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Ohio middle, high school teams top National Science Olympiad
May 22, 2011A team of middle-school students from Solon Middle School, Solon, Ohio, and a team of high-school students from Solon High School, also of Solon, Ohio, took top honors in the 2011 Science Olympiad National Tournament, held Saturday, May 21 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More
UW Law School dean named
May 20, 2011Margaret Raymond has been named dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School. Read More
UW-Madison narrows search for School of Business dean
May 20, 2011The Wisconsin School of Business has narrowed its search for dean, naming three finalists for the position. Read More
Change coming to path use at Picnic Point
May 20, 2011Beginning on Saturday, May 28, the gravel path that runs from the entrance to Picnic Point to the eastern tip of the point will be closed to bicycle riding. Read More
Watch National Science Olympiad opening, closing ceremonies via livestream
May 18, 2011To: Media representatives From: Renee Meiller, 608-262-2481, meiller@engr.wisc.edu RE: TIP/WATCH NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD OPENING, CLOSING CEREMONIES VIA LIVESTREAM Read More
Bousquet leads UW–Madison delegation to China
May 17, 2011To follow up on Chancellor Biddy Martin’s two visits to China in 2010, a delegation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of International… Read More
UW-Madison chancellor urges concealed carry exemption for campus property
May 12, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin is urging state lawmakers to exempt university property from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons. Read More
Voting now open as The Red Shirt campus tradition continues
May 10, 2011Whether it's Fifth Quarter after a football game, rubbing Lincoln's foot for good luck, or singing "Varsity," traditions are an important part of what it means to be a Badger. Read More
Messages highlight importance of state employees
May 10, 2011UW System President Kevin Reilly asked leaders of system campuses to share the following messages: Dear Colleagues, Governor Walker sent the note below recognizing State… Read More
Morgridges to address graduates at spring commencement
May 4, 2011Alumni John and Tashia Morgridge will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university’s four undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at the Kohl Center. Read More
New voice mail system adds Web features
May 4, 2011Starting Monday, May 9, UW–Madison will have a new voice mail system with new features, at the same low monthly price. The system makes it… Read More
UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Poverty Report shows anti-poverty programs worked
May 4, 2011The third Wisconsin Poverty Report released today (Wednesday, May 4), shows that expanded tax credits and food assistance programs helped shield the state's poorest residents from the worst effects of the recession. Read More
UW-Madison Faculty Senate throws its support behind public authority
May 3, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison Faculty Senate Monday backed a motion supporting the proposal to establish the university as a public authority separate from the UW System. The motion approved by the Faculty Senate also gives the University Committee, the Faculty Senate’s executive body, the flexibility to work for a compromise if the public authority proposal is removed from the budget. Read More
High cost a key factor in deciding to forgo health care
May 2, 2011The high cost of health care prevents parents from taking their children to the doctor or buying prescription medication, regardless of how much money they make or whether they have health insurance, according to a study presented Sunday at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Denver. Read More
UHS to mark 100th birthday with wellness fair, pet therapy, ice cream flavor
May 2, 2011In celebration of 100 years serving the campus as the student health center, University Health Services (UHS) is planning two days of events designed to help students become less stressed and more energized as they prepare for final exams. Read More
Runner tracking app wins inaugural Qualcomm Wireless prize
April 29, 2011A smartphone application that will allow running race observers to keep track of particular runners in real time has won $10,000 and top prize at the inaugural University of Wisconsin–Madison Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize. Read More
Berquam: Keep safety in mind this weekend
April 29, 2011Although the Mifflin Street Block Party is scheduled for this Saturday, April 30, remember that there are a variety of other events that will take place around campus, says Dean of Students Lori Berquam. Read More