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Brand New Badger: Incoming doctoral student knows university experience from the inside
Wicker plans to research trauma and mental health-informed practices within higher education, especially in regards to retaining students of color.
They’re all Badgers now
UW-Madison freshmen got a warm welcome from Chancellor Rebecca Blank and other university officials Tuesday at the Kohl Center, as part of the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students.
UW-Madison startup gives builders a head start on new projects
To help construction companies catch wind of potential projects, a Madison startup applies artificial intelligence to data it mines from newspapers, websites and government documents.
Inflammation biomarker in blood may help predict effectiveness of depression drugs
A simple blood test could help doctors understand what medication might work best for patients at the start of their treatment, according to new UW–Madison research.
Robert Fettiplace’s explorations of the inner ear earn him the Kavli Prize
Fettiplace will receive a gold medal from King Harald of Norway and share the $1 million neuroscience prize with two colleagues in hearing research. The award, given every two years, is considered a portent of a future Nobel Prize.
Stem cells at UW–Madison: 20 years after groundbreaking discovery
In November 1998, human embryonic stem cells — the all-purpose cells that can become any cell in the human body — were extracted from donated human embryos in the lab of UW–Madison developmental biologist James Thomson. To mark the 20th anniversary of the accomplishment, we will explore how far we've come in the world of stem cell research.
New Faculty Focus: Hieyoon Kim
"I believe my work – both research and teaching – deeply engages with the Wisconsin Idea by emphasizing historical connectivity when we study 'other' cultures and encouraging us to think beyond our own places."
Nothing says welcome like karaoke, cards and Jenga
UW-Madison students flocked to the Overture Center for the Arts in downtown Madison on Aug. 30 for the Night at the Overture Wisconsin Welcome event.
UW–Madison center takes lead in improving mental health services in Great Lakes region
A new UW–Madison tech transfer center funded by a $3.7 million federal grant will provide training and technical assistance to support the region’s mental health workforce, covering treatment and recovery services.
Exploring the matrix to uncover hidden drivers of ovarian cancer
To clump together and form living tissue, cells secrete molecules that create structure. But that structure isn’t always healthy, and understanding how it goes bad could reveal more about the way cancer develops.
Extraction innovation could cut energy, streamline Wisconsin mint production
A UW–Madison professor is honing a more efficient way to remove mint oil from tons of mint plants. Mint oil is an essential flavoring for gum, toothpaste, mouthwash and tea.
Report highlights progress on campus climate initiatives
Staff, faculty, students and leadership have been working hard this spring and summer on a variety of initiatives, including two new cultural center startup spaces, preparing to repeat campus-wide survey on sexual assault and misconduct, and taking part in a Native Nations working group gathering with tribal communities.
Back-to-school tips: Faculty, staff share their best advice for a successful school year
A new school year means new beginnings. It's a chance to start the semester off fresh and on the right foot. What better way to do that than with advice from our very own experts?
Since you’ve been gone: What changed on campus over the summer?
A lot can happen in four months. While students were busy traveling the world, working an internship or relaxing at home, the university went through some significant changes.
Convocation to welcome new students to campus
Incoming freshmen and transfer students will be introduced to the traditions of campus Tuesday during the Chancellor’s Convocation, an annual welcome that serves as the formal beginning of the student academic experience.
Field days in Columbia County showcase agricultural science at UW–Madison
The field-day audience at UW–Madison’s agricultural stations has expanded beyond farmers to many throughout the ag industry who want to hear about the latest in farm research and education.
Monday’s Tuesday
Incoming student Abby Monday got a visit on Tuesday from Lori Reesor (center), vice chancellor for student affairs, and Sarah Mangelsdorf (right), provost, during their move-in tour of Sellery Residence Hall. Thousands of students are settling in this week for the start of the fall semester.
Two new cultural center startup spaces to open this fall
“I want all high school students to feel that if they come here, they belong here,” says Alondra Avitia, one of the students who helped create the centers. “You want to feel that sense of belonging the minute you set foot on a campus.”
An ocean apart, carnivorous pitcher plants create similar communities
Asian pitchers transplanted to Massachusetts bogs can mimic the living communities of natives so well that the pitcher plant mosquito — a specialized insect that evolved to complete its life cycle exclusively in North American pitchers — lays eggs in the impostors, new research shows.
UW–Madison international and area studies centers awarded $4 million in federal grants
Eight centers here will use the money to conduct research on key world regions and issues, provide training and outreach throughout the state, and support regional and international teaching on campus.