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Battleground state poll shows Sanders leading in Democratic primary, tight general election matchups
New surveys in three key battleground states show Sen. Bernie Sanders with sizable leads in the Michigan and Wisconsin Democratic primaries, but a closer contest among Democrats in Pennsylvania.
UW-Madison’s Brian Burt to be inducted into Martin Luther King Jr. Collegium of Scholars
Burt's current research falls into two strands: understanding team-based science and exploring the experiences of underrepresented graduate students of color in engineering. Through his research, Burt seeks to provide new ways to understand science participation and the experiences that might promote or turn students away from science pathways.
UW–Madison scientists part of $12.8 million effort to improve cranberries and blueberries
Ultimately, enhanced DNA tools will allow breeders to select the qualities they want in the berries and more quickly incorporate them into new cultivars.
UW–Madison names Kindle to lead enrollment management
Derek Kindle, director of the Office of Student Financial Aid since 2016, will become vice provost for enrollment management. He has more than 18 years of experience in higher education and is active in national organizations.
Baldwin, nominated by UW–Madison and Marquette, wins ‘Champion of Science’ award
The award honors members of Congress whose actions and votes consistently reflect their commitment to fundamental science through funding investment for federal research agencies.
13 Demands: The 1969 Black Student Strike
In February 1969, black students at UW–Madison, propelled by longstanding grievances and fresh flash points, called for a campus-wide student strike until administrators agreed to 13 demands.
WATCH: ’69 strike leader to speak at spring commencement
John Felder, a leader of the 1969 Black Student Strike, will be the alumni speaker at UW's 2020 spring commencement.
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Novelist James Patterson to give commencement keynote; John Felder will be alumni speaker
Author James Patterson will give the spring commencement keynote address; joining him on stage will be alumni speaker John Felder, an organizer of the Black Student Strike of 1969.
New engineering professor outsmarted doubters, and Twitter loves it
Steffi Diem's viral tweet has been liked by nearly 50,000 people and retweeted more than 2,000 times, and hundreds are sharing their own stories of succeeding despite the doubts of others — and themselves.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin wins ‘Champion of Science’ award with nomination from UW–Madison, Marquette
The award honors members of Congress whose actions and votes consistently reflect their commitment to fundamental science through funding investment for federal research agencies.
UW–Madison shares support for the Hmong community
UW–Madison is expressing support and sharing resources for Hmong community members following news reports that the federal government has opened negotiations that would allow the U.S. to deport certain Hmong residents to Laos.
You’re invited to an ATP status update Feb. 26
The Administrative Transformation Program's purpose is to upgrade and modernize financial and human resources processes that support an increasingly complex teaching and research environment.
Dean review underway for School of Education’s Diana Hess
Every five years, academic deans and directors undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance in such areas as external relations and resource management. This year, a review is underway for School of Education Dean Diana Hess.
Interstellar biological experiments could aid human space travel
The astronauts on the ISS will perform a series of simple experiments to test the effects of space conditions on the microbes, such as microgravity and radiation, and on their interactions.
A snowball’s chance
Hundreds of students engaged in “Battle for Bottom of Bascom," an epic snowball fight held on the lower half of Bascom Hill on Feb. 15. The spirited annual battle pits members of the Lakeshore and Southeast residence halls. The Lakeshore team once again claimed victory.
New Faculty Focus: Marwa Shalaby
"Throughout my career I have been keen to bring attention – by means of my research – to the obstacles facing women in the MENA region and possible solutions to rectify such inequalities."
New Faculty Focus: Sijia Yang
Yang studies what makes persuasive messaging work in today’s digital media environment, and he would like to harness this growing body of knowledge to promote health especially in the areas of tobacco control and substance abuse.
UW study designs novel approach for better understanding teens and technology
Researchers at UW have designed a scale, The Adolescents’ Digital Technology Interactions and Importance, that measures the importance of social media interactions. This novel approach proposes…
Black History Month: For Mabel Watson Raimey, perseverance was the only option
Raimey is believed to have been the first African-American woman to graduate from UW–Madison. And that is just the beginning of her story.