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UW-Madison diversity programs undergo realignment
August 4, 2010University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul M. Deluca Jr. have approved a number of new initiatives to strategically align and enhance diversity efforts on campus. Read More
Study details autism’s heavy toll beyond childhood on marriages
August 3, 2010The parents of grown children with autism are more likely to divorce than couples with typically developing children, according to new data from a large longitudinal study of families of adolescents and adults with autism. Read More
UW-Madison applauds Nike response on Honduran factories
July 26, 2010The University of Wisconsin–Madison's decision to end its licensing agreement with Nike over the treatment of Honduran factory workers has had a major, positive impact. Read More
UW-Madison’s joint mass communication degree ranked top in nation
July 23, 2010Researchers studying the quality of doctoral programs in communication studies ranked the University of Wisconsin–Madison's joint doctoral program in mass communication first among 102 such programs across the nation. Read More
Berg named UW–Madison interim CIO
July 23, 2010University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. has appointed Joanne Berg, UW–Madison vice provost of enrollment management, interim chief information officer (CIO). Read More
UW-Madison expertise tapped for state legislative study committees
July 22, 2010University of Wisconsin–Madison experts have been appointed to 12 special committees the Wisconsin Legislature created to study emerging state issues and make recommendations for the 2011-12 legislative session. Read More
Center to study community organizations’ role in infant mortality issue
July 22, 2010The University of Wisconsin Center for Nonprofits will study the role nonprofit/community-based health and social service organizations played in reducing disparities in infant mortality. A $50,000 award provided through the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research was announced this week and will make the research effort possible. Read More
UW-Madison program recognizes Wisconsin companies committed to sustainability
July 21, 2010When it comes to sustainable business practices, Serigraph has done everything from finding less environmentally hazardous ink solvents to charging employees for a cup when getting coffee from the vending machine. Read More
Screen yields drugs that could help treat fatal brain disorder
July 19, 2010Using novel screens to sort through libraries of drugs already approved for use in human patients, a team of Wisconsin researchers has identified several compounds that could be used to treat a rare and deadly neurological disorder. Read More
U.S. News & World Report ranks UW Hospital and Clinics in seven specialties
July 15, 2010University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics ranked in the top 50 US hospitals in seven medical specialties, according to the 2010 edition of U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" guide. Read More
UW-Madison repeats as a major contributor to Teach For America
July 15, 2010Year after year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has produced top numbers of Peace Corps members, working to extend understanding around the world. But recent graduates also continue to make a measurable impact on educational equity here in the United States. Read More
China’s champions to arrive at UW–Madison July 23
July 15, 2010A group of elite Chinese student-athletes and coaches is expected to arrive in Madison on Friday, July 23, marking the start of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Chinese Champions Program. Read More
UW-Madison names human resources director
July 14, 2010Robert J. Lavigna, vice president for research at the Partnership for Public Service, has been named the University of Wisconsin–Madison's human resources director. Read More
Monkey generosity: No strings attached
July 13, 2010Among monkeys that split child care responsibilities, sharing extends to dinnertime, but grudges do not, according to research published July 14 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Read More