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Vaccine opt-outs dropped — barely — when California added more hurdles

September 17, 2018

A law requiring that parents who wanted to exempt their children from vaccines to get the signature of a healthcare provider slightly reduced the proportion of unvaccinated children entering kindergarten in California. Read More

Power-hungry data centers may help make a more efficient national electric grid

September 14, 2018

Researchers from UW–Madison and the University of Chicago will explore the idea that data centers could make the power grid more flexible with a $1.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Read More

A peek at the new Hamel Music Center

September 14, 2018

The state-of-the-art facility will not only provide a venue for performers and audiences but also will offer acoustical and recording technology for students. Read More

Fall ad campaign busts myths about UW–Madison

September 14, 2018

Fans tuning in to Badger football and other fall sports will be able to catch UW–Madison’s “Mythbusters” campaign. Six different ads created to dispel common myths associated with the university are currently rotating during televised Badger sporting events and numerous digital and social platforms. Read More

Campus marks Constitution Day with classes, lectures

September 14, 2018

Constitution Day is Sept. 17. A number of talks and presentations will take place this month. All are free and open to the public. Read More

Conference to give educators tools to encourage difficult political discussions, talk about elections

September 14, 2018

Teaching about elections is one of the best opportunities educators have to prepare young people for political engagement, says School of Education Dean Diana Hess. Read More

UW–Madison joins Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty

September 13, 2018

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has joined the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty, a nationwide collaboration among 25 colleges and universities that integrates classroom study of poverty with summer internships and co-curricular activities. Read More

Happy birthday, law school — that’s a lot of candles

September 13, 2018

What began with just two part-time law professors and 15 students has grown into a renowned institution of legal education that has conferred more than 21,000 degrees. UW Law will mark its 150th anniversary throughout the academic year. Read More

There’s a group for everyone at the org fair

September 13, 2018

UW-Madison students flocked to the Student Organization Fair Sept. 12 and 13 at the Kohl Center to learn about groups, activities and services that they can join. Read More

Foxconn competition seeks ideas for ‘smart cities’

September 13, 2018

Individuals and teams with the best ideas will receive technical support as well as financial or in-kind contributions to help develop their proposals for possible implementation. Read More

After a busy summer, Wisconsin Union tackles numerous initiatives to ensure a welcoming environment

September 12, 2018

“We have a lot on our plate this academic year, including some big, philosophical issues to work through,” says Union Director Mark Guthier. “As has always been the case throughout the history of the Wisconsin Union, this work will be largely student-led and student-driven.” Read More

Get Social: Exploring the most Instagrammable campus in the world

September 12, 2018

UW-Madison has views that are truly stunning, from popular campus sites like Bascom Hill and The Terrace to other staples like Alumni Park and Carillon Tower. This week, we sought out the best social posts showing off the sights of our campus. Read More

Bucky on Parade feature: Kim Marie

September 12, 2018

Self-trained artist Kim Marie designed three Buckys for Bucky on Parade, a public art project which saw 85 uniquely designed Bucky statues displayed across Wisconsin. "We Are Bucky," located in front of Smith Hall, features more than 200 different Bucky fans, from toddlers to grandparents. Read More

Amazing summer internships: 7 students tell what they did, what they learned, and what they’ll never forget

September 12, 2018

Each summer, hundreds of UW–Madison students spread out across the globe for internships. We caught up with seven students to learn a little more about their experiences. Read More

Q & A: Plant expert talks benefits of owning plants for students, Plant Adoption Day

September 12, 2018

Plants are beneficial for the well-being of students. They provide oxygen and are an essential resource for all human life on Earth. And now students can get a free one. Read More

Thousands of UW students have activated their Handshake account – have you?

September 12, 2018

Handshake makes it easier than ever to connect to jobs, internships, career events, and even on-campus interviews. It launched as UW–Madison’s main career services tool in July 2018. Read More

Brand New Badger: Triplets attending UW–Madison together

September 11, 2018

Annika, Claudia and Jenna Strand are triplets who are attending UW–Madison together this fall. Kayla Huynh For Annika, Claudia and Jenna… Read More

A little less protection could bring about long-lasting solar cells

September 11, 2018

New research at UW–Madison helped researchers achieve the longest-ever useful life of a key component of some types of photovoltaic cells called the photoelectrochemical electrode. Read More