Service-learning courses erase boundaries between community and classroom
A movement to offer service-learning opportunities to students is helping redefine the classroom at UW-Madison, where more than 80 such courses are now being offered annually.
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UW-Madison, MATC announce student ‘transfer contract’
The University of Wisconsin-Madison and its longstanding local partner, Madison Area Technical College, are strengthening their productive relationship.
Statement on the ASAC hearing vote
“I am disappointed that the committee did not feel the university met the tests of just cause in its case,” says former Provost Peter Spear in response today’s vote on the disciplinary hearing for Dr. Paul Barrows.
Update on UW-Madison employees convicted of felonies
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has reached closure today on three extremely rare and arduous personnel cases involving faculty members convicted of felonies.
Dean of students search to pause to maximize student input
In order to maximize student input and participation in the selection of a new dean of students, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s search process will continue into the fall semester.
Hundreds poised to present at undergrad symposium
Undergraduate scholars hailing from an array of academic disciplines will showcase their research at the 2006 Undergraduate Research Symposium, Tuesday, April 11, in the Memorial Union Great Hall.
UW-Madison fares well in latest U.S. News rankings
The breadth of quality graduate programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is evident in the latest academic rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report, which placed 33 UW-Madison programs among the nation’s top ten.
Farrell: Sizing up the challenges of being provost
Patrick V. Farrell, executive associate dean of the College of Engineering, was named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs on March 8 by Chancellor John Wiley.
Noted civil rights activist to keynote diversity conference
Lani Guinier, noted Harvard law professor, author, and activist, will serve as keynote presenter for the upcoming “Creating Institutional Change” conference at the UW-Madison.
Patrick Farrell to become UW-Madison’s next provost
Patrick V. Farrell, executive associate dean of the UW-Madison College of Engineering, was named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs today (Wednesday, March 8) by UW-Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley. Farrell will begin his duties on April 3 at a salary of $238,468.
Middle East Studies will offer new undergraduate certificate
Beginning in September 2006, UW-Madison undergraduates will be able to earn a certificate in Middle East Studies.
Provost’s message on class cancellations
A message from Interim Provost Virginia Sapiro: As many of you are aware, evening classes were cancelled yesterday, Thursday Feb. 16, from 4:30 p.m. on due to predictions of weather conditions that would make travel dangerous during the evening hours. Let me clear up one misconception. Some courses had scheduled exams during the evening hours. …
Chancellor’s statement on the Badger Herald’s publishing of controversial cartoon
Chancellor John D. Wiley comments on the Badger Herald’s decision to publish one of the Danish newspaper cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist figure, one of several such cartoons that have provoked worldwide, often violent unrest among Muslims.
Sapiro: No place for hate at UW-Madison
UW-Madison is a place for people of all political, social and religious beliefs, but aggressive and violent behavior toward others will not be tolerated, says interim Provost Virginia Sapiro.
New Wisconsin Idea grants venture into diverse territory
With topics ranging from nanotechnology to secondhand smoke and target audiences from at-risk children to cancer caregivers, a new round of “Wisconsin Idea” grants at the UW-Madison offer a fresh approach to serving state citizens.
Ring it up: UW-Madison named the nation’s 15th best value
Comparing measures of quality against cost, UW-Madison ranks as the 15th best value in American public higher education, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.
‘Designated suppliers’ pilot launched for licensed apparel
UW-Madison will launch a pilot program requiring companies producing officially licensed apparel products to purchase 25 percent of their goods from factories that allow a union, representative body or the right of free association for workers.
Enrichment programs raise the bar for undergraduates
Enrollment at UW-Madison hasn’t changed much in recent years, but a transformation of the university’s learning environment over the past decade is building a smaller, more closely-knit community for thousands of students.
PEOPLE expands its reach to Madison elementary school ranks
UW-Madison’s influential PEOPLE program, which has helped prepare hundreds of Wisconsin students of color for college admission, is now reaching into the elementary grades to help a new generation look to the future.
Stunden to retire as UW-Madison’s top technology chief
Ann Stunden, chief information officer and director of the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) at UW-Madison, has announced plans to retire in summer 2006 after six years at the helm of campus technology.