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Admissions tops regent agenda
A presentation on admissions policies is among items on the next UW System Board of Regents meeting agenda.
Stem cells guided down blood’s developmental pathway
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that undifferentiated human embryonic stem cells can be teased down a developmental pathway to become blood cells.
Freshman class of 2001 is a record-setting group
The incoming freshman class could be the largest and most talented in the 153-year history of the campus.
Housing leaders promote fire prevention
As students return to campus, University Housing officials are emphasizing the need for fire prevention.
Prof studies nuclear safety in deregulated landscape
A study of deregulation's past impact on several safety-critical industries provides valuable insight into the factors affecting safety of deregulated nuclear power plants.
Arboretum center opens Sept. 8
The Arboretum will cut the ribbon to symbolize the official opening of its expanded visitor center on Saturday, Sept. 8
Families working longer in downturn
The national economic slowdown is hitting Wisconsin hard, according to a report released this Labor Day holiday weekend.
Hoofer clubs invite new members
If the outdoors beckons, you'll want to visit the annual Wisconsin Hoofer Club-wide Kickoff, Thursday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. in Great Hall , Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Economic outlook conference examines future
The possibilities of lower interest rates, volatile markets, more layoffs and recession will be addressed by John W. Thompson, president of Thompson, Plumb & Associates, Madison, one of four leading economic advisers who will speak at the 'Economic Outlook: 2002' conference, Friday, Sept. 21, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Students pleased with UW–Madison computing
A UW–Madison survey finds 87 percent of students are satisfied or very satisfied with the computing resources the university provides, a figure that has remained steady for three years.
Filmmaker Tony Buba is fall artist in residence
Noted documentary filmmaker Tony Buba will be the Arts Institute interdisciplinary artist in residence at the UW–Madison this fall.
Institute to host 4 visiting scholars
Four distinguished international scholars, including a former ambassador, will be on campus this fall, guests of the International Institute and several of its member programs.
Expanded Waisman Center supports vital programs
A $25 million expansion of the Waisman Center will support the center's pioneering research, services, and education in human development, developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases.
Study: Alcohol alternatives supported
As college students head back to school, an American Medical Association survey released Wednesday shows binge drinking is among their parents' top concerns: 95 percent say excessive drinking is a serious threat to their children, and 85 percent say easy access to alcohol at colleges contributes to the problem.
Veto message excerpts
Here are excerpts of the governor's veto message that pertain to UW System programs.
Budget funds Madison Initiative
The university will receive much of what it asked for in the state budget for various programs and projects over the next two years.
Children’s Museum to host energy exhibit
The College of Engineering has teamed up with the Madison Children's Museum to present 'Making Electricity without Making Smoke,' an exhibit to help children understand energy and energy sources.
Budget statement/Chancellor John Wiley
Statement by Chancellor John Wiley regarding signing of the 2001-03 budget.
Staff job titles back in campus hands
Campus leaders are asking academic units to decide whether to implement working professorial titles for instructional and research academic staff.