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Symposium opens world of research opportunity

February 19, 2008

With 10 years and hundreds of research projects in its history, the Undergraduate Symposium has been instrumental in showcasing undergraduates’ hard work. It’s also opened participants’ eyes to the possibilities of research — and even led some to continue the work they started with the event.

Conference looks to the future of interdisciplinary work on campus

February 12, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a long tradition of collaboration among scholars from distinct academic disciplines. This legacy continues in the high-quality research, instruction, and service emerging from the university's 290 interdisciplinary departments, centers and institutes.

Afternoon, evening classes cancelled

February 6, 2008

In light of deteriorating weather and road conditions, UW–Madison will cancel all afternoon and evening classes at 3:30 p.m., Provost Patrick Farrell has announced.

Campus schedules change due to snow

February 6, 2008

Numerous campus activities and have schedule changes related today's (Feb. 6, 2008) snowstorm.

Classes resume Thursday

February 6, 2008

UW-Madison classes will resume Thursday, Feb. 7 and the university will be open for business.

Five finalists named for director of Administrative Legal Services

December 20, 2007

Chancellor John D. Wiley announced today (Dec. 20, 2007) that five finalists have been selected for director of Administrative Legal Services (ALS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Two finalists named for environmental institute post

December 13, 2007

Two finalists have been named for the director of the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Provost Patrick Farrell announced today.

Greener pastures: Dairy science reverses history with enrollment surge

December 12, 2007

Since enrolling 189 undergraduate students in 1982, dairy science has seen a steady decline in popularity. But the program is gorwing again now after retooling its cirriculum and its approach to student recruitment.

Next vice provost for diversity and climate candidate to visit Dec. 4-5

December 3, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced campus visits for three finalists for the position of vice provost for diversity and climate.

Van Kekerix named interim dean for Division of Continuing Studies

November 26, 2007

Marv Van Kekerix, provost and vice chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Extension will fill the role of interim vice provost for livelong learning and dean of UW–Madison's Division of Continuing Studies.

With a $900 million investment, UW–Madison steps up in research rankings

November 8, 2007

Across all academic fields, the UW–Madison now conducts more than $900 million worth of research annually, according to new statistics released by the National Science Foundation.

Vice provost for diversity and climate finalists announced

November 7, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has narrowed its search for a vice provost for diversity and climate to three finalists.

UW-Madison, College of the Menominee Nation enter historic partnership

October 29, 2007

Students from the College of the Menominee Nation will have a new and easy path to transfer to the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a result of a historic new partnership agreement between the two institutions.

Search on for new ombuds

October 17, 2007

Ombuds Peg Davey, who has been with the program since 2004, will step down March 1.

Submissions now accepted for vice provost for faculty and staff

October 17, 2007

Nominations and applications are being accepted for the position of vice provost for faculty and staff.

UW-Madison drops slightly in 2008 U.S. News rankings

August 17, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked eighth among public institutions in annual rankings released today (Aug. 17) by U.S. News and World Report's 2008 edition of America's Best Colleges.

Kraemer named UW–Madison information technology leader

July 17, 2007

Ronald D. Kraemer has been named the new chief information officer (CIO) and vice provost for information technology for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Provost Patrick Farrell announced today.

Five finalists named for continuing studies director

July 6, 2007

Five candidates have been named as finalists for the University of Wisconsin–Madison vice provost for lifelong education and director of the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS), Provost Patrick Farrell announced today.

Chancellor’s statement on JFC votes

June 5, 2007

Statement from UW–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley Re: Today’s votes in the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee:

Campus visits, interviews set for CIO candidates

May 30, 2007

The schedule for two-day campus visits and interviews has been established for the three finalists in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's search for a new chief information officer. All schedules will incorporate opportunities for the campus community and the public to meet and become familiar with the candidates.