Family Insurance are announcing an award for student innovation that leaves a post-graduation legacy.