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Kiplinger’s ranks UW–Madison ninth best value

January 4, 2011

In a national survey, business magazine Kiplinger's Personal Finance has ranked the University of Wisconsin–Madison the ninth best value among public universities, jumping five spots from last year's ranking of No. 14.

University Relations launches new brand, visual identity system

December 28, 2010

A new brand and visual identity system for UW–Madison is now being rolled out on campus, Vince Sweeney, vice chancellor for university relations, has announced.

UW-Madison receives grant to support humanities

December 20, 2010

An extraordinary public-private partnership will allow the University of Wisconsin–Madison to enhance education and research in the humanities. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the university a $10 million grant as part of an effort to preserve and enhance the humanities at public research universities that have records of scholarly and educational excellence.

Owczarek named UW–Madison registrar

December 10, 2010

Scott Owczarek has been named University Registrar at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Joanne Berg announced today (Friday, Dec 10).

Slide show: Entering a state of discovery

December 2, 2010

UW-Madison soil scientist named U.S. professor of the year

November 18, 2010

A University of Wisconsin–Madison associate professor of soil science has just been named U.S. Professor of the Year

Call for proposals: 2011 Teaching and Learning Symposium

November 17, 2010

Submit your proposal for a presentation, workshop, or learning circle here. Deadline: Midnight, Monday, January 17, 2011.

Chancellor conducts TelePresence meeting from China

November 5, 2010

As part of her trip to China and Taiwan, Chancellor Biddy Martin helped to inaugurate a cutting-edge videoconferencing device now available to the greater UW–Madison campus community.

MIU success a model for broader flexibility

October 20, 2010

The success of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates in building educational quality and affordability provides a strong case study in how the university can use broader flexibility to keep UW–Madison great, Chancellor Biddy Martin said Tuesday.

Campus forum kicks off a lively discussion

October 19, 2010

A new business model for the University of Wisconsin–Madison would be consistent with the university’s commitment to the Wisconsin Idea, Chancellor Biddy Martin told a campus audience Monday.

UW-Madison research expenditures top the $1 billion mark

October 7, 2010

For the first time, annual research expenditures at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have surpassed the $1 billion milestone.

Diversity forum to address areas of success

September 22, 2010

Last year’s diversity forum planted the idea that UW–Madison’s drive toward excellence is tied to the diversity of the institution. This year, organizers will build on that idea, focusing on a theme of “Cultivating Excellence: Nurturing the Seeds of Success.”

Report highlights strategic-plan progress

September 22, 2010

A report highlighting accomplishments during the first year of “For Wisconsin and the World,” a five-year strategic framework for the campus, is now available online.

UW-Madison remains highly ranked in 2011 U.S. News rankings

August 17, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked 13th among public institutions in rankings released today (Tuesday, Aug. 17) in the U.S. News & World Report's 2011 Edition of America's Best Colleges.

UW-Madison diversity programs undergo realignment

August 4, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul M. Deluca Jr. have approved a number of new initiatives to strategically align and enhance diversity efforts on campus.

Conservation biologist named new faculty director of Morgridge Center

June 10, 2010

Nancy Mathews, a professor of environmental studies and chair of Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison, has been named faculty director of the university’s Morgridge Center for Public Service.

Brumfield named admissions director

May 7, 2010

Adele C. Brumfield has been named director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. announced today, Friday, May 7.

Leadership decisions address international reach, environmental studies and lifelong learning

May 5, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s dean of international studies will now also head the university’s globalization efforts.

Chancellor announces final second-round MIU awards

May 3, 2010

Chancellor Biddy Martin has accepted 15 additional projects to complete the second round of funding for the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates.

Statement of Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. on research enterprise reports

February 22, 2010

Here is a joint statement from University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. in reaction to the release of the report of the University Committee’s Ad Hoc Committee to Determine the Needs and Structure of UW–Madison’s Research Enterprise.