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UW undergraduate Alexis Brown named Rhodes Scholar
University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Alexis Brown is one of an elite group of American students to be awarded a 2012 Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most coveted honors in the world of higher education.
Recent sightings: Pulling together
The Wisconsin women’s crew team rows along Lake Mendota during an autumn sunset on Nov. 4, 2011. Photo: Jeff Miller…
Badger Ballroom to host first competition at UW–Madison
When Anna Nadon came to University of Wisconsin–Madison as a freshman she wanted to try something new. Finding Badger Ballroom Dance Team meant trying a new activity for Nadon, but it also meant finding an instant community.
Greek community opens doors to area children to trick-or-treat
University of Wisconsin–Madison fraternities and sororities will host the thirteenth annual "Trick or Treat with the Greeks," an opportunity for underprivileged children to experience a fun and safe Halloween, from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Gabe Javier: Sharing stories to help others share their own
Since arriving in August, Gabe Javier, assistant dean of students and director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Campus Center, has hit the ground running.
Slide show: Magical Night
Badger fans signal No. 8 Wisconsin's big win over No. 7 Nebraska at Camp Randall Stadium on Oct. 1, 2011. The Badgers won 48-17 in what was Nebraska’s first conference game as a Big Ten member.
Campus flu-shot clinics start Sept. 30
University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will once again offer free seasonal influenza immunizations (flu shots) for all registered students, faculty and staff.
New Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house to be dedicated
The new Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house will be dedicated at 237 Langdon St. this week, nearly three years after a fire destroyed the original historic building on the same lot.
UW–Madison Diversity Forum set for Oct. 6
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate will host the annual Diversity Forum from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Union South.
Slide show: Campus Beauty
With a new academic year under way and autumn just around the corner, Inside UW–Madison, an e-newsletter, recently asked faculty and staff to name their favorite natural places on campus. Whether you can check them out in person or can only admire from afar, here are some of the locations that no doubt inspired Newsweek and The Daily Beast to rank UW–Madison as the second-most beautiful college campus.
UW–Madison remembers Sept. 11 attacks 10 years later
Nearly 10 years ago, thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty, staff and community members hungry for a connection to the devastation on the East Coast packed Library Mall in the heart of campus for a vigil to commemorate the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Campus aims to increase alcohol safety with new ‘BASICS’ sanction, emergency action guidelines
Starting this fall, University of Wisconsin–Madison students who commit alcohol-related violations of university policy will likely be required to take a class called BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) as part of the disciplinary process, according to Dean of Students Lori Berquam.
Yellow Ribbon Program will aid UW–Madison’s military veterans
U.S. military veterans are a preferred population for admission to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and this fall the university is participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, formally titled the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program.
Recent sightings: First day of class
Students make their way through the front doors of Bascom Hall on the first class day of the new academic year. Jodie Perman…
New students at convocation express enthusiasm, Badger pride
Interim Chancellor David Ward’s voice resonated through the Kohl Center today (Sept. 1) as he officially welcomed new students to campus at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students.
Wisconsin Involvement Network to debut this fall
Starting this fall semester, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be launching a campuswide initiative called the Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN).
Multicultural Student Center to host annual celebration
On Friday, Sept. 2, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will sponsor the 30th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception celebration.
Students: Charge your smartphones and prepare to #FindUW
Students are invited to participate in #FindUW, a social-media scavenger hunt, starting Aug. 31.