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Federal Appeals Project offers law students hands-on experience
Beginning next fall, a new clinical offering at the University of Wisconsin Law School will provide six law students with in-depth experience in appellate advocacy. Read More
Destination Troy: UW experts in classics, physics, and more will explore the ancient site
Beginning this year, UW scholars will launch a broad, interdisciplinary expedition to the ancient site of Troy and deploy a suite of powerful, new scientific techniques to wring more information from artifacts and the very ground of Troy itself. Read More
Guest column from the chancellor: Online courses will extend the UW–Madison experience to more students
by UW–Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward, guest columnist for the Wisconsin State. Read More
Women in parts of rural America face worsening mortality rates
A new University of Wisconsin–Madison analysis uncovered a startling fact: Women’s mortality rates in almost 43 percent of American counties actually got worse during the 15 years ending in 2006. Read More
Registration open for the 32nd Annual Crazylegs Classic April 27
Plan now to participate in one of the most anticipated springtime events to take place in downtown Madison. The 32nd annual Crazylegs Classic 8K run and 2-mile walk will be held Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. from the Capitol Square in Madison. Read More
From Washington to Obama, a look at the U.S. presidency
Compared to President Barack Obama, George Washington had it rough. No executive staff, no modern dental care, and the preferred method of treatment for a throat infection (which killed the nation’s first president) was removing pints of ‘tainted’ blood from the patient. Read More
Combination pill could be cost effective in preventing heart disease
A single combination pill could reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke in Latin Americans by up to 21 percent at a cost of about $35 per quality adjusted life year gained, according to a study led by a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health research team. Read More
UW Health selected as Accountable Care Organization in Medicare
UW Health has been selected as one of 106 new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Medicare, ensuring as many as 4 million Medicare beneficiaries across the United States now have access to high-quality, coordinated care, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. Read More
Registration open for Cycle for Sight fundraiser
Fight blinding diseases and get some exercise in the middle of Wisconsin winter! You can do both by registering an indoor cycling team for the annual Cycle for Sight Fundraiser. Read More
Three thorns: Badger rally comes up short in Pasadena
Although Stanford didn't score many style points in the 99th Rose Bowl, the Cardinal could celebrate because they didn't let Wisconsin score any points at all after halftime. Wisconsin's 20-14 loss was the third straight in the New Year's Day game. Read More