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Law School bioethicist selected for innovative research chair

February 8, 2016

R. Alta Charo will use the opportunity to focus on her research and write a book offering unconventional takes on several areas of bioethics. Read More

Special University Committee meeting set for Friday

January 26, 2016

A special University Committee meeting to gather comment on the UW System Tenure Policy Task Force report is set for 10 a.m. Friday in Room 260 of Bascom Hall. Read More

Leonard Berkowitz, influential social psychologist, dies at 89

January 8, 2016

Berkowitz was an emeritus psychology professor whose widely cited research explored influences on aggressive behavior, including the “weapons effect.” Read More

Department of Surgery triples its named chairs and professorships in 2015

December 17, 2015

The department raised $17.5 million and established 11 new chairs and professorships, increasing its number of endowments to 16. Read More

Funds provided for merit- and market-based raises

November 10, 2015

As part of an ongoing effort to support outstanding faculty and staff, UW–Madison will provide funds for merit- and market-based salary adjustments for some employees this academic year. Read More

Faculty Senate approves academic calendar changes

October 20, 2015

The Faculty Senate has approved revisions to the Academic Calendar for academic years 2016 through 2021, including a fixed date for spring commencement and adding a new summer session. Read More

All Ways Forward: Faculty excellence

October 14, 2015

Our accomplished faculty members are the key factor in advancing the university’s groundbreaking research and exceptional student development. Attracting the best, most talented faculty helps us perpetuate the cycle that drives UW–Madison to be one of the top universities in the nation for innovation, achievement, and astonishing outcomes. Read More

Faculty Senate reviews draft tenure proposal

October 6, 2015

The Faculty Senate on Monday held the first reading on a draft proposal for tenure protections, crafted to respond to recent legislative changes. Read More

Q&A on tenure protection proposal

September 22, 2015

An ad hoc committee of faculty members charged with recommending policies to continue strong tenure protections in response to legislative changes made in the 2015-17 state budget has released a report with recommendations. The answers below were written by Professor Dorothy Farrar Edwards, a member of the University Committee who chaired the ad hoc committee on tenure and termination, Vice Provost for Faculty and Staff Programs Michael Bernard-Donals, and Secretary of the Faculty Steven Smith. Read More

UC approves faculty layoff protection proposal

September 15, 2015

The University Committee Monday approved and distributed to all faculty a report regarding tenure protections and program changes. The report can be viewed here. Read More

Morgridge match exceeds goal: $250 million raised for faculty positions

September 8, 2015

John and Tashia Morgridge issued a challenge last November to fellow University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni - they would match up to $100 million in donations to fund new and enhanced endowments for named professorships, chairs and distinguished chairs at the university. Read More

Six faculty members appointed to WARF named professorships

May 19, 2015

Six members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been appointed to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation named professorships. Read More

Campus to honor and welcome faculty of color

February 17, 2015

The tradition of welcoming new faculty of color and honoring faculty of color will continue on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 5-7 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. The public and campus community are invited to this free event. Read More