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International Education Week events showcase UW–Madison’s global tradition
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a long, distinguished history of international engagement and producing globally talented graduates who create better lives for people in the state and around the world. International Education Week, November 11-15, will provide an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the university community’s ongoing commitment to that tradition. Read More
Paralympic events open to students of all abilities
Athletes of all abilities are encouraged to participate in a day of Paralympic and adaptive sports and activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Gym 2 at the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) on campus. The event is free and open to all UW–Madison students. Read More
Astronaut scholarship honors undergrad’s adventures in research
Even in the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering, where undergraduates are encouraged to seek hands-on experience, it’s rare that a faculty member finds himself taken aback by a freshman’s eagerness to get involved in research. Read More
Changes ahead for spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies
Over the past three years, students looking ahead to their University of Wisconsin–Madison graduation have discussed several potential changes to the structure of spring commencement exercises. Read More
Rec Sports seeks feedback on facilities
The Division of Recreational Sports wants your feedback on its facilities and is gauging interest on whether they need to be renovated or replaced. Read More
Hawkins named director of Chancellor’s Scholars
A familiar face will lead the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Chancellor’s and Powers-Knapp Scholarship Programs. Gloria Hawkins, assistant dean for multicultural affairs in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health since 1994, will move from the west end of campus to an office in Bascom Hall. She plans to begin her new position as an assistant vice provost and director of the programs on Dec. 1. Read More
New chancellor, new students at 2013 Chancellor’s Convocation
For University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, the fall semester will bring many campus "firsts." She shares this with the incoming class of first-year and transfer students, whom she'll officially welcome at the 2013 Chancellor's Convocation, held on Friday, Aug. 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the Kohl Center. Read More
Changes ease college transition for students, families
When Andy Haas Schneider brought her youngest daughter Abbey to the University of Wisconsin–Madison's SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) last year, the family expected the same old rush. Read More
Chancellor’s Scholars program seeks new director
A committee of 12 faculty and staff members will assist in finding a new leader for the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Chancellor’s Scholars and Powers-Knapp Scholars Program. Read More
2013 Phi Beta Kappa initiates chosen
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recently announced the 2013 initiates for the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. Read More
Nominate an adult undergraduate for an Outstanding Returning Adult Student Award
Each year the Office of Adult Career and Special Student Services recognizes two adult students with the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award. Read More
Student Personnel Association Conference seeks out “Educational Mindset”
Excitement is building for the of the Student Personnel Association’s 2013 conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Two students to receive groundbreaking hip-hop scholarship
The Hip Hop Sisters Network announced Miona Short of Chicago and Hiwot Adilow of Philadelphia as the first recipients of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s First Wave/MC Lyte Scholarship. Read More
Third year’s a charm for Madison Initiative for Undergraduates
WisCEL is one of the major success stories of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU). As the University of Wisconsin–Madison spotlights practices increasing educational innovation on campus, the release of the third-year MIU progress report shows the impact of this targeted funding on high-impact practices across campus. Read More
Campus partners with publisher to make “Radioactive” accessible
Scientific discovery, sacrifice and the love story of two groundbreaking scientists unfold in the beautifully complex pages of this year’s selection for Go Big Read, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s common-reading program. Read More
New Center for Pre-Law Advising to host open house
The newly opened Center for Pre-Law Advising will host an open house to celebrate its debut and engage with students interested in studying law. Read More