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Retirement doesn’t end Warren Porter’s 50-plus years of research in zoology – it accelerates it
In his 50 years as a professor in UW’s Integrative Biology (formerly Zoology) department, he has helped lay the foundations of a pioneering new field in ecology, obtained nearly $10 million in funding for research, and contributed to more than 200 publications. But retirement won't end Warren Porter's research – it will accelerate it.
Student-led On Wisconsin Powwow brings ‘the spirit of home straight to campus’
Everyone is welcome to attend this free event April 6 and 7 that will feature cultural education, dancing, food, crafts and drums. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the Grand Entries taking place at 1 p.m. each day.
UW Changes Lives: Let your phone do the farming
UW-Madison have developed agricultural apps that record and process data in the barn or on the tractor. The apps help farmers make diagnoses and decisions on the fly.
Science journalist Mandavilli is UW–Madison writer in residence
Apoorva Mandavilli, founding editor of an autism news site will be on campus visiting classes, working with students, faculty and staff, and getting reacquainted with UW–Madison, which is also her alma mater.
University Staff Award recipients announced
Eight members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community have been selected by the University Staff Awards Selection Committee to receive the 2019 University Staff Recognition Award. They were recognized for their achievement at an event March 29.
UW volunteers help raise millions for charity
Partners in Giving, the State, University and UW Health Employees’ Combined Campaign of Dane County, donated $2.42 million to 520 local, state, national and international charities and their parent umbrella groups.
Science Expeditions invites public to campus April 5–7
Dive underwater to explore Wisconsin’s forgotten mines. Peer up at the heavens and survey the night sky. Or discover the life and legacy of Wisconsin’s famed naturalist, Aldo Leopold. Or pick all three. It’s your choice how to kick off this year’s Science Expeditions.
New campus collaboration aims to improve support for aspiring Badger entrepreneurs
Identifying and supporting the growing population of problem solvers with an entrepreneurial mindset on campus is one of the key goals of UW–Madison’s new Innovate Network.
Walters named chief human resources officer
Walters, who will start his new role immediately, says he looks forward to continuing to build and maintain human resources programs that support the success of UW–Madison faculty and staff.
Clery official Jaimee Gilford will lead Office of Compliance
Duties of the position include supervising university compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, the Wisconsin Public Records Law and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
School of Veterinary Medicine assists Wisconsin animal shelters with canine brucellosis response
Two dogs recently transported from overseas to animal shelters and rescue groups in Wisconsin have tested positive for canine brucellosis. The UW–Madison Shelter Medicine Program is advising the shelters on quarantine procedures.
Bucky’s Classroom introduces middle school students to college
Bucky’s Classroom is designed to increase college opportunities for all students by building college access knowledge and providing classroom resources focused on career exploration.
Returning adult students honored for hard work through challenges
Aysha Dominquez takes a full load of classes, while raising a family and commuting from Beaver Dam. She, and Olivia Wine, won the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award.
Fruit smoothie DNA: Online summer course offers fun, hands-on science learning
"Plant Pathology 123: Plants, Parasites, and People" provides a fun and approachable option for fulfilling a science or lab requirement.
UW Changes Lives: Libraries take steps to keep education affordable
As the cost of higher education continues to rise, libraries are in a unique position to help minimize the impact on the wallets of students and faculty.
UW Changes Lives Video: Bucky’s Tuition Promise offers opportunity
Hear about one student's experience with Bucky's Tuition Promise, which guarantees scholarships and grants to pay for tuition and segregated fees for Wisconsin students whose household adjusted gross income is $58,000 or less.
Four faculty receive 2019 Hilldale Awards
One faculty member each from the arts and humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and biological sciences is selected from nominations by department chairs. The winners this year are Patricia Devine, Jin-Wen Yu, Ellen Zweibel and Linda Schuler.
Get Social: Badgers all over on spring break
From canyons to mountains to oceans to the Antarctic, Badgers spread all over the world during spring break. But they made sure to throw the W, wherever they were.
Visit by fraternity and sorority experts includes open session
A team of national experts will begin a four-day campus visit Sunday as part of a proactive review to strengthen fraternity and sorority life.
Prescribed fires begin at Arboretum, Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Prescribed fire restores a natural process, stimulates native vegetation growth and seed production, improves wildlife habitat, and provides valuable training and research opportunities.