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Art department hosts visiting artists, critics
Artists famous for morphing boundaries between media and people will be special guests this fall at the Department of Art. Read More
New DNA mapping tool may accelerate human genome work
A new technology that maps an organism's entire genome from single DNA molecules could ratchet up the race to decipher complex genomes, from food crops to human beings. Read More
New hires strengthening genetics research
The effort to assemble a nationally prominent genomics research center at the university is gaining momentum. The new Genome Center of Wisconsin has hired two big-name faculty in the genomics field, and recruitment is in progress for three more positions. Read More
Business ethicist’s ledger tallies life decisions
Though the outcome of unethical decisions can be macro, a la Texaco, they have an exceedingly micro origin: the hearts and minds of individuals. And that's where Laura Hartman and her eight-week MBA module on business ethics fit in. Read More
Students tie for second in capstone awards
Teams of forestry students from UW–Madison and Iowa State University tied for second place in the third annual Upper Midwest Capstone Report Award Competition. Read More
Issues coordinator named for LGBT student services
Sara Hinkel has been named lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender issues coordinator at UW–Madison. Read More
Physics team studies atomic life at ‘absolute zero’
With a lab full of lasers to corral and chill atoms, physicist Thad Walker is plunging into the frigid domain of "absolute zero." It's not just cold there. It's weird. Read More
Real estate scholar named at business school
Rod Matthews, a senior lecturer at the School of Business, has been named the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association Distinguished Scholar for his innovations in and out of the classroom. Read More
Continuing Studies Division partners with libraries and bookstore
For more than five years Jim McManamy and Ileana Rodriguez have gone to the library every Monday night. They don't go to read, check out a video, or do research on the Internet, but to tell a story of their own: how adults in the Madison area can continue their education. Read More
Law School sponsors community service day Aug. 31
The Law School is sponsoring its first community service day for first-year law students Tuesday, Aug. 31. Approximately 300 students will fan out in groups of 25 to 12 locations in Dane County to paint, clean, prepare food, rehab wheelchairs and sort clothing, among other volunteer activities. Read More
Instructional technology grants available
A new grant called Web Works is available to UW–Madison faculty and instructional staff who wish to incorporate instructional technology more fully into their curriculum. Read More
Accreditation evaluation praises educational successes, urges more funding
The university has substantially enhanced undergraduate education in the past decade, but a lack of state funding is jeopardizing the institution's long-term future, according to an independent review of the university. Read More
Despite rulings, faculty and staff should heed copyrights
Faculty and staff should continue to follow existing standards for using copyrighted and patented information, despite recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings, a UW–Madison attorney says. Read More
Vertical wind shear field over the Atlantic
An example of the vertical wind shear field over the Atlantic including tropical cyclones Floyd and Gert (red icons). Wind shear has… Read More
Image from the Wavetrak product over the Atlantic
An image from the Wavetrak product over the Atlantic, showing a satellite mosaic of infrared imagery and winds tracked from successive images. Read More
A multi-channel satellite image composite of Hurricane Floyd
A multi-channel satellite image composite of Hurricane Floyd. Read More
Nominations sought for dean of students
The search to hire a new dean of students at the university is progressing. The 15-member search and screen committee formed this summer by Chancellor David Ward is accepting applications and nominations for the position until Friday, Oct. 1. Read More
Student computer ownership increases
A survey of UW–Madison students finds a substantial increase in computer ownership, especially among undergraduates. Read More
New program engineers better health
Biomedical engineering, a new department in the College of Engineering beginning this fall, might be the university's most diverse department. Read More