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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner Visits, Looks at Science and Technology Innovations
Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., named chair in January of the U.S. House Science Committee, will visit UW–Madison on Monday, May 12, for an in-depth look at science and technology innovations. Read More
100 Years (and Counting) of Math Graduates
As many as 250 mathematicians will gather in Madison later this month to help the Department of Mathematics celebrate 100 years of graduate training. Read More
Four-Year Degree Guarantee Now Available — But It’s Not for Everyone
Freshmen students entering UW–Madison in the fall will have a new option -- entering an agreement with the university that will guarantee that they can earn their degree in four years or have the university pay ... Read More
Students, Families, Friends To Celebrate Spring Commencement
White House corespondent Rita Braver, Stein Drugs and Stein Optical founder Martin Stein, and business executive Oscar C. Boldt will speak to 4,000 eligible undergraduate, graduate and professional students celebrating commencement May 16-18. Read More
Six Will Receive Honorary Degrees at Commencement
A former United States secretary of state, an internationally acclaimed artist, a pioneer in retina research, a leader in the study of astronomy, a… Read More
Madison Rated 5th ‘Most Enlightened Town’
Madison has once again been named one of the best places to live in America. Read More
Schools Get A Garden-Variety Education
The children and teachers of Mendota Elementary have embarked on a pilot project in science education that promises a harvest of insight into the process and outcomes of science. Read More
A Fat That Reduces Cancer, Heart Disease and Body Fat?
Conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid found in dairy products and other animal fats, has many beneficial biological effects. Read More
Engineering Students Select Top Teachers
Polygon Engineering Council, the engineering college council of student organizations, announced their annual teaching excellence award winners at a banquet April 27. Read More
School of Education Honors Alumni, Staff
A Madison school administrator will be among those receiving alumni awards from the School of Education on Saturday, May 10. Read More
Two Earn Named Professorships
The UW System Board of Regents approved the appointment of two faculty to named professorships at its April meeting. Read More
Folster and Lundquist selected Librarians of the Year
Mary Folster and Mitch Lundquist have been named the 1997 Librarians of the Year by their peers in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Librarians' Assembly. Read More
Economic Impact Study Demonstrates Value of UW System to State Economy
The first-ever economic impact study of the entire University of Wisconsin System details a dynamic financial and social force affecting every region of the state. Read More
Four Win Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Wisconsin Alumni Association has awarded Distinguished Alumni Awards to Stephen Ambrose '57, Ph.D. '63; David Beckwith '50, LLB '52; Donald Procknow '47; and Linda Wilson Ph.D. '62. Read More
Radano Receives 1997 Guggenheim Fellowship
Ronald M. Radano, professor of music and Afro-American Studies, has received a 1997 Guggenheim Fellowship to study the social formation of black music in America. Read More
Spring Day Features Range of Speakers
TV ratings, gender and communication, and kitty cancer treatments are just a few of the subjects that will come up when the Wisconsin Alumni Association sponsors its 37th annual Spring Day on Campus program May 9 in the Wisconsin Center. Read More
Three Letters and Science Advisors Honored
Expertise and effectiveness have earned two academic staff and a faculty member in the College of Letters and Science 1997 Academic Advising Awards. Read More
Senate To Hear Report on Climate Toward Gays
UW-Madison should establish a gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) studies program and work harder to end discrimination against GLB faculty, staff and students, a new committee report suggests. Read More
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues Report To Be Discussed
A report from the Committee on Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues at UW–Madison will be presented to the public Monday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. Read More
Additional Building Funds Will Not Be Sought From Donors
UW-Madison will not get from the state the remaining $5 million needed for a new pharmacy building, but it will not have to raise the money privately. Read More