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Wisconsin lands federal transportation research center
Wisconsin is behind the wheel of a multi-million dollar Midwest transportation research center, thanks to an innovative partnership forged between UW–Madison engineers and state officials.
Kettl urges reforms for U.S. energy department
The U.S. Department of Energy is "hamstrung by the accumulation of 50 years of organizational structures" that have been focused on "a very different time and a fundamentally different mission," according to testimony by a UW political science professor.
New study examines scope of partner violence
A new study of violence between intimate partners by two UW–Madison psychologists reveals a problem of disturbing scope, with as many as one third of respondents reporting being either victims or perpetrators of physical abuse.
Ackerman to lead weather satellite science group
Professor Steven A. Ackerman has been named director of the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies at UW–Madison.
Observatory Drive closes July 14-19
Observatory Drive between Liz Waters and the top of Bascom Hill will be closed starting Wednesday, July 14, for patching and final resurfacing, concluding last year's water utility project.
Interim director named for Equity and Diversity Resources
Luis A. Pi–ero, associate director of the Equity and Diversity Resource Center at UW–Madison, has been named the center's interim director.
Two humanities grants go to UW–Madison
Two UW–Madison projects, both dealing with African art and culture, have won grants from the Wisconsin Humanities Council.
UW Hospital and Clinics ranked high by U.S. News
UW Hospital and Clinics ranks among the top two percent of the nation's major medical centers in ten medical specialties, according to the tenth edition of U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" guide.
Ad regulators ignore deceptive spots, professor charges
A UW–Madison advertising expert charges advertising regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission, with dereliction of duty in identifying and prosecuting deceptive advertising claims.
Malawi bus-train crash survivors return
Ten university study tour participants returned to Madison today (Thursday, July 8) from South Africa after their 14-member group was involved in a minibus-train crash Sunday in Malawi.
Bluebirds and birdies coexist at UW golf course
With some forethought and routine maintenance, bluebirds and birdies can find common ground on Wisconsin's golf courses. The proof is nesting on a "bluebird trail" at UW–Madison's University Ridge golf course.
Tour members recovering after African bus-train crash
Two UW–Madison students were discharged and three other study tour participants were reported in good condition Tuesday, July 6, at a South Africa hospital after their 14-member group was involved in a minibus-train crash Sunday in Malawi.
Details on Malawi study tour participants
One UW–Madison student was killed and several others were injured in a bus-train crash yesterday in southern Malawi, Africa, UW officials have announce
UW-Madmail delivers new e-mail option for campus
The Division of Information Technology announces the release of UW-MadMail to campus on July 1. UW-MadMail is a new server-based e-mail system, unique because it provides e-mail storage on a dedicated server and backup of e-mail.
Madison to host ‘Woodstock of sailing’
More than 150 watercraft are expected to compete on Lake Mendota July 9-11 in the Inland Lakes Yachting Associations E-Scow Invitational.
Vehicle crash in Malawi kills UW student, injures others
One UW–Madison student was killed and several others were injured in a bus-train crash today in southern Malawi, Africa, UW officials have announced.
Osteoporosis study: Rural Wisconsin women don’t take enough calcium
Less than forty percent of rural Wisconsin women participating in a pilot study of osteoporosis risk reported taking the recommended amount of calcium, according to preliminary findings from a unique research project.
Truman Lowe receives Native American art fellowship
Truman Lowe, professor of art, is among the first five artists nationwide to receive an Eiteljorg Fellowship for Native American Fine Art.
Blood drive planned at Union South July 15
Local American Red Cross officials are urging campus-area workers and residents to help shore up dwindling blood supplies. The next campus blood drive is scheduled Thursday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Union South.
Declaration of Independence documentary to feature UW prof
'The Declaration of Independence,' to debut Saturday, July 3, at 7 p.m. on the History Channel, will feature Professor of Communication Arts Stephen Lucas.