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Changing brains for the better; article documents benefits of multiple practices
April 17, 2012Practices like physical exercise, certain forms of psychological counseling and meditation can all change brains for the better, and these changes can be measured with the tools of modern neuroscience, according to a review article now online at Nature Neuroscience. Read More
UW-Madison students celebrate spring with All-Campus Party
April 17, 2012Each year, University of Wisconsin–Madison student organizations jam-pack the calendar with charitable events that benefit the Madison community, but one event celebrates those students who work hard and give back all year long. Read More
Five questions: Pharmacy dean sees school’s reputation thrive
April 17, 2012Jeanette Roberts, dean of the School of Pharmacy, understands the importance of reputation as well as anyone. Read More
UW marks gains in engineering grad student diversity
April 17, 2012During more than a decade, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has earned myriad accolades for everything from its status as a global powerhouse for research and education to its efforts in sustainability and its ability to produce corporate CEOs. Read More
The curtain rises on the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 18
April 13, 2012The 2012 Wisconsin Film Festival runs from April 18-22. Read More
Undergraduate Symposium showcases UW students’ exceptional accomplishments
April 13, 2012The 14th annual Undergraduate Symposium, an event that showcases the achievements, creativity and research of numerous UW–Madison students, will be held Wednesday, April 18. Read More
Update from the interim chancellor on adidas
April 13, 2012Here is an update on the adidas situation from Interim Chancellor David Ward, dated April 12. Read More
La Follette School analysis course benefits state
April 11, 2012Public affairs students are helping state agencies and community organizations make better decisions and policies. Read More
New trivia game teaches about Wisconsin’s lakes
April 11, 2012Can a musky eat a duck? Are jellyfish found in Wisconsin waters? What was the largest fish ever caught on hook and line in the state? Read More
Is media-driven “pseudo-reality” the future of U.S. politics?
April 10, 2012In the hyperpolarized world of the 2012 election, misinformation among Americans remains widespread, a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study finds. Read More
Four honored with Hilldale Awards
April 9, 2012Four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been named recipients of this year's Hilldale Awards, which recognize excellence in teaching, research and service. Read More
Science Expeditions opens doors to UW–Madison science
April 9, 2012The 10th annual Science Expeditions will offer a bigger, better opportunity to learn about science and get to know the labs, museums and researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison research support continues growth arc
April 3, 2012The latest statistics from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) show that scholars at the University of Wisconsin–Madison continue to be among the nation's most successful at securing support for their research. Read More
Earth Day conference to explore growth, happiness
April 3, 2012Economic growth, consumption, sustainability and happiness will be explored during the sixth annual Nelson Institute Earth Day conference on Monday, April 16, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. Read More
County Health Rankings released: St. Croix is Wisconsin’s healthiest county
April 3, 2012St. Croix County residents are the healthiest in Wisconsin, according to the 2012 County Health Rankings released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Read More
Many lower-skilled men find employment precarious
April 3, 2012The U.S. unemployment rate of about 8 percent masks a far greater problem: the precarious situation of working-age men with modest education and few job skills, new analysis from the La Follette School of Public Affairs suggests. Read More
Community service at UW again earns national recognition
March 29, 2012The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of community service and achieve meaningful community outcomes. Read More
Choral Union, Symphony Orchestra perform Verdi’s “Requiem” at Overture Center
March 28, 2012For nearly 120 years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Choral Union has been preparing and performing major choral works for university and area audiences. Read More
Journalism ethics conference to explore media, money and elections
March 28, 2012In an age of partisan journalism and "combat" politics, is the idea of media helping citizens make informed electoral choices a quaint but outdated notion? Read More