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Poll results: Where are you most concerned about information privacy?
In last week’s Wiscopinion, we asked students in what areas they’re most concerned about information privacy. The results:… Read More
Student services to take advantage of before you graduate
Bascom Hall is pictured in an aerial view of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Other major campus facilities include, clockwise from bottom center, South… Read More
High-school students find new meaning in 1962 science-literature classic at UW program
Nine hundred students from 26 high schools in Wisconsin gathered on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to complete an intensive study of Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring. Read More
How talking more can make you better at listening — to foreign languages
The typical foreign language class spends much of its time listening to fluent speakers, but new UW research shows that the students should spend more time talking. Read More
Grad student studies territorial behavior of mating loons
Integrative Biology grad student Jeremy Spool spent a spring living among loons to make a fascinating discovery about how they protect their lake territories. Read More
Fueled by tragedy, Cardiac on Campus helps students take care of hearts
The organization hosts fundraising events to install AEDs, teaches students and community members CPR for free, and raises awareness about heart disease, the number one killer in the U.S. Read More
Pet dogs every week from now until the end of finals
Dogs On Call lets students play with and pet dogs for free — something that has been shown to reduce stress hormones. Here are all their events. Read More
Job description process begins for Title and Total Compensation Study
Employees will work with their managers to review job descriptions in the summer and fall. To prepare employees for this next step, Job Description Orientation sessions are scheduled for the week of April 23. Read More
Finalists chosen for chief information officer
The vice provost for information technology/chief information officer is responsible for working with the UW–Madison community to develop and implement strategic IT plans and managing key campus IT resources and services. Read More
2018 Academic Staff Excellence Awards
Nine UW–Madison professionals have been selected as recipients of the 2018 Academic Staff Excellence Awards. The awards recognize achievements in leadership, public service, research, teaching and overall excellence. Read More
Top returning adult students honored for perseverance, success
For some returning adult students, graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison is nothing short of a miracle. We honor two of them. Read More
Snowfall patterns may provide clues to Greenland Ice Sheet
A new UW–Madison study describes a unique method to measure snowfall on the Greenland Ice Sheet that could help answer some key questions. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Olufunmilola Abraham
The pharmacy professor is passionate about technology use to improve quality of pharmacy practice and patient care for underserved, understudied and vulnerable populations, particularly children. Read More
UW Varsity Band Concert celebrates Camp Randall centennial
The annual UW Varsity Band Concert at the Kohl Center April 19-21 will be a mammoth spectacle with pyrotechnics, aerial stunts and multimedia displays. Read More
Grad student researches native bee habitats in urban areas
In surveying Madison’s native bee populations, Vera Pfeiffer hopes to provide a better, more informed context for policies that can make the habitats we share with pollinators more biodiverse. Read More
26 UW–Madison students awarded prestigious NSF fellowships
The NSF fellowship program selects high-potential scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers, providing awardees with support for graduate research training in STEM fields. Read More
Ladson-Billings to receive Distinguished Contributions to Research in Education Award
The prestigious honor recognizes “meritorious contributions to education research” and is intended to “publicize, motivate, encourage and suggest models of education research at its best.” Read More
Three years in, UW South Madison Partnership shows strong growth
It is both a physical space and a broader philosophy, one rooted in building relationships — connecting UW–Madison with an area whose residents historically have had less access to the university. Read More
Finalists chosen for lead student affairs role
A search and screen committee has recommended three finalists for the new position of vice chancellor for student affairs at UW–Madison. All three candidates will be visiting campus in the weeks ahead to give public presentations and meet with members of the campus community. Read More
2018 University Staff Recognition Awards
Eight members of the UW–Madison community whose dedication, good nature and work ethic make them stand out as employees are winners of the honor. Read More