Tag Graduate School

Search and screen panel named for WID director

November 5, 2010

A search and screen committee has been named to find the first permanent director for the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Martin Cadwallader, vice chancellor for research and dean of the Graduate School, says the committee is accepting nominations and hopes to have a candidate selected by late spring.

UW-Madison research expenditures top the $1 billion mark

October 7, 2010

For the first time, annual research expenditures at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have surpassed the $1 billion milestone.

UW-Madison Ph.D. programs near top of doctoral class

September 28, 2010

Twenty-three doctoral programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison rank in the top 15 percent in their respective fields, according to an assessment released today (Sept. 28) by the National Research Council (NRC).

Fifteen UW–Madison teaching assistants awarded for service

February 16, 2010

Fifteen University of Wisconsin–Madison teaching assistants have received awards for their contributions to learning on campus.

Writer seeks to clarify Graduate School reorganization issue

December 10, 2009

The following letter was submitted to Wisconsin Week on Nov. 17. Find more information about the resolution referenced in the letter.

Faculty Senate presentation addresses recent resolution

December 10, 2009

Editor’s note: Robert Hauser, professor of sociology, gave the following presentation at the Nov. 2 Faculty Senate meeting regarding a resolution about the reorganization of the Graduate School.

Faculty Senate OKs slower research overhaul

November 4, 2009

A proposed reorganization of the Graduate School will be slowed down until university administrators have responded to an upcoming review of the plan, under a resolution overwhelmingly approved Nov. 2 by the Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate approves resolution to slow research overhaul

November 3, 2009

A proposed reorganization of the Graduate School will be slowed down until university administrators have responded to an upcoming review of the plan, under a…

Fifty years of expanding girls’ horizons in science, math

November 3, 2009

The Expanding Your Horizons program, a daylong conference designed to expose young women to careers in science, technology, engineering and math, has touched thousands of Wisconsin women during its 50-year history at UW–Madison.

From the desk of the chancellor: Chancellor addresses Graduate School proposal

October 21, 2009

“UW-Madison is a research powerhouse. Once again, the university ranks third in the nation in research expenditures, a testament to the quality of our faculty and research staff, and a reminder of the importance of a responsive and supportive infrastructure for research and for graduate education.”

Graduate School proposal aired at meetings

October 21, 2009

A proposed reorganization of the Graduate School designed to address shortfalls in the infrastructure of the university’s research environment is the focus of a series of town-hall meetings across campus.

Research expenditures jump, UW–Madison retains top ranking

October 16, 2009

According to statistics compiled by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the nation's third largest research university as measured by dollars spent on research.

Two additional sessions address research, graduate education

October 7, 2009

UW–Madison has consistently demonstrated national leadership in research and graduate education. As one indicator, UW–Madison is the only institution, public or private (other than Johns Hopkins), that has remained in the top five in research expenditures for more than 20 years. That success is a tribute to the quality of faculty and staff, supported by the Graduate School.

UW-Madison researchers ranked among world’s top 20 universities

October 5, 2009

A recent assessment of the research impact of scientists at more than 4,000 universities around the world ranked those at the University of Wisconsin–Madison No. 20.

UW-Madison graduate programs ranked in latest U.S. News and World Report

April 23, 2009

Several University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate programs are ranked among the nation's best in the 2010 edition of U.S. News and World Report's "Best Graduate Schools."

Course adds to environmental awareness

April 22, 2009

Ph.D. student in literary studies Todd Goddard has found a way to unite his concern for the environment with his teaching. In his section of English 201, he provides 16 students with real-world communications experience while giving 11 local nonprofits some much-needed help. In the process, he helps increase environmental awareness among his students and the audiences they serve.

Humanities exposed

March 25, 2009

Now in its fifth year, the Humanities Exposed program provides graduate students with the opportunity to apply their research in the community.

Graduate School project raises profile of research integrity discussion

March 12, 2009

Researchers in any field know that ethics are a top concern. But what, exactly, does that entail? One Michigan State University poll found that as graduate students become more immersed in their program, they feel less obligated to report violations of research integrity.

School of Social Work plans to launch part-time master’s program next fall

March 5, 2009

In September, the School of Social Work will offer a part-time master of social work program.

Renamed Graduate School office plans open house

December 10, 2008

In response to an evolving funding landscape for graduate students, the Graduate School’s newly renamed Office of Fellowships and Funding Resources (OFFR) is changing how it does business. This reorganization will involve expanded educational and informational activities and a greater collaboration with units within and beyond the Graduate School.