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Student orientation launches with a renewed focus

June 5, 2012

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) officially launched at Union South on May 31, promising an experience that will be slightly different for the 2012 incoming new transfer and freshmen students.

Student Personnel Association honors nine for excellence

May 3, 2012

The Student Personnel Association recently honored the efforts of nine individuals with its Outstanding Achievement Awards.

UW-Madison fares well in Chronicle of Higher Education college completion survey

March 6, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison was highly ranked in several categories in a recent report on college completion published Monday by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Jim Steele, associate registrar for student records, dies at 59

January 26, 2012

Jim Steele, 59, associate registrar for student records, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, after a lengthy illness.

Singer named campus advising director

December 21, 2011

As part of a comprehensive plan to improve student academic advising services, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has named Wren Singer to the new position of director of undergraduate advising.

Finalists named for advising director role at UW–Madison

November 7, 2011

As part of a comprehensive plan to improve academic advising services - recognized as a critical element of undergraduate education - UW–Madison has announced five finalists for a newly created position of director of undergraduate advising.

Undergraduate biology research symposium at Union South

May 2, 2011

More than 340 undergraduate biology students will present their research at the Introductory Biology Research Symposium on Thursday, May 5, from 5-7 p.m. in Varsity Hall in the new Union South.

Study examines higher education costs, productivity

December 13, 2010

American colleges and universities are becoming less productive in getting students through to graduation, but their productivity can be improved, according to a new study by two University of Wisconsin–Madison education experts.

Owczarek named UW–Madison registrar

December 10, 2010

Scott Owczarek has been named University Registrar at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Joanne Berg announced today (Friday, Dec 10).

Chancellor announces final second-round MIU awards

May 3, 2010

Chancellor Biddy Martin has accepted 15 additional projects to complete the second round of funding for the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates.

More than 500 students to present at Undergraduate Symposium

April 13, 2010

With a larger sampling from the humanities combined with the traditional caliber of scientific research, the 400 or so projects at the 12th annual Undergraduate Symposium have little in common but the gifted students behind them.

All UW–Madison students in Chile safe

February 27, 2010

UW-Madison has confirmed the safety of all of its students studying in Chile in the wake of the massive earthquake. International Academic Programs has a total of 24 students in its program at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile in Santiago (12 UW–Madison undergraduate students; 12 University Michigan students), with three additional students studying elsewhere in Santiago with programs affiliated with the Wisconsin School of Business (1) and the College of Engineering (2).

UW-Madison in top 10 in national study-abroad ranking

November 17, 2009

Record numbers of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are earning some of their academic credit abroad, with a participation rate that far exceeds the national average. What is more, they are increasingly choosing to study in previously non-traditional destinations such as China and India.

Chancellor announces first Madison Initiative awards

November 6, 2009

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates Oversight Committee have identified eight proposals, ranging from an electronic system designed to capture notes of student meetings with advisers to College of Letters & Science faculty lines, to become the first recipients of funding from the innovative program.

Recent sightings: SOAR

July 9, 2009

Incoming first-year student Dillon Dryja (left) talks with Letters and Science Honors academic advisor Leah Pribbenow (right) about registering for his classes during a…

UW-Madison lifts advisory against travel to Mexico

May 26, 2009

Based on the recommendation of the International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has lifted the campus advisory on nonessential travel to Mexico.

Recent sightings: Steel Bridge Team

May 21, 2009

The UW–Madison Steel Bridge Team assembles its bridge entry during a timed practice in the foyer of the Engineering Centers Building on May 13, 2009.

As biology booms, students flock to the lab

May 14, 2009

Since the mid-1990s, UW–Madison has experienced a surge of interest in biology, a phenomenon that has challenged the folks who run UW–Madison's biggest portal to this hot field: Introductory Biology 151 and 152 in the College of Letters and Science.

Fashion design students put on the glitz

May 6, 2009

Madison will get its own version of “Project Runway” at the School of Human Ecology’s student fashion show to be held Saturday, May 9, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive.

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.