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Wisconsin poverty rate fell overall and for children, but rose for elderly
The statewide overall poverty rate using the Wisconsin Poverty Measure dropped from 10.8 percent in 2016 to 10.2 percent in 2017, a significant drop, but still above the 2015 rate of 9.7 percent, according to UW–Madison researchers.
UW–Madison heritage marker honors Ho-Chunk, recognizes land as ancestral home
Ho-Chunk President Wilfrid Cleveland's hope is that the plaque will "be a spark ... to learn about the Ho-Chunk people and the sacredness we hold for this land.”
Young African leaders arrive in Madison for 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship
The University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed 25 Mandela Washington Fellows from Africa to campus Wednesday. In addition to attending a professional and academic institute here, they will take a deep dive into Wisconsin culture.
Message from Chief Roman on ICE activity
In response to questions and concerns about increased immigration enforcement activity, Chief Roman shares information about campus and UWPD policies.
UW Shelter Medicine assists with cases of influenza in shelter dogs
Nine dogs in two Oakland, California, animal shelters have tested positive for canine influenza. The UW School of Veterinary Medicine is working closely with the shelters to manage the cases and implement precautionary measures.
From Helsinki to Minneapolis to Madison, scientist gives back in Madagascar
The former researcher at UW–Madison is returning to become his native country's only theoretical biologist. He uses mathematics to understand ecological problems, such as the deforestation in Madagascar.
Cellphones causing horns on millennials? Not so fast
Anthropology Professor John Hawks says the research just doesn't back up the claim behind the viral story: that a higher proportion of young men are growing horns, apparently because of cell phone use.
Starting June 27, free summer course will build STEM teaching skills
In the learning community, participants will draw on their experiences from a variety of disciplines to apply the course ideas and tackle common teaching challenges.
View from on high: UW–Madison houses Wisconsin aerial photos
Geography Department's many aerial photos vividly show Wisconsin's changing landscape since 1937.
Heat kills invasive jumping worm cocoons, could help limit spread
New research is good news for ecologists and horticulturalists who are working to slow or stop the spread of the worms. But little remains known about the life cycle of these damaging invaders or how to stop them.
Student to student: The best things to do on the water in Madison
While Wisconsin is known for its long winters, we have now arrived at summer, and the heat is here. Cool off by spending a day — or several — on and in one of Madison's many lakes.
Get Social: #UWSummer shines on
We've reached the eight-week summer session of UW–Madison's summer term, and it's clear the season is being enjoyed by all the social posts about everyone's #UWSummer.
Campus under construction this summer
An abundance of cranes and construction sites are reshaping parts of campus this summer, as part of a building boom.
Record-low fertility rates linked to decline in stable manufacturing jobs
New UW–Madison research identifies a link between the long-term decline in manufacturing jobs — accelerated during the Great Recession — and reduced fertility rates.
Old Watrous mosaic looks as good as new — meaning more like it did in 1963
Cricket Harbeck, who restored Bascom Hill's Lincoln statue, returned to campus in May for another project: cleaning up “Man—Creator of Order and Disorder,” a mosaic by James Watrous.
UW-Madison teaming up with Second Harvest to fight hunger
Helpful Harvest is a three-month pilot program that allows people to choose from available food options online.
New resources support employee engagement and inclusion at UW–Madison
The Employee Engagement, Inclusion and Diversity (EID) initiative led by the vice chancellor for finance and administration has recently taken a major step forward with the release of new EID principles.
UW–Madison twins to appear on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Identical twins Marquez and Nathan Green will be appearing together on the NBC television show. “Do I want to beat him? Of course — badly,” Nathan says. “But if I can’t win, I’d want him to.”
UW–Madison celebrates 40-year relationship with Nanjing University
In 1979, Chancellor Irving Shain led one of the first university delegations to China of the post-Mao era. Forty years later, another UW chancellor, Rebecca Blank, traveled to Nanjing University to mark the anniversary.
Higher Learning Commission reaffirms UW–Madison’s accreditation
“Accreditation is incredibly important in assuring our students, their families and Wisconsin taxpayers that we are providing the best possible environment for academic success,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.