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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.
Wisconsin goes high tech with weather for farmers
Farmers across the state can visit an Internet site to check on the corn borer situation, see if potato late blight is a problem, or find out if they should flood their cranberry bogs.
Kemnitz to lead Regional Primate Research Center
Joseph W. Kemnitz, a Medical School professor and an authority on the physiology of aging, has been named director of the Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center.
Lung cancer drug study underway at cancer center
A study to assess the safety and effectiveness of squalamine, a new drug designed to treat the most common form of lung cancer, is underway at the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Director of agricultural research stations retires
For the past five years, Dale Schlough has been in charge of most of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. That's if you go by acreage.
Straub to head agricultural research stations
Richard J. Straub, chairman of the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, has been named the new director of the College's Agricultural Research Stations.
Study looks to nuclear energy as micro-scale fuel
A trio of UW–Madison engineers have a new scale in mind for nuclear energy: Rather than huge plants powering entire cities, they envision tiny batteries turning a single microscopic gear.
Author to share Arctic experiences with new students
Author and explorer Alvah Simon will share lessons he learned while trapped in the Arctic at a presentation Wednesday, Sept. 1, to new UW–Madison freshmen at the 1999 Chancellor's Convocation.