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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
Teaching symposium to focus on diverse learning styles
May 10, 2006The annual Teaching and Learning Symposium at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, scheduled for May 17-19, will explore the growing body of research on how diverse individual learning styles often determine academic success.
University honors distinguished students
May 5, 2006University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John Wiley this week honored nearly 100 undergraduate recipients of the university's most prestigious scholarships, fellowships and awards.
UW-Madison reaffirms stand against workplace bias
May 4, 2006The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to a healthy workplace environment and has strong policies in place to prevent discrimination and respond to bias complaints.
Service-learning courses erase boundaries between community and classroom
April 26, 2006A 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.
UW-Madison, MATC announce student ‘transfer contract’
April 19, 2006The University of Wisconsin–Madison and its longstanding local partner, Madison Area Technical College, are strengthening their productive relationship.
Statement on the ASAC hearing vote
April 14, 2006"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
April 7, 2006The 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
April 6, 2006In 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
April 4, 2006Undergraduate 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.