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Pair of undergraduates receive Truman Scholarships
March 28, 2007University of Wisconsin–Madison juniors Adam Schmidt and Max Bruner are among 65 students from 56 colleges and universities nationwide who have been selected as 2007 Truman Scholars. They were chosen from among 585 candidates nominated by 280 public and private institutions. Read More
Campus leader on climate, diversity issues to retire
March 27, 2007Bernice Durand, a professor of physics and a campus leader in the areas of climate and diversity, has announced her retirement from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, effective at the end of June. Read More
Nelson Institute director announces resignation
March 6, 2007The director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced her resignation, effective June 30. Read More
Honoring Morgridge Center’s 10th anniversary
February 28, 2007The Morgridge Center for Public Service celebrates 10 years at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this year. In the spirit of recognizing past service efforts at UW–Madison and in the Madison community, 10 notable contributions the Morgridge Center has helped achieve since its inception are highlighted. Read More
Conference will explore UW–Madison’s Cluster Hiring Initiative
February 27, 2007This Thursday and Friday, March 1-2, scholars from a variety of fields will gather to discuss their collaborations at the second annual Wisconsin Conference on Interdisciplinary Cluster Hiring Case Study. Read More
Berquam named UW–Madison dean of students
February 15, 2007Citing her unique combination of administrative skills and ability to relate to students, Chancellor John D. Wiley and Provost Patrick Farrell have selected Lori Berquam to serve as dean of students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Morgridge Center celebrates 10th anniversary with service conference
February 13, 2007The UW–Madison Morgridge Center for Public Service is recognizing its 10th anniversary this spring with a public conference March 9-10 that will highlight university service at the local, state and national levels. Read More
Dean of students finalists set to visit campus
January 25, 2007Three finalists aiming to become the University of Wisconsin–Madison's next dean of students will visit campus during the next month to meet and interview with students, administrators, faculty and staff. Read More
Baldwin grants continue legacy of the Wisconsin Idea
January 23, 2007Nine projects funded by the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment will extend the university's impact throughout the state. Read More
Commitment launched for arts and humanities
December 7, 2006Students and programs in the arts and humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will benefit from an initiative - the first phase of a long-term commitment - announced Thursday by campus officials. Read More
Brower named vice provost for teaching and learning
December 5, 2006Aaron Brower, a professor of social work and integrated liberal studies, and special assistant to the Dean of Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been named the university's new vice provost for teaching and learning, Provost Patrick Farrell announced today. Read More
Forum considers alternatives for public higher education
October 19, 2006Throughout the country, many states are entering or looking into new agreements with their public universities, exchanging higher levels of autonomy for greater accountability. An upcoming University of Wisconsin–Madison forum will address these issues. Read More
UW-Madison attracts Wisconsin’s top students
October 12, 2006The University of Wisconsin–Madison has scored a major in-state recruiting coup, attracting the state's largest number of 2006 Wisconsin All-State Scholars. Read More
Offices of the Dean of Students looks to future with new vision
October 4, 2006The Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) is engaging in a new, long-term effort to increase the number and depth of connections between student life and the academic side of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Continuing studies dean to retire next summer
September 22, 2006Howard Martin, dean of the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced plans to retire next summer after a 42-year career with the university. Read More
U.S. News: UW–Madison is the nation’s seventh best public university
August 18, 2006The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the seventh best public university in the nation and 34th among all 234 national doctoral universities, according to the annual rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report. Read More
Perspective: The Barrett case and academic freedom at Wisconsin
July 13, 2006Donald Downs, a UW–Madison professor of political science and a nationally recognized expert on issues regarding academic freedom and free speech issues on campus, provides some historical context and perspective on the Kevvin Barrett teaching controversy. Read More
Provost’s statement regarding lecturer Kevin Barrett
June 29, 2006University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost Patrick Farrell issued the following statement in regard to radio talk show statements made Wednesday, June 28, by Kevin Barrett, who is scheduled to teach a class this fall in the department of languages and cultures of Asia: "Mr. Barrett's statements regarding the events of Sept. 11 have raised some legitimate concerns about the content and quality of instruction in his planned fall course, 'Islam: Religion and Culture.' Read More
UW-Madison completes transfer agreement with MATC in Milwaukee
June 21, 2006Students from Milwaukee Area Technical College will have a simplified path to the University of Wisconsin–Madison as the result of a new transfer contract agreement between the two institutions. Read More
Archive of national student leadership launched
May 31, 2006The University of Wisconsin–Madison has established a new National Student Leadership Archive and Resource Center, a collaborative effort between the UW–Madison Libraries and the Wisconsin Historical Society. Read More