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An expedition to explore science
Hundreds of families and children enjoyed hands-on activities, from blowing giant bubbles to launching water rockets at this year’s Science Expeditions from April 5 to 7. Read More
Blood-based screen for colon cancer shows promise
The scientists expect their findings will ultimately lead to a blood test for the cancer, adding a method to help increase screening rates while reducing overtreatment. Read More
Lakeshore nature preserve wants your input on a strategic plan
UW-Madison’s Lakeshore Nature Preserve is embarking on a comprehensive strategic planning process and we want your input to help guide the use and on-going management of the Preserve over the next decade. Read More
Fuel cell advance a breath of fresh air for future power alternative
Engineers at UW–Madison have revealed new insights about the chemical reactions that power fuel cells, which could help lead the way toward longer-lived green energy devices. Read More
Truman Lowe, acclaimed Ho-Chunk artist and professor emeritus, dies at 75
Lowe, whose works are deeply rooted in his Ho-Chunk heritage, was recognized as a master sculptor whose work bridged the traditional and contemporary, abstract and representational worlds of Native American fine art. Read More
Connect with UW on the Day of the Badger
The Day of the Badger aims to raise awareness of UW–Madison's achievements and raise critical funds to help it remain a world-class educational institution. It starts at 5 p.m. April 8, and runs through midnight on April 9. Read More
Hitting the high notes: Marching band leader Mike Leckrone looks back
Although Leckrone is a legend for inventing the Fifth Quarter and defying gravity at the annual Varsity Band Concert, he’s also proud of teaching students to strive for excellence and find “moments of happiness.” Read More
Touring Dairy Science
Prospective students and their parents toured UW–Madison’s Department of Dairy Science on Friday during an open house, as they got a firsthand look at one of the world’s leading dairy science departments. Read More
UW Changes Lives: Professor pushes the humble beet in new directions
“If you go to the store and buy a beet, or you order a beet dish in a restaurant, it’s almost certain to have its origin here in our program, which is cool,” says Irwin Goldman. Read More
Lloyd will be new chief data officer for university
Catherine Lloyd has been selected as UW–Madison’s new chief data officer. She has 25 years of experience working in higher education financial analysis and financial systems support and implementation. Read More
UW Changes Lives: Research looks at integrating grazing herds with woodland management
Benefits of silvopasture include thinning out the canopy in an existing forest to allow more light to reach the ground, and then planting it with grass or other forage. Read More
UW Changes Lives: Study looks at drinking water safety in Wisconsin
A UW–Madison researcher is studying what happens when disinfectants used in the process of treating drinking water react with compounds naturally present in groundwater, sometimes creating byproducts that can be harmful to human health. Read More
Pin-sized sensor could bring chemical ID to smartphone-sized devices
Spectrometers can detect dangerous chemicals based on a “fingerprint” of absorbed and emitted light. But they have long been bulky and expensive, preventing their use outside the lab — until now. Read More
UW–Madison helps confront rural health crisis
Multiple UW–Madison sources are interviewed in "Medicine on Main Street," a new WPT documentary about the health care challenges rural areas of Wisconsin are facing and what is being done to meet them. The program debuts Monday, April 8, at 9:30 p.m. Read More
Get Social: Spring gives us a fresh look at campus
With temperatures warming and lake ice melting, everyone went outdoors this week and remembered once again how beautiful our campus is, and how great it looks when it warms up. In this week's Get Social, some beautiful campus photos with hardly any snow or ice. Read More
Instagram account celebrates the vibrant turkey community of Eagle Heights
Graduate student Audrey Evans created the Instagram account Turkeys of UW Madison to document the lives of her bald-headed, big-butted neighbors. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More