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Slide show: Making Memories — Spring 2009 Commencement
Marking the end of their academic journeys, some 5,000 students received their degrees during a series of five commencement ceremonies held May 15-17, 2009 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison advises hygiene awareness during commencement weekend
On the advice of University Health Services, UW–Madison’s commencement ceremonies will go on as they always do, with extra awareness of common-sense health measures. Read More
UHS provides influenza updates for UW-Madison
For the past two weeks, UW–Madison officials have been monitoring the spread of H1N1 influenza. Although the virus has been identified in the state and in Dane County, to date there has not been a lab-confirmed case identified on campus. All UW–Madison operations, including final exams and preparations for commencement, are proceeding on schedule. Read More
UW-Madison cancels early summer Mexico programs
Based on the recommendations of the university’s International Emergency Response Committee, Chancellor Biddy Martin is instructing campus units to cancel student programs in Mexico that are scheduled to depart before June 1. Read More
UW-Madison to create national Alzheimer’s research center
Gov. Jim Doyle announced today (May 4) that the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) has been awarded a multimillion dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Read More
UW-Madison officials monitoring swine flu
UW-Madison officials are actively monitoring reports of swine flu that is affecting Mexico, with additional cases in California and Texas. Read More
New Strategic Framework Available
UW-Madison has just completed a comprehensive process to develop a strategic framework that will guide and focus the university’s efforts during the next few years. Thousands of faculty, staff, students and alumni participated in a 10-year reaccreditation self-study, which laid the foundation for the framework. Titled “For Wisconsin and the World,” the plan includes a vision statement, guiding principles and six strategic priorities. Read More
Ten faculty to receive Distinguished Teaching Awards
Ten University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty will receive this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards. A ceremony and reception are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, in the Lee Lounge at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Read More
Madison Initiative for Undergraduates promises quality, affordability
The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates, a major effort to preserve the quality of a University of Wisconsin–Madison education and improve its affordability, was announced today (March 25) by Chancellor Biddy Martin. Read More
Madison Area Crime Stoppers to receive tips by text message
A new crime-fighting tool is now at the fingertips of area residents. They can now use their cell phones to text tips to Madison Area Crime Stoppers. Read More
Forward under 40 Awards honor outstanding UW–Madison alumni
They range from a leading magazine publisher and engineers at the forefront of innovation to dedicated international volunteers and grassroots leaders, and they're all under age 40. Read More
UW System ties with Harvard for most CEOs among graduates
The University of Wisconsin System tied with Harvard University for educating the most chief executive officers of major companies in 2008, according to one report. Read More
Five questions with Anthony David Adams
Anthony David Adams came to Madison in 2003 to play Ultimate Frisbee and work on a masters degree in Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He was also executive director at United Council of UW Students. He left that job to start his own business in Madison, CreditCovers, which are designer credit card skins that grabbed national media attention. Read More
Art gone buggy
Jennifer Angus, an associate professor of design studies, is featured — with video — in Art City, a blog my the Milauwkee Journal-Sentinel’s art and architecture critic. Read More