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Study: College students prefer classes with online learning
Online lectures are a priority for undergraduate students, according to a new study released by the University of Wisconsin–Madison E-Business Institute. Read More
WAA, Competitive Wisconsin gain grant to launch employee recruitment partnership
A new partnership of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and Competitive Wisconsin Inc. (CWI) will encourage University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates to return to Wisconsin to live and work. The partnership is funded in part by a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Read More
Business, government, academic leaders convene on sustainable real estate development
The Wisconsin School of Business Graaskamp Center for Real Estate will host a conference on Sustainable Real Estate Development on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., at the Fluno Center for Executive Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
International education prepares engineering students for global workplace
During materials science and engineering senior Sarah Treu's interview with GE Aviation, company recruiters noticed an extra credential on her already impressive resume. Read More
Reseachers derive ‘green gasoline’ from plant sugars
Alternative energy doesn't always mean solar or wind power. In fact, the alternative fuels developed by University of Wisconsin–Madison chemical and biological engineering professor James Dumesic look a lot like the gasoline and diesel fuel used in vehicles today. Read More
Monsanto supports UW plant breeding with $1 million fellowship gift
Monsanto Co. has made a $1 million gift to support plant breeding and genetics in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Feyzi named new director of Physical Sciences Laboratory
Farshid Feyzi takes over this week as director of the Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL), the University of Wisconsin–Madison's in-house engineering, manufacturing and project consultation center. Read More
UW-Madison’s entrepreneurship program rated among nation’s best
The Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has one of the nation's top programs in entrepreneurship, according to a survey just published in the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. Read More
Executive director named for Morgridge Institute for Research
A distinguished researcher from Purdue University with significant private and public sector experience will return to Wisconsin as the executive director of the new Morgridge Institute for Research, part of the twin Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Read More
World Stem Cell Summit comes to Madison Sept. 21-23
Meeting stem cell experts from around the world, unique networking opportunities, and a public day of outreach await those attending the World Stem Cell Summit and related events Sept. 21-23 in Madison, Wis. Read More
Online ‘Discovery Portal’ meant to foster greater research collaboration
The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery is launching a new and powerful online resource for finding researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Wisconsin Discovery Portal, located at http://discoveryportal.org, is a Web-based search tool and directory offering professional profiles of 2,600 UW–Madison researchers. Read More
New UW sweatshirt promotes environment, fair trade
A new hoodie now available at University Book Store allows students to show University of Wisconsin style while also promoting eco-friendly and fair trade values. Read More
‘Great Idea or Real Business Opportunity?’ explored at WARF’s Gilson Series event
A panel featuring a venture capitalist, entrepreneur and angel investor will tackle the topic "Great Idea or Real Business Opportunity?" to kick off the 2008-09 Gilson Discovery Series presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF). Read More
UW-Madison moves up in latest rankings
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked seventh among public institutions in the 2009 edition of America's Best Colleges, produced by U.S. News and World Report. Read More
WiCell Research Institute launches new stem cell bank
The WiCell Research Institute, a private, not-for-profit supporting organization to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is launching its own stem cell bank to distribute cell lines beyond the 21 lines eligible for federal funding and distribution through the National Stem Cell Bank (NSCB). Read More
SEMATECH donates cutting-edge lab equipment to UW–Madison
Students in Mechanical Engineering Professor Roxann Engelstad's lab, sought after in industry for their problem-solving experience, now can graduate even more well-versed in cutting-edge technology. Read More
Play a chess grandmaster at Memorial Union
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley will simultaneously play up to 25 of the best chess players at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., at an event scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. Read More
Law students win preliminary settlement approval in payday lender suit
Internet payday lender Tremont Financial LLC would pay $60,000 and refrain from making loans to any Wisconsin consumers under a preliminary settlement in a class-action case brought by University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School students and the school's Consumer Law Litigation Clinic. Read More
New ‘urban research park’ offers jolt of electricity to Madison high-tech startups
After three decades of almost exponential commercial growth on Madison's west side, the University Research Park (URP) will pursue an opportunity to sink roots downtown with an innovative "urban research park" targeting high-technology entrepreneurs. Read More