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UW-Madison student named Rhodes Scholar; another is finalist

November 21, 2015

Colin Higgins, a student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been named a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, an honor reserved for the top undergraduate scholars. Read More

Average student debt rises, remains below state and national average

November 19, 2015

Average student debt among those who borrow to pay for school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison increased modestly for the fifth straight year in 2014-15,… Read More

Letter to legislators: UW System police chiefs oppose campus carry legislation

November 18, 2015

On Tuesday, November 18, Wisconsin legislators received a letter from UWPD Chief Susan Riseling and all University of Wisconsin System police chiefs, opposing proposed campus carry legislation. Read More

Graduate assistantship stipend policy to change

November 17, 2015

UW-Madison plans to implement changes in the administrative policy by which graduate assistantship stipends are set in order to remain competitive in attracting the best possible graduate students across all disciplines and to ensure that graduate students are students first and employees second. Read More

Study abroad participation at UW–Madison reaches all-time high

November 16, 2015

The number of University of Wisconsin–Madison students participating in study abroad has climbed to an all-time high, with a majority of participating students opting for semester- and year-long programs. Read More

Black Out March seeks to raise awareness about race issues

November 13, 2015

They came together by the hundreds on a blustery night on Bascom Hill in peaceful protest. University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty, staff and community supporters, of all colors and from diverse backgrounds, gathered on Nov. 12 to speak against injustice and to march in solidarity with students at the University of Missouri and other campuses across the nation. Read More

Rec Sports hosts Day of Play

November 11, 2015

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Recreational Sports will host Day of Play from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at the UW Natatorium, 2000 Observatory Drive. Day of Play is a free annual event that introduces kids in grades K-5 to the Rec Sports mantra: "Play Hard. Get Fit. Live Well." Read More

Ph.D. student wins Germany’s Green Talents Award

November 10, 2015

Samuel Zipper, a Ph.D. student in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Freshwater and Marine Sciences Program, is the only American among 27 up-and-coming scientists from around… Read More

Student veterans balance hard-earned skills, blending in

November 10, 2015

Sam Soderberg’s hair is short but not buzzed; on a November morning, he looks like any other economics major getting coffee before class. He has an eye for his fellow service members, picking up cues that give away men and women who have served in the military. Read More

Looking for spring courses? Check out these 11 intriguing offerings

November 9, 2015

Registration is upon us once more. Before you click that “Enroll Now” button, explore all your options. Why not take a class in a subject… Read More

Badgers ADAPT offers activities for athletes of all abilities

November 5, 2015

Badgers ADAPT, a Rec Sports initiative to provide adaptive and Paralympic sports, events and activities, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Southeast Recreational Facility, 715 W. Dayton St. Read More

UHS psychologist hopes to help international students succeed

November 3, 2015

Students seek counseling at University Health Services for a variety of reasons. Now speakers of Mandarin have another option -- and advocate -- in Chinese native Canzi Wang. Read More

UW-Madison expands efforts to help students vote

October 21, 2015

As new voter ID provisions are implemented for upcoming elections, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has identified additional ways students can exercise their right to vote. Read More

Passing the Mic Hip Hop Arts Festival celebrates OMAI’s 10th anniversary

October 20, 2015

The annual fall festival, celebrating the transformational potential of hip-hop arts on and off the UW–Madison campus, welcomes internationally known spoken word and hip hop artists. 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

Recent sightings: Paddling pumpkins

October 15, 2015

In a quirky celebration of the fall harvest, participants paddled on Lake Mendota in massive, hollowed-out pumpkins made buoyant by inflated inner tubes in the annual Hoofer Sailing Club Pumpkin Regatta Oct. 10. The event is organized by UW–Madison horticulture professors Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis. Read More

Recent sightings: Family Weekend

October 15, 2015

From grandparents to siblings, Family Weekend Oct. 9-11 gave the whole family a chance to see UW–Madison through the eyes of their student. Read More

UW-Madison housing finder service puts apartment search on laptops, phones

October 14, 2015

The Campus and Visitor Relations office at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has enhanced its apartment-finding service with technology from a UW–Madison spinoff business that simplifies housing searches for students, faculty, staff and the public. Read More