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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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

New diversity chief ready for challenges ahead

November 5, 2008

Damon Williams, who began as vice provost for diversity and climate in August, comes to campus at a key moment in time: Plan 2008, UW–Madison’s 10-year diversity plan, is coming to an end, putting him in a position to create a blueprint for the future of the issue on campus.

Journalism students tackle real-time election coverage

November 3, 2008

As a history-making race for the White House enters its final hours, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison journalism students are busy crafting pre-election coverage and preparing to cover Election Day with a campus bent.

Upcoming diversity forum to focus on First Nations, Plan 2008

September 10, 2008

The culture and experiences of the First Nations community will be the focus of the ninth annual Campus Diversity Forum.

New ‘Think’ campaign encourages respect, inclusive campus climate

September 1, 2008

Members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community are being encouraged to "Think" about using the power of respect and positive action to promote a welcoming and inclusive campus climate.

Program bolsters number of minority engineering graduate degree recipients

August 12, 2008

Elizabeth Felton never thought about pursuing a Ph.D. when, in 2000, she began her master's degree program in biomedical engineering. That changed during a gathering of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate Engineering Research Scholars program (GERS).

Biddy Martin recommended as next chancellor at UW–Madison

May 28, 2008

Biddy (Carolyn A.) Martin sees the challenges facing higher education, but beyond those tests she sees a future rich in opportunity and promise, especially at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.