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University Theatre gears up for “The Rocky Horror Show”
January 11, 2011If you’ve been itching to do the time warp again, now is your chance. With generous sponsorship from Electronic Theatre Controls in Middleton, the University… Read More
Monroe manufacturer partners with UW–Madison on electric truck
January 11, 2011Monroe, Wis., is a small city with a big reputation for its cheese. Now, a partnership between manufacturer Orchid Monroe and University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers may expand the city's expertise to include innovative clean vehicle technology. Read More
Eight UW–Madison faculty honored as AAAS fellows
January 11, 2011Eight members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), it was announced today (Jan. 11). Read More
Water, water everywhere focus of new sustainability project
January 6, 2011An interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is turning a comprehensive lens on Madison's water in all its forms - in the lakes, streets, faucets, ground and atmosphere - thanks to the National Science Foundation. Read More
UW-Madison among leaders in producing CEOs
January 4, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison is among the leaders in producing chief executive officers of major corporations, according to a new study from U.S. News & World Report. Read More
Expect Badger spirit at Party at the Pier
December 28, 2010Watch out, southern California. You are about to get schooled in how to be a Badger. Read More
Campus food drive eases hunger
December 23, 2010Hunger in southern Wisconsin will be alleviated by 3,063 meals this winter because of generosity across campus. Read More
University website tracks the Badger experience in Pasadena
December 21, 2010A new, interactive website will follow the Badger faithful as they trek to southern California for the 2011 Rose Bowl - and connect with those who cheer the Badgers at home, wherever they are. Read More
UW-Madison receives grant to support humanities
December 20, 2010An extraordinary public-private partnership will allow the University of Wisconsin–Madison to enhance education and research in the humanities. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the university a $10 million grant as part of an effort to preserve and enhance the humanities at public research universities that have records of scholarly and educational excellence. Read More
Badgers’ Rose Bowl run praised on the floor of Congress
December 17, 2010The 11-1 season that propelled the Wisconsin Badgers to a berth in the 2011 Rose Bowl won the praise of U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin during… Read More
Dec. 21 total lunar eclipse and UW Space Place eclipse party planned
December 17, 2010Clear skies permitting, an extraordinary lunar eclipse will be visible from Wisconsin in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 21. Read More
Engineering students compete with unique inventions
December 13, 2010A pedal-powered riding lawn mower, a green garbage disposal, an attachment for wheelchairs that increases traction in slick conditions: These, and others, are the designs that circulate inside engineering students' minds. Read More
UW-Madison to celebrate 50 years of Peace Corps
December 13, 2010The University of Wisconsin–Madison's African Studies Program will host Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years, an event honoring half century of volunteer service. Read More
Ohio congresswoman to speak at winter commencement
December 10, 2010U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, the senior woman in the 112th Congress and a UW–Madison alumna, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university's two winter commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Kohl Center. Read More
Dean of students: Study strong during finals
December 10, 2010Dean of Students Lori Berquam and the Division of Student Life are encouraging students to “study strong” as the semester reaches its final stage. Read More
Police accreditation assessment team invites public comment
December 8, 2010A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Saturday, Dec. 11 to examine all aspects… Read More
UHS offers advice on how to take stress out of finals
December 8, 2010Winter weather isn't the only thing blowing into Madison - so is final exam time, making it a blustery and stressful time of year for many University of Wisconsin–Madison students as they finish up research papers and study for tests. Read More
UW-Madison study of class of ’57 becomes leading research on aging
December 7, 2010During the last 50 years, participants in the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study have helped researchers explore the experience of careers, family life, family and education in America. Read More