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Unique engine-centered master’s program graduates first class
A master of engineering program that began out of a lunch conversation between University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and industry professionals is graduating its first class of 10 students this week. Read More
UW establishes stem cell and regenerative medicine center
In an effort to strengthen and sustain its leadership in the companion fields of stem cell research and regenerative medicine, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will establish a new Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center. Read More
State seeds stem-cell company based on UW–Madison research
Governor Jim Doyle today (May 14) gave a $1 million boost to a University of Wisconsin–Madison spin-off company during a visit to the campus lab that gave birth to its technology. Read More
UW-Madison Executive Education ranked ‘Best Value for Money’
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business has made the Financial Times' annual list of the world's top executive education providers for the third straight year. Read More
Creator of Dolly the sheep to give public lecture in Madison
Ian Wilmut, the famed Scottish biologist who created Dolly the cloned sheep, is coming to Madison and will give a public lecture on Thursday, May 17, at the Overture Center. Read More
New technique dissects stem cells’ picky likes, dislikes
Whether their goal is to create therapies or simply investigate how organisms develop, stem cell researchers face what is perhaps one of biological science's toughest assignments: keeping their tiny research subjects under control. Read More
Students flex entrepreneurial muscle in competition
What do a discarded industrial fan, a recycled wastebasket, a surplus fishing reel, and a set of drawers from an old lab desk have to do with entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus? Read More
Marketing professor’s ‘brand community’ research gets broad attention
An article on the concept of "brand community" co-authored by Thomas O'Guinn, a marketing professor with the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business, is one of the 20 most cited papers in the field of economics and business worldwide. Read More
Biomedical engineering competition stresses real-world challenges
Part of a unique curriculum infused with real-world design opportunities, a new competition for University of Wisconsin biomedical engineering undergraduate students places an even greater emphasis on applying their engineering knowledge to actual problems in biology and medicine. Read More
UW-Madison: Hermosa efforts moving forward
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is moving forward in its efforts to investigate and respond to alleged workers' rights abuses at a former Adidas Group subcontractor in El Salvador. Read More
Second annual stem cell symposium to focus on heart tissue, blood diseases
Several of the world's leading experts on the formation of blood and heart cells from stem cells, and clinical applications of stem cells in blood and heart diseases, will come together on Wednesday, April 18, for the second annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium. Read More
Sixth annual bioethics forum to tackle medical applications of research
The interface among molecular biology, medical applications, law, religion and ethics will be the focus of the sixth annual international Bioethics Forum, hosted by Promega Corp.'s BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI) in Fitchburg. Read More
UW-Madison graduate programs continue to enjoy national reputation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to garner broad national recognition, including more than 50 programs listed among the nation's top 10, in rankings released today of America's top graduate education programs. Read More
Communicators’ accomplishments, leadership honored at annual banquet
The achievements of five communications professionals will be marked at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communications annual banquet on Friday, April 13. Read More
Ultrathin films deliver DNA as possible gene therapy tool
Gene therapy - the idea of using genetic instructions rather than drugs to treat disease - has tickled scientists' imaginations for decades, but is not yet a viable therapeutic method. One sizeable hurdle is getting the right genes into the right place at the right time. Read More
Cutting-edge political Web site editor, CNBC business newsman to visit campus
Jim VandeHei, executive editor of the popular new Washington, D.C. Web site ThePolitico.com, and Charles Gasparino, on-air editor and business reporter for CNBC, will visit the UW–Madison campus in April as writers in residence. Read More
UW-Madison approves new research institute
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recently approved a new research entity, the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR). Read More
Big Badger Auction offers coveted Google internship
Wisconsin alumni and friends will have a chance to make a summer internship opportunity come true for a University of Wisconsin–Madison student by bidding on Google advertising internship that debuts today as part of the Wisconsin Alumni Association's Big Badger Auction. Read More
Undergraduate business program ranked by BusinessWeek
BusinessWeek magazine has ranked the undergraduate business program of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business 28th in the nation and fourth in the Big Ten. Last year, Wisconsin was ranked 27th nationally and fifth in the Big Ten. Read More