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Crazylegs, with a sprinkling of snowflakes
The snow didn't dampen spirits at the 38th annual Crazyleg Classic, as more than 10,000 people participated in the 8k run, wheelchair and 2-mile walk event on Saturday, April 27.
University statement on graduate student protest
This afternoon, university administrators invited graduate student leaders to Bascom Hall for a discussion about graduate student compensation and policies. At approximately 2:20 p.m., the…
UW astrophysicists simulate the sounds of stars to reveal their secrets
“A cello sounds like a cello because of its size and shape,” says Jacqueline Goldstein, a graduate student in the astronomy department. “The vibrations of stars also depend on their size and structure.”
UniverCity, Green County celebrate year of community building
UW-Madison's UniverCity Year has developed nearly 50 projects with Green County, ranging from rural internet affordability and renewable energy plans to improved community health and public spaces.
Orthopedic injury therapy in rodents may soon be headed to the clinic
The research team is now working to obtain FDA approval for a first human clinical trial to treat devastating injuries in musculoskeletal tissues.
Third round of cluster hires announced
Cluster hires foster collaborative research, education and outreach by creating new interdisciplinary areas of knowledge that cross the boundaries of existing academic departments.
Four UW–Madison student teams among final round “Smart Cities-Smart Futures” winners
The competition promotes innovative ideas to enhance quality of life, improve working environments, expand transportation networks and living spaces, inspire creative city planning and promote sustainable energy solutions in Wisconsin.
New UW–Madison project to support Wisconsin hemp growers
CALS and Extension leaders partnered together to fund a one-year research and outreach project at four trial sites to support the growing number of industrial hemp growers.
Event celebrates UW–Madison’s more than 1,200 experts
Chicken wings. Left-handed day. Yodeling. Whether it’s commenting on today’s politics or something a bit more obscure, University Communications can get some pretty…
Commencement spotlight: ‘Exceptional’ grad to enter Air Force Nurse Corps as one of its youngest members
On May 11, Delora Prange will graduate from UW–Madison with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. A few weeks later, at age 21, she is expected to become one of the youngest members of the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps.
Get Social: Terrace opens in a sunburst of chairs
The terrace opening on April 18 was greeted with glee, both in person and in social media. For the UW community, this marks the real end of winter, and the start of warm, sunny days by the lake.
Wisconsin Idea fellowships awarded to nine student teams
The projects, which are all rooted in the concept of addressing needs identified by community partners, range in topic from food insecurity, the disparity in education, addressing ecosystem issues and more.
UW–Madison student receives Udall Scholarship to further environmental work
Her goal, she says, is to create egalitarian learning opportunities and learning spaces so that all children have access to environmental education and the outdoors.
Desire paths: the unofficial footpaths that frustrate, captivate campus planners
Follow the sidewalk and you use the environment as the planners and designers intended. Cut through a plot of grass and you form what architects, design theorists, artists, philosophers and writers call a “desire path." Read on to learn about why these paths exist, what they can teach us, and why it's so hard to get rid of them.
Chair to honor civil rights trailblazer James E. Jones Jr.
“Professor Jones was a towering figure here at the Law School. The chair bearing his name will continue his memory and legacy here forever,” says Law School Dean Margaret Raymond.
New data on UW–Madison graduates support value of college degree
The project, in collaboration with the Census Bureau, looks at the median earnings of grads — by area of study and degree level — one, five and 10 years after graduating.
UW Changes Lives: School of Veterinary Medicine has big impact in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine has trained more than 50 percent of the veterinarians practicing in the state of Wisconsin, with more than 1,200 spread all over the state.
Research by team of grad students cited in Mueller Report
When news stories started coming out about Twitter accounts from Russia pretending to be American citizens during the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections, some UW–Madison graduate students undertook research to see how U.S. media handled those tweets.
Professor will study digital political ads with Carnegie Fellowship
Young Mie Kim, a professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has been named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York for her research on how targeted ads influence elections.
New marching band director to take the baton
“Corey Pompey is the clear choice,” said Susan Cook, director of the School of Music. “He has a deep musicianship along with an enthusiasm and energy on the podium that was infectious; he really connected with the students.”