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Cancer researchers study “scrambler therapy” for pain relief
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center researchers are testing an innovative pain therapy system for patients with nerve pain following chemotherapy, a condition called painful chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy.
Wisconsin poverty measure informs anti-poverty conference
A researcher with the Wisconsin Poverty Project at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) is sharing project findings at an upcoming antipoverty summit.
Patz discusses environmental health with Dalai Lama, Prime Minister of Bhutan
For professor Jonathan Patz, who directs the UW–Madison Global Health Institute and holds an appointment in the Nelson Institute, conversations around environmental ethics are an everyday occurrence. It's not every day, however, that he can discuss these issues with the Dalai Lama.
Slide show: Northwoods partners
The complex interplay between the earth's climate on global and local levels drives UW–Madison atmospheric and oceanic sciences professor Ankur Desai's research. In September, students from the soils and waters course at the College of the Menominee Nation in Keshena, Wis., joined Desai's team to get a look at the high-tech methods researchers use to monitor carbon flux — the movement of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in and out of plants, water and soil.
Moynihan examines Hurricane Katrina, red tape
How an agency’s culture affects the actions the agency takes is illuminated in new research from public affairs scholar Donald Moynihan on the federal response to Hurricane Katrina.
You did it! Bucky Challenge earns nearly $20,000 for scholarships
UW–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Association have a message for the campus community of social media users: You have accomplished something historic.
Interim Chancellor Ward’s appointment extended
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly announced today that he is extending UW–Madison Chancellor David Ward’s interim appointment to two years.
Chinese Champions visit state cranberry and ginseng growers
A group of world-class Chinese athletes accustomed to competing on the international stage got a close look at two international stars of Wisconsin agriculture—cranberries and ginseng. The student-athletes in the Chinese Champions Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison traveled north to broaden their perspective on their host state.
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.
UW-Madison School of Nursing program wins national award
A UW–Madison School of Nursing program that identifies academically talented undergraduate nursing students for immediate admission to the nursing PhD program in order to provide seamless progression and preparation for a career in research has been recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award.
Camp Randall FanCam appears at Nebraska game
More than 80,000 Badger football fans will have a chance to prove they were present when Wisconsin takes on Nebraska this Saturday, Oct. 1 in the first of many Big Ten rivalry matchups, by participating in the “Camp Randall FanCam.”
Extended hours planned for Badgerville for Saturday’s Nebraska game
To celebrate the start of the Big Ten season, Badgerville, the official tailgate party of Wisconsin Athletics will open at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, prior to the UW vs. Nebraska game which starts at 7 p.m.
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.
Alarm test to close Memorial Library on Sept. 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Testing on fire alarms will close the Memorial Library on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.