Campus news Latest News
UW study: Major surgery is associated with minor cognitive decline
The decline was akin to about five months of aging, according to research led by Dr. Robert Sanders, assistant professor of anesthesiology, and conducted by Dr. Bryan Krause, assistant scientist in anesthesiology.
Get Social: A glance at the best of this #UWSummer
In this week's Get Social, a look at some of the best, most popular posts of this #UWSummer.
#UWSummer: New learning experiences, all over the world
Students spent the summer doing water research on Lake Mendota, climbing towers in northern Wisconsin, walking the halls of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., or even teaching in a village in Africa. Take a look at a few:
Earth’s last magnetic field reversal took far longer than once thought
A reversing field might significantly affect navigation and satellite and terrestrial communication, but the study suggests that society would have generations to adapt to a lengthy period of magnetic instability.
Vallabh Sambamurthy begins WSB deanship with eye toward opportunity
Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy is no stranger to the Big Ten, having been a student or faculty member at Minnesota, Maryland and Michigan State. This month, he flips the “M” to a “W” as the next Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business at UW–Madison.
Jim Martin made his mark in sports and law as player, coach, judge
Martin was an assistant coach for the UW football team from 1970 to 1974 and a student at UW Law School from 1974 to 1976. He went on to serve as a Madison city attorney and later as a respected jurist and strong advocate for equal justice.
Witte Residence Hall renovations focused on benefiting students
Originated as a part of a student capstone project, this major renovation to the 55-year-old residence hall is centered around the students that will inhabit it.
Badgers return for Multicultural Summer Picnic
More than 200 Badgers of color and their families joined the Wisconsin Alumni Association August 3 for the inaugural Multicultural Summer Picnic.
Equine encephalitis detection highlights need to protect horses, people
Although it is quite rare, Eastern equine encephalitis can cause fatal infections and a broad range of serious neurological symptoms. It is transmitted mostly by mosquitoes.
UW-Madison rises in 2019 world university rankings
The Center for World University Rankings uses seven indicators to rank the world’s universities without relying on surveys and university data submissions.
Lessons of conventional imaging let scientists see around corners
Scientists from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Universidad de Zaragoza in Spain, drawing on the lessons of classical optics, have shown that it is possible to image complex hidden scenes using a projected “virtual camera” to see around barriers.
Bike share aims to serve, enhance health in Wisconsin Rapids
“People tend to think that bike shares can exist only in bigger cities. Wisconsin Rapids is not that big, but we strive to blend small-town charm with big-city amenities.”
State of the (campus) art
The Campus Art Exchange makes art formerly banished to storage available for public display in UW–Madison buildings. Artwork must be hung in public spaces such as hallways, common areas, conference rooms or other gathering spaces — not private offices.
Fear of more dangerous second Zika, dengue infections unfounded in monkeys
As outbreaks on Pacific islands and in the Americas in recent years made Zika virus a pressing public health concern, the Zika virus’s close similarity to dengue presented the possibility that one infection may exacerbate the other.
Cora Marrett to lead fall Wisconsin Idea course, public lecture series
The distinguished sociologist and alumna will lead the fourth offering of the course, which is designed for undergraduate students and also open to the public.
Family Fun Day for football
Fans got to meet their favorite Badger players Wednesday evening at Camp Randall Stadium, at the annual Wisconsin Football Family Fun Day. Fans young and old got to meet the team and head coach Paul Chryst for autographs and photos.
Institute For Research On Poverty expands its health policy research
This expanded partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services will include a robust scope of data sharing, research, and evaluation activities supporting the state’s Medicaid program, which includes BadgerCare, SeniorCare, and other public health insurance programs.
Additional excavation expected on Bascom Hill
The Bascom Hill/Lathrop Drive Utility project continues to make progress. Additional barriers and fencing will be erected to cordon the work site. This will cause detours and closures to some sidewalks, roads, and parking lots.
GetSocial: #FallSemester is coming…
As students make their way back to campus, Get Social takes a look at how these #Badgers are getting ready for the coming semester. Of course, some students are still enjoying their summer far from campus.
First Wave alumna awarded major graduate fellowship
Mackenzie Berry is the recipient of a $20,000 Marcus L. Urann Fellowship from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. She is one of only six recipients nationwide this year to receive the fellowship.