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Entrepreneurship becoming acceptable, even fashionable, in Wisconsin

June 3, 2008

With the sixth annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference set for June 9-10 in Milwaukee, there are increasing signs the state is becoming a place where entrepreneurs can survive — and even flourish.

Curiosities: Are there years when dandelions are more plentiful?

May 27, 2008

Mark Renz, Extension weed scientist at UW–Madison’s Department of Agronomy, says that varying environmental conditions ensure that virtually all plants, including dandelions,…

Alumna to ‘mix it up’ on the Food Network

May 15, 2008

Mary Nolan, a 2004 graduate in journalism, will star in the Food Network’s Chic & Easy, a cooking show that focuses on creating elegant dishes that are accessible and simple to make. The show debuts Sunday, May 18.

Notable graduates: David Blodgett — Concrete accomplishments on the water

May 13, 2008

When competitors from other schools hear about David Blodgett of UW–Madison's Concrete Canoe team, they generally have the response: "That's not fair."