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Blank: Responding to Ferguson and Staten Island
The recent grand jury verdicts in Ferguson, Missouri, and in Staten Island have raised questions and concerns among many in the University of Wisconsin–Madison community, as they have nationwide. Read More
Berquam: Campus reflects after Ferguson, Staten Island decisions
Recent grand jury decisions in Ferguson and Staten Island have affected many students here in Madison. No matter what you’re feeling, UW–Madison offers resources to help process what’s going on. Dean of Students Lori Berquam reflects. Read More
UW-Madison Holiday Gift Guide
When shopping for those on your holiday list this year, don’t forget the many amazing gifts UW–Madison has to offer. We’ve compiled a list of some of the products available for the holiday season. Read More
Former governor Doyle to teach at La Follette this spring
Former governor Jim Doyle will teach a spring class on the politics of state policy issues class at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Read More
Study shows possible link between asthma, cardiovascular disease
Asthma that requires daily medication is associated with a significantly higher risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). Read More
UW sleep scientists win $7.7 million grant to study “local” sleep
The mystery of how some parts of some animals’ brains can sleep while they are awake – and whether the phenomenon occurs in humans -- will be studied in depth thanks to a large center grant from the National Institutes of Health. Read More
Ebola in Context: Emergency Response and Global Responsibility
Wednesday October 29, 2014, 7-8:30pm, Great Hall, Memorial Union (4th floor) Read More
Sigma-Aldrich employees partner with SCIENCountErs program
To provide more opportunities for young people to engage in science, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC) and Institute for Chemical Education (ICE) have partnered on a wide range of science outreach programs. The effort was recently bolstered by a new three-year partnership with Sigma-Aldrich, a global life sciences and technology company based out of St. Louis, Missouri, with facilities in Madison and Milwaukee. Read More
Researchers study role of cultural diversity awareness in biomedical mentoring
The nation needs a more diverse biomedical workforce. To help advance that goal, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers will assess whether cultural-diversity training of research mentors makes a positive difference for those they are mentoring in biomedical research. Read More
Ironman to close many campus streets Sunday
The City of Madison is once again hosting the prestigious Ironman Wisconsin competition — the triathlon takes place on Sunday, September 7th, starting with the swimming portion of the competition at 7:00 a.m. in Lake Monona. Read More
Football returns to Camp Randall: Plan ahead
It’s that time of year — Badger Football returns to Camp Randall Stadium! The UW–Madison Police Department is excited about another successful, safe year. Read More
Nelson named UW CIO chief of staff
Don Nelson has been named chief of staff for the Office of Vice Provost for Information Technology and CIO at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Nelson has been the Director of State Relations for the UW for the past six years. - See more at: http://www.doit.wisc.edu/news/nelson-named-uw-cio-chief-staff/#sthash.8567EjlX.dpuf Read More
Crime Alert: Police report sexual assault near 21 N. Park Street
On Friday, August 22 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 21-year old woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger in an alleyway near 21 N. Park Street. Read More
Event to spotlight 25th anniversary of Act 31, American Indian curriculum
Educators and a range of stakeholders from across the state are gathering in Madison on Tuesday, Aug. 19 for an event dedicated to celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wisconsin Act 31. Read More