Category State & Global

UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Poverty Report shows anti-poverty programs worked

May 4, 2011

The third Wisconsin Poverty Report released today (Wednesday, May 4), shows that expanded tax credits and food assistance programs helped shield the state's poorest residents from the worst effects of the recession.

Lubar Institute develops interfaith performance program for teens

May 2, 2011

"What is a courageous act?"

International students invited to graduation celebration

April 22, 2011

On Monday, April 25, the Wisconsin Alumni Association will honor graduating international students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with an award ceremony and reception.

UW-Madison welcomes gift of celebrated Taiwanese feature films

April 21, 2011

A unique collection of 30 celebrated feature films by various studios in Taiwan donated to the University of Wisconsin–Madison will enable scholars, film aficionados and general audiences to explore the richly layered history and daily lives of people in Taiwan.

China’s champions welcomed to UW–Madison

April 14, 2011

Faculty, staff and members of Madison’s Chinese community joined Chancellor Biddy Martin at Olin House to welcome 15 world-class Chinese athletes, including one coach, to the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Campus hosts Hmong Parents Day on Saturday

April 8, 2011

In response to a study indicating Hmong families’ commitment to but disconnect from the college experience, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will host the first…

Campus visitors celebrate Brazil throughout April

April 8, 2011

Campus partners including the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Brazil Initiative - an interdisciplinary initiative created in recognition of the growing global economic and political importance of South America's largest country - will host a series of events throughout April to commemorate Brazil Month.

Peace Corps director Aaron S. Williams discusses corps’ mission, future

April 8, 2011

UW-Madison engineers help Resilient Technologies reinvent the wheel

April 6, 2011

In military combat, vehicle tires are critical, as blown tires can mean troops are stranded in dangerous situations. Wausau, Wis.-based Resilient Technologies is working on a non-pneumatic tire with a honeycomb-like design, which can't be shot out and could save lives.

Chinese Champions arrive at UW–Madison

April 1, 2011

The 16 athletes of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Chinese Champions Program stepped off of a chartered bus into a swarm of excited fans -- including Bucky Badger himself.

Chinese athletes welcomed at Armory and Gymnasium

March 31, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning a welcome ceremony for a group of 16 elite Chinese athletes arriving in Madison this evening (March 31) for a nine-month exchange.

UW-Madison’s economic impact statewide hits $12.4 billion

March 30, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's profound impact on Wisconsin's economy, one that totals $12.4 billion annually, is detailed in a new report that underscores the importance of the university to the state's economic well being.

Chinese Champions Program: Meet the athletes

March 30, 2011

Building on the success of last year's inaugural cohort, a second group of elite Chinese student-athletes will arrive at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday, March 31, as part of the Chinese Champions Program.

UW-Madison welcomes new group of China’s champions

March 30, 2011

Sixteen accomplished Chinese student-athletes, including one coach, will spend nearly nine months living and studying at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Slide show: Taste of Japan Benefit

March 25, 2011

New software will help Wisconsin communities redraw their electoral maps

March 21, 2011

With a few quick, deft movements of mouse and keyboard, Jim Beaudoin reorganized voting in Columbia County.

International Academic Programs suspends Japan programs

March 17, 2011

Due to changing and uncertain conditions in Japan, International Academic Programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has suspended its study abroad programs through spring semester…

Expert available on nuclear power, safety

March 14, 2011

Michael Corradini, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of engineering physics, is an expert on nuclear power and nuclear safety. He can discuss aspects of nuclear power and reactor safety as they relate to the events at the Fukushima power plant in Japan.

Update: UW–Madison supporting Japan study abroad students

March 11, 2011

In the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami, UW–Madison has confirmed the safety of all of its students studying in Japan.

UW-Madison experts available to media to discuss Japan quake, tsunami

March 11, 2011

Hundreds are confirmed dead and thousands without shelter or power after an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude, and resulting tsunami, near the Japanese island of Honshu.