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Accounting students make finals of tax competition
A team of accounting students from the School of Business has made the national finals of the PricewaterhouseCoopers xTAX competition. Only five teams out of 165 reached the finals. The xTAX (short for extreme tax) competition is designed to foster interest among students in tax issues and provide exposure to a "real-world" tax case.
Rittenberg to lead national effort on quality of financial reporting
Accounting Professor Larry Rittenberg has been named chair of a key national organization working to improve the quality of financial reporting.
Native American veteran documentary receives support
A PBS documentary about Native American veterans is one step closer to your television screen, thanks to a $75,000 production grant to a UW–Madison communications professor and filmmaker from Native American Public Telecommunications.
Study: Sleep duration affects appetite, body size
Lacking sleep and feeling hungry? Medical School researchers and their colleagues have found a very plausible explanation.
Wisconsin smokers try to quit the hard way
A new report on "How Wisconsin Smokers Quit" shows that nearly one-half of Wisconsin smokers tried to quit smoking last year. Close to eight out of 10 tried to quit "cold turkey" (without medication or counseling), and 90 percent relapsed within three months. Although new methods for quitting double or triple their chances for success, most Wisconsin smokers still are trying to quit the hard way.
UW-Madison gift sales benefit programs
Simplify your holiday shopping this year by selecting gifts from UW–Madison. From music and books to Badger attire and memberships, you'll find something for everyone on your list. Proceeds from sales of the gift ideas listed here benefit university academic, social and outreach programs.
Biotechnology training grant is renewed
A National Institutes of Health grant that promotes graduate training in biotechnology has been renewed for an additional five years, according to bacteriologist Timothy Donohue, who directs the program.
Lands’ End funds scholars award
Lands' End is the first corporate sponsor of the UW E-Business Institute Scholars Program. This new program will provide financial support for students to research strategic e-business challenges and questions that are important to corporate sponsors and the Institute.
New technology predicts energy use, performance
Professional athletes, including cyclists and distance runners, will soon have a powerful new tool to predict energy expenditure and performance over a race, thanks to a unique collaboration between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Saris Cycling Group of Madison.
Arlington Dairy Day to showcase new UW research
The eighth annual Arlington Dairy Day will be held at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station Dec. 8 to provide an opportunity for dairy farmers and others interested in dairy to learn how University of Wisconsin-Madiosn research can help them increase profitability and improve cow health.
Horticulturist goes in search of a sweeter onion
The future looks rosy for the pungent bulb, says Michael Havey of the Department of Horticulture.
Japan trip underscores role and value of UW–Madison
The trade mission of Governor Jim Doyle and Wisconsin businesses to Japan has ended, and the verdict is mission accomplished. From September 25 to October 1, a team of 27 university and corporate representatives visited Japan to network with and tour Japanese industry, discussing expansion of biotech and manufacturing markets between Wisconsin and Japan.