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New research reimagines anti-poverty policies and the social safety net

February 22, 2018

A selection of innovative anti-poverty policy proposals by leading social scientists, including some from UW–Madison, explores alternatives to shrinking federal programs. Read More

Forecasting antibiotic resistance with a ‘weather map’ of local data

February 22, 2018

To help physicians choose the best antibiotic first, researchers in the School of Pharmacy and the State Cartographer's Office are drawing inspiration from the weather. Read More

Pulling needles out of haystacks: With computation, researchers identify promising solid oxide fuel cell materials

February 22, 2018

Using advanced computational methods, UW–Madison materials scientists have discovered new materials that could bring widespread commercial use of solid oxide fuel cells closer to reality. Read More

Vigil, march commemorate Parkland shooting

February 21, 2018

About 200 students and community members gather on Library Mall Wednesday for a vigil in honor of those killed and injured in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Read More

ABC News’ David Muir, America’s most-watched anchor, to be spring commencement speaker

February 21, 2018

Muir is known as a tough and principled reporter whose exclusive interviews generate global headlines — a “Gen X Walter Cronkite,” as Vanity Fair magazine put it. Read More

Poll results: What’s one thing you can’t live without?

February 21, 2018

In our last Wiscopinion, we asked, what's one thing you couldn't live without? Here are the results: Read More

Kohler, college of engineering to unveil 
Kohler visualization studio

February 21, 2018

In addition to donating $1 million to renovate the space, Kohler has committed ongoing involvement from its associates to ensure students gain an innovative mindset and technical knowledge. Read More

UW–Madison ranked No. 1 for Peace Corps for second year

February 21, 2018

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has once again been ranked first among large schools on the Peace Corps 2018 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. Read More

UW dining halls look to expand sustainability efforts

February 20, 2018

In an effort to reduce waste, University Housing is transitioning to compostable to-go containers and working on connecting with more local food recovery partners — just two of many ways UW’s dining halls are working to become more sustainable. Read More

UW Press book inspires national framework for teaching about slavery

February 20, 2018

A new report found a broad failure of textbooks, state standards and pedagogy to adequately address the role slavery played in the development of the United States — or how its legacies still influence us today. Read More

Three UW–Madison child care centers earn national accreditation

February 20, 2018

Eagle’s Wing Child Care, UW Preschool Lab, and Little Chicks Learning Academy now have National Early Childhood Program Accreditation after a process of surveys, classroom and playground updates, policy review and site visits. Read More

University suspends Theta Chi fraternity due to conduct violations

February 19, 2018

The suspension means that the chapter is barred from holding events and activities and from operating with the rights and privileges of a registered student organization. Theta Chi will be unable to admit a fall pledge class. Read More

Dreary outside? Study inside

February 19, 2018

Undergraduate Reagan Stultz uses her sticker-covered laptop to review notes for an upcoming chemistry exam as she studies at Union South.

Voter IDs for students available at two sites on campus during Tuesday’s primary election

February 19, 2018

If you're a student who needs a voter ID card, they’re available at the Wiscard office at Union South and another site at Gordon Dining and Event Center, which both will remain open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Read More

To sleep, perchance to forget

February 17, 2018

The debate in sleep science has gone on for a generation. People and other animals sicken and die if they are deprived of sleep, but why is sleep so essential? Read More

New approaches in neuroscience show it’s not all in your head

February 16, 2018

“How we experience the world affects us in more ways than we previously thought,” says Richard Davidson, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at UW–Madison and director of the Center for Healthy Minds. Read More

Use of mobile app reduced alcohol and drug use

February 16, 2018

The application called Seva provides a discussion board, interactive modules to teach problem solving, tools for coping with cravings and high-risk situations, and other features. Read More