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UW-Madison expands agreement with Google

July 9, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has expanded its agreement with Google to digitize books from UW–Madison's collection and make them available online. Read More

Martin names DeLuca as UW–Madison provost

June 11, 2009

Paul M. DeLuca Jr., vice dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), was named the university's provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs today (June 11) by Chancellor Biddy Martin. Read More

Provost candidates to make presentations

May 22, 2009

The three candidates for provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs will each make presentations in coming days on the challenges and opportunities that confront UW–Madison. Read More

Three candidates recommended for UW–Madison provost

May 19, 2009

A 15-member search-and-screen committee has recommended to University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin three candidates for the university's next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Read More

Notable graduates: Spring 2009 commencement

May 14, 2009

Approximately 5,000 students will receive degrees from UW–Madison during spring commencement ceremonies May 15-17. Following are stories of some individual students who have done remarkable work while on campus. Read More

As biology booms, students flock to the lab

May 14, 2009

Since the mid-1990s, UW–Madison has experienced a surge of interest in biology, a phenomenon that has challenged the folks who run UW–Madison's biggest portal to this hot field: Introductory Biology 151 and 152 in the College of Letters and Science. Read More

UW-Madison recommends against nonessential travel to Mexico

April 29, 2009

Chancellor Biddy Martin has endorsed recommendations of the campus International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), advising against all university travel to Mexico until further notice. This is in alignment with the travel warning issued on April 27 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More

Domestic partner health insurance town meeting planned

April 21, 2009

The UW–Madison community is invited to a town meeting designed to provide updates and answer questions about the legislative path for domestic partner health insurance benefits. Read More

UW-Madison begins search for new provost

March 25, 2009

UW-Madison is beginning its search for its next provost, Chancellor Biddy Martin announced today (March 25). Read More

UW-Madison Connections program continues to expand

March 23, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, with its national reputation as a leading educational institution and its picturesque location, is the most desired destination for thousands of academically talented college applicants in the state. Read More

Post-Plan 2008 trends point to diversity progress

March 5, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is beginning to see positive student trends on diversity, as both the university and the UW System evaluate past efforts and consider next steps on the important issue. Read More

School of Social Work plans to launch part-time master’s program next fall

March 5, 2009

In September, the School of Social Work will offer a part-time master of social work program. Read More

New Web site promotes conversation on teaching

January 22, 2009

Whether they are stumped by a classroom dilemma or inspired by a breakthrough moment with students, faculty and instructional staff will now have the opportunity to spark a broader conversation about teaching practices through a new interactive Web resource. Read More

The Wisconsin Experience in Motion: Physical Therapy in Belize

January 18, 2009

As part of her semester break, Dean of Students Lori Berquam has accompanied three UW–Madison faculty members and four students on a two-week service-learning trip to Punta Gorda, Belize. Read More

Important notice: No change in exam schedule

December 19, 2008

There will be no change in the exam schedule for UW–Madison students Campus crews are keeping up with snowplowing and clearing. Snow is expected to fall through noon today. The university is open for business. Read More

UW-Madison prepares for major snowstorm

December 18, 2008

As the University of Wisconsin–Madison enters the last days of final exams, the campus is preparing for a major snowstorm forecast to arrive on Thursday evening and linger into Friday morning, bringing with it up to a foot of snow. This storm has the potential to change the schedule of final exams. According to the National Weather Service, heavy snow and widespread blowing snow are expected. Read More

Forums to focus on opportunity during fiscal challenges

December 11, 2008

The opportunities and challenges facing higher education in today’s slumping economy will be the focus of three campuswide educational and brainstorming sessions during the week of Dec. 15. Read More

Patrick Farrell to return to faculty, interim named to Office of the Provost

December 11, 2008

Patrick Farrell, who has served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since April 2006, will return to the College of Engineering faculty at the end of the fall semester. Read More

UW-Madison to create new ‘front door’

December 10, 2008

The university plans to improve customer service for its prospective students, parents and campus visitors by creating a new "front door." Read More

Local paper posting Madison salaries from UW System Redbook

November 7, 2008

The Wisconsin State Journal, using information from an open-records request in September provided by the UW System, has recreated and intends to publish tomorrow (Nov. 8) a searchable, online version of the Redbook reflecting 2007-08 salaries. Read More