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WCER launches new research-to-practice center in early childhood education
The new center will increase equal educational opportunities for young children, their families and their teachers by supporting research, policy analyses and professional development.
Poll results: What did you do for homecoming?
In last week’s Wiscopinion, we asked what you planned to do for Homecoming. The results:…
Get Social: Voting takes center stage
With Election Day two weeks away, and early in-person voting started, plenty of Badgers are letting everyone know that they're out there doing their civic duty.
University Housing responds to resident feedback, improves WiFi technology
For those living in University Housing, surfing the web, streaming movies and staying connected is now easier, faster and better than before.
Student to student: 7 UW-inspired costumes to wear this Halloween
If you have still yet to come up with a Halloween outfit and want to have the coolest costume on campus, grab your hot glue gun, sewing needle and tape and try out some of these costume ideas that are literally inspired by UW–Madison.
From poles to polls: Community art project gets out the afghans to get out the vote
An art project designed to encourage people to vote uses a new tactic: “yarn bomb cozies” on light poles on Bascom Hill.
Five things everyone should know about vampire bats
For one thing, vampire bats don't suck. Instead, they use their razor-sharp teeth to make an incision in the skin and then proceed to lap up the blood like a kitten. Read more from a doctoral student who wrote a master's thesis on the bats.
Professor Clark-Pujara honored by UW System
UW System honored UW–Madison Associate Professor of Afro-American Studies Christy Clark-Pujara with an Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. In addition, former Dean of Students Lori Berquam received the 2018 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People.
Mutation in common protein triggers tangles, chaos inside brain cells
Growing human brain cells in lab dishes was key to the findings. Researcher Su-Chun Zhang was the first scientist to convert all-purpose human stem cells into neural cells.
New Faculty Focus: Amanda Margolis
Name: Amanda Margolis Title: Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy Hometown: Verona, WI Amanda Margolis Educational/professional background: PharmD from the University…
DreamUp Wisconsin selects 11 initial proposals for boosting the middle class in Dane County
All the ideas have the potential to improve the lives of families in Dane County and to inform ways to strengthen the middle class throughout the United States.
CALS professor uses diagnostic imaging to enhance understanding of muscles
Former college wrestler develops imaging techniques to more accurately evaluate muscle as it responds to aging and disease and how to best treat muscle wasting.
Homecoming fun
Thousands of spectators lined State Street to cheer on the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18.
Wisconsin Partnership grant recipient among Time Magazine’s 50 most influential in health care
Aaron Perry founded the Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association in 2007 and set in motion his vision to improve health for black men and boys in Dane County.
A splash of silver turns diamond films shades of green, blue or purple
A UW–Madison researcher has succeeded in creating an array of colorful thin diamond films, which will help explore light-powered chemical reactions catalyzed by diamond.
WARF announces annual grant figures and 2018 Innovation Award winners
WARF has granted the university $73 million for the 2018-19 academic year, along with $12.5 million for the Morgridge Institute for Research, in its annual investment in UW–Madison-based research and education.
Foxconn Days showcase technology, opportunities
Foxconn staff were available to share details about the Foxconn Institute for Research in Science and Technology and to discuss career opportunities.
WARF announces annual grant figures and Innovation Award winners
Capping a day devoted to advancing campus innovators, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) announced that it has granted the university $73 million for the 2018-19 academic year.
Dance talk a hit at RedTalk
The Homecoming RedTalk on Wednesday night featured choreographers Frank Gatson Jr. and Rebecca Arends, both UW–Madison graduates.
Business services leader Langer takes on expanded role
Dan Langer, who has served as interim associate vice chancellor/director of business services, will assume expanded duties in UW–Madison’s Division of Business Services. Dan Langer will manage the Risk Management, Bursar, Purchasing, Content Management, Communications and Training offices, and will continue to serve as controller.