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Graduate student’s software innovation helps harness brainstorming
One success of the UW–Madison Reaccreditation Project gave rise to an even bigger challenge: namely, what to make of tens of thousands of open-ended observations about the university’s future? One clever software solution, developed by math graduate student Erik Andrejko, may end up finding a useful home with any organization in the throes of strategic planning.
Chancellor Martin joins effort to encourage federal research investment
Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin joined nearly 50 other higher education leaders and Nobel laureates earlier this month in a letter to President-elect Barack Obama, arguing that scientific research should be an investment priority in the debate over an economic stimulus package.
Q&A: Task force considers new non-state campus funding sources
Michael Knetter, known for his creative fundraising as dean of the School of Business, is stepping into a new role helping the university target new sources of private funding.
Brainstorming session set on opportunities, challenges in higher education
A fourth campuswide brainstorming session exploring the opportunities and challenges facing the University of Wisconsin–Madison in a recessionary economy will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22.
Dawn Crim named new special assistant for community relations
Dawn Crim has been selected from a national search process to lead community relations initiatives for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, effective Jan. 1, 2009, Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin announced today.
Chancellor’s forums shed light on budget challenges
More than 100 people attended the first of three campus forums Monday intended to foster creative thinking about the challenges and opportunities facing UW–Madison in a time of economic turmoil.
Chancellor Martin address: Sustaining UW–Madison’s greatness
In her first major public address before 800-plus campus and community members at the Kohl Center Thursday, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin outlined an ambitious set of priorities for sustaining greatness at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
‘On Wisconsin!’ event to welcome chancellor to campus
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will officially welcome Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin aboard with food, beverages and campus performances on Thursday, Oct. 23.
University names interim director for Nelson Institute
Gregg Mitman, a science historian at UW–Madison, has been named interim director of the university’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
Heinrich takes over as La Follette School head
Providing more support for graduate students, continuing to build a strong international program and preserving the vitality of the Wisconsin Idea are all high on Carolyn Heinrich’s list as she takes over as the new director of the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs.
Wiley to tackle interim role leading new institute
Outgoing University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley has been named the new interim director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID), the public half of the new research center that promises to be a model of interdisciplinary science and public-private collaboration.
New UW Press director named
Sheila Leary has been named director of the University of Wisconsin Press, Martin Cadwallader, dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate School and vice chancellor for research, has announced.
Statement of Chancellor-designate Biddy Martin on regent confirmation
UW-Madison Chancellor-designate Biddy Martin has issued a statement regarding her confirmation by the Board of Regents as the campus's next chief executive.
Four finalists named for UW–Madison chancellor
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced four finalists who are being considered for the position of UW–Madison chancellor.
Groundbreaking held for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
Gov. Jim Doyle and UW–Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge joined the UW–Madison community on May 2 to celebrate the start of construction of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.