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UW senior takes a year off to represent the state as Miss Wisconsin
UW-Madison senior McKenna Collins was named Miss Wisconsin in June, and the title amounts to a full-time job for a year. Read More
UW-Madison students in Houston to aid post-Harvey mosquito control
To assist efforts to control the millions of mosquitoes that hatched during recent flooding in the Houston area, two University of Wisconsin–Madison students have flown to Texas to help trap and identify them. Read More
Three UW–Madison scholars weigh in on meaning, aftermath of Charlottesville riot
As Christy Clark-Pujara watched news coverage of a white supremacy rally in Virginia last month, all she could think of, she said, was how apathy… Read More
John Hall Q&A: UW professor is about to witness and document Pentagon history
UW-Madison history professor John Hall, who's been named historian for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Department of Defense, reflects on his new role and American history. Read More
UW Law’s Immigrant Justice Clinic works to help DACA recipients meet Oct. 5 filing deadline
Immigrants whose DACA permits are set to expire soon can call on the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Immigrant Justice Clinic for help with their renewal applications. Read More
Talking to doctors: Never simple, but getting tougher: Could this help?
UW-Madison professor of family medicine Paul Smith is leading the development and testing of Care Talks to help people improve communication with the medical system. Read More
New accelerated undergraduate nursing program to address workforce need
The campus-based, face-to-face program will enroll a cohort of 32 second-degree students who will begin coursework in May 2018 for the twelve-month, full-time, year-round program. Read More
Summer sizzle: Eight UW–Madison students and the red-hot internships they just completed
“Internships have become increasingly important for students as a way to enhance their workplace-applied skills.” Read More
App helps farmers make the most of their corn harvest
A new smartphone app developed at UW–Madison could save farmers time and money during the fall feed-corn harvest and make for more content, productive cows year-round. Read More
Preschool “Kindness Curriculum” is now available, free
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Healthy Minds is releasing its free mindfulness-based “Kindness Curriculum,” a 12-week program designed for teachers to implement with their preschoolers. Read More
Shakhashiri, presenter of popular chemistry shows, wins science education award
Bassam Shakhashiri may be best known for his live chemistry shows — such as the annual “Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri,” now 47 years old and televised around the country. Read More
Swab the deck and grab the microscope: Wisconsin educators sail Lake Michigan
A dozen educators from Minnesota and Wisconsin have set sail from the Port of Milwaukee on a one-of-a-kind professional development workshop aboard the sailing vessel Denis Sullivan. Read More
Biochemistry labs mentor high school youth apprentices
“For students interested in science and research, it’s great for them to learn how things work at a top-tier institution like UW–Madison early on.” Read More
Wisconsin Idea: UW’s “mission statement” under the microscope in fall course
“I want to see the campus reminded of its legacy. We need to talk about our roots. The University of Wisconsin is steeped in a history that is honorable.” Read More
UW-Madison experts ready to help prepare for school year
MEDIA ADVISORY MADISON – As parents, students and teachers prepare for the upcoming school year, experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are ready to provide… Read More
Sea Grant project seeks to protect 22 Lake Michigan coastal communities
Wisconsin Sea Grant is launching a new project to cut erosion and protect Lake Michigan shoreline homes, beaches and harbors. Read More
Sparkling wine from Kewaunee best in show at first Wisconsin wine taste-off
Nineteen Wisconsin wineries presented 93 wines at the first annual “Wine is Wisconsin” competition on the UW–Madison campus on Monday. Read More