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Treating Wisconsin’s cancer patients, in Madison or just down the street

May 28, 2009

When Meg Gaines accompanied a patient to a recent appointment at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, she gauged the center's impact right away. Read More

Community engagement moves World Dance Alliance Assembly

May 26, 2009

Madison, Wis., will become the world's dance hot spot May 28-31 when the University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program hosts the World Dance Alliance-Americas (WDAA) General Assembly. Read More

Statement from Chancellor Martin on Joint Finance Committee budget action

May 22, 2009

Here is a statement from University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin regarding action in the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee today (Friday, May 22): Read More

Slide show: Making Memories — Spring 2009 Commencement

May 18, 2009

Marking the end of their academic journeys, some 5,000 students received their degrees during a series of five commencement ceremonies held May 15-17, 2009 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Early Alzheimer’s diagnosis offers large social, fiscal benefits

May 18, 2009

Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease could save millions or even billions of dollars while simultaneously improving care, according to new work by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers. Read More

Graduates: Stay connected with UW–Madison on Facebook and Twitter

May 15, 2009

Graduates: Stay connected with your university — become a fan of UW–Madison on Facebook and upload photos of your favorite commencement moments. Or follow us on Twitter and tweet about your commencement weekend experiences by using the hashtag #uwgrad in your tweets. Read More

As biology booms, students flock to the lab

May 14, 2009

Since the mid-1990s, UW–Madison has experienced a surge of interest in biology, a phenomenon that has challenged the folks who run UW–Madison's biggest portal to this hot field: Introductory Biology 151 and 152 in the College of Letters and Science. Read More

Fellows program gives undergraduates chance to lead

May 13, 2009

Even some of the most dedicated students scour the schedule of classes for ways to make their Fridays a quick day. But every Friday afternoon, Jenny Saffran’s Undergraduate Teaching Fellows meet to discuss their progress in that week’s section, and their lesson plans for next week. Read More

Annual symposium focuses on student learning, new ideas

May 13, 2009

Faculty and staff dedicate the entire year to teaching eager students, but on May 20–22, they will gather to teach other teachers. Read More

UHS provides influenza updates for UW-Madison

May 8, 2009

For the past two weeks, UW–Madison officials have been monitoring the spread of H1N1 influenza. Although the virus has been identified in the state and in Dane County, to date there has not been a lab-confirmed case identified on campus. All UW–Madison operations, including final exams and preparations for commencement, are proceeding on schedule. Read More

Statement on the passage of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates

May 8, 2009

Here is a statement from Chancellor Biddy Martin on today's University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents' vote to adopt the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates. Read More

Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on state fiscal situation

May 7, 2009

“Today, Governor Doyle announced more cuts in the state budget in light of this week’s figures, which show an additional $1.5 billion shortfall. He said… Read More

Film and theater center digitizes three new collections

May 6, 2009

Three new collections in the holding of the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research have been sifted, winnowed, digitized and posted to the Web. Read More

Songs raise awareness about aquatic invasive species

May 5, 2009

A new initiative at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is using music to raise public awareness about aquatic invasive species in the state. Read More

Baseball commissioner to speak at spring commencement

May 4, 2009

Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig will deliver the charge to the graduates at each of the four University of Wisconsin–Madison spring commencement undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton St. Read More

Foundation increases grant to continue personal health records work

May 4, 2009

Project HealthDesign, a national program designed to support health and information technology pioneers to create a new generation of personal health records (PHR) systems, has been awarded a $5.3 million addition to its grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, bringing the project's total funding to $10 million. Read More

UWPD seeking info on Tripp Hall burglary

May 2, 2009

University of Wisconsin Police Department officials are seeking information about a burglary early Saturday morning inside Tripp Hall in the Lakeshore area. Read More

UW-Madison recommends against nonessential travel to Mexico

April 29, 2009

Chancellor Biddy Martin has endorsed recommendations of the campus International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), advising against all university travel to Mexico until further notice. This is in alignment with the travel warning issued on April 27 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More

Big Ten Network show analyzes Obama’s first 100 days

April 29, 2009

The seventh episode of “Office Hours,” a half-hour weekly talk show on the Big Ten Network, brings nationally recognized experts from the UW–Madison campus together in a discussion of President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office. Read More

Researchers explore the broad-reaching effects of a pandemic in Wisconsin

April 28, 2009

If a pandemic hit Madison, canceling a football game at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Camp Randall would protect thousands from exposure to illness. However, the economic cost would be substantial for stadium workers and employees at nearby restaurants and businesses if widespread, prolonged illness forced officials to call off an entire season of Badger football. Read More