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Former governor discusses using technology to transform global disaster relief at WARF Gilson Event

April 14, 2010

Recent disasters in Haiti and Chile have shown once again that the rapid delivery of needed relief to people in crisis often means the difference between life and death.

Chancellor names business dean to advancement post

March 17, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has announced a title change for Michael Knetter, dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, from special liaison for long-term strategy and development to a working title of vice chancellor for advancement.

Theory meets practice in fourth annual entrepreneurial bootcamp

March 17, 2010

During the week of June 20, the Wisconsin School of Business will direct the fourth annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for graduate students in physical and life sciences, law and engineering, among others.

Alliance brings e-business best practices to Wisconsin manufacturers

March 11, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison E-Business Institute (UWEBI) and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) have announced a strategic alliance that will enable Wisconsin manufacturers to share collective knowledge and lessons learned regarding e-business technologies and best practices.

WiCell marks stem cell anniversary with WISC Bank expansion

March 9, 2010

A year after President Barack Obama issued a landmark executive order to remove eight years of limitations on U.S. federal funding of stem cell research, the WiCell Research Institute has expanded the number of cell lines available through its WISC Bank to 33.

Students awarded scholarships for entrepreneurship

March 8, 2010

Jeffrey Vinokur knows a thing or two about being self-taught.

Center helps Madison-area residents complete tax papers

March 8, 2010

Classes are done for the day at Emerson Elementary School, but a few parents - with their children in tow - head back into the building.

Celebrating 25 years at UW–Madison’s Biotechnology Center

March 8, 2010

On Wednesday, March 10, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus community and guests will join in celebrating 25 years of operation at the UW–Madison Biotechnology Center.

Gift of $16 million pharmaceutical facility benefits Morgridge Institute

March 3, 2010

Mentor Worldwide LLC's donation of a $16 million manufacturing facility to the new Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will help fuel the nonprofit's mission of accelerating biomedical discoveries to delivery as treatments and cures.

100-Hour Challenge winners to receive awards in entrepreneurship class

March 1, 2010

The light bulbs have been turned on, the vacuum bags have been cut up and the hoses have been connected.

Wisconsin’s organic farmers are largely weathering the economic storm

February 24, 2010

The current financial downturn hasn't spared Wisconsin's organic farmers, but in general they have been able to ride it out, says a new report about the state's organic sector.

Decades on, UW–Madison Research Park thrives, plans for growth

February 24, 2010

After getting its start during a time of pessimism and doubt, the UW–Madison Research Park has turned into an engine of high-tech economic development.

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation names CFO/COO

February 16, 2010

Steven Mixtacki, the longtime senior vice president and chief financial officer of American TV and Appliance of Madison, has joined the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) as chief financial and operating officer.

Competition set for 100-Hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge

February 9, 2010

What can you do with 100 hours and $15 in materials from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's surplus shop?

Event examines entrepreneurial models based on social and economic change

February 1, 2010

Business beyond the usual is required to create new models of financial sustainability while benefiting society.

Diving milk prices cut state net farm income by more than half in 2009

January 19, 2010

Times were hard for farmers across the country in 2009, but they were harder than average for Wisconsin farmers.

Forum to unveil 2010 forecast for Wisconsin’s agricultural economy

January 7, 2010

The third annual Wisconsin Agricultural Economic Outlook forum will review the impact of the 2009 economic downturn on the financial condition of the state's agricultural sector and consider its prospects for 2010.

WARF vindicated by court’s denial of company’s appeal

January 6, 2010

The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Jan. 5 affirmed the 2006 decision of U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb's award to the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) for licensing fees from Xenon Pharmaceuticals, a Canadian biotechnology company.

Engineering students to compete for thousands in prizes

December 10, 2009

Engineering mechanics students in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Engineering Physics will cap a semester of hard work when they compete for more than $4,000 in prizes in a design competition Monday, Dec. 14.

Learning community teaches spirit of entrepreneurship

November 24, 2009

In high school, computer programmer Tim McGowan enrolled in advanced-placement Latin. When it came time to study for the big exam, he was ready to admit that languages weren't his thing.