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Video: A look at UW–Madison’s search for Origins
Take a look ahead at some UW-focused stories from South Africa about origins: from the origins of life on Earth, to the origins of galaxies in the universe, and the origins of humankind.
3-D imaging of collagen may become vital tool for precision cancer treatment
Researcher Paul Campagnola has taken a crucial step toward creating 3-D images of collagen — the most abundant protein in humans, found in all of our bones, tendons and connective tissues — on a molecular scale.
New Faculty Focus: Fernando J. Marqués
Besides serving as a professor of large animal internal medicine, Marqués is a show jumping rider and instructor.
Curator at ag station helps growers keep close watch on potato health
By monitoring sugar levels, frying test batches of potato chips, and other techniques, Sam Perez helps growers decide when to market their stored potatoes.
Study: Yoga reduces falls among the elderly
Participants in a study saw significant improvements on two measures of walking gait, and on balance, after 8 weeks of yoga classes.
Shared governance, shared voices from around the world
It takes many voices to represent the nearly 5,000 people who make up university staff. Those voices come from all over the globe, including this year, several who are English language learners.
New Faculty Focus: Daniel Weix
This summer, professor Daniel Weix and members of his research group joined the chemistry department, bringing with him a reputation for finding solutions that others might miss.
UW-Madison to use new survey data to improve campus climate
UW–Madison officials shared results today from the university’s first ever campus-wide climate survey, pledging to use the findings to make the campus more welcoming to all students.
Think outside the chicken wings: Unique and delicious food options on UW’s campus
At the stir fry station in Gordon Avenue Market, UW dining hall staff serve 400-450 stir fries a day. Emily Hamer With six…
‘Driftless’ reading echoes Wisconsin’s past, present, future
The geography and culture of Wisconsin’s Driftless area were celebrated through the words of writers known and unknown, in a theater named for a writer who dedicated his life to encouraging homegrown artistic and literary talent.
Three UW–Madison-trained science teachers awarded fellowships
The three, now teaching science in Monona, Rhinelander and Wauwatosa, are members of the 2017 class at the Knowles Teacher Initiative, whose purpose is “to increase the number of high-quality high school science and mathematics teachers."
New Faculty Focus: Pajarita Charles
Professor Pajarita Charles' work is concentrated on supporting healthy child development among children of formerly incarcerated fathers.
System recognizes UW–Madison students, professor
Kevin Hernandez and Ariana Saffold are being honored for outstanding efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups, and English Professor Russ Castronovo for excellence in teaching.
On 500th anniversary, class examines how Martin Luther went viral
Luther’s "95 Theses" prompted the Protestant Reformation. His message spread far and wide, gaining momentum with each share. His novel platform: the printed page.
Scientists explore national security implications of gene editing
Experts from the United States and across Europe, China and India, including UW and Morgridge Institute researchers, shared ideas for harmonizing genome editing policies across borders.
A downright wicked introduction to the Winter Commencement speakers
The Evil Queen from ABC's "Once Upon A Time" is here to introduce UW–Madison's Winter 2017 Commencement speakers. They are two of Hollywood’s top storytellers and they met years ago in the basement of Vilas Hall.
Winter Commencement speakers began successful Hollywood partnership on campus
Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, two of Hollywood’s top storytellers, met each other while editing Super 8 film in the basement of Vilas Hall.
All hands on deck to understand, predict, prevent abrupt ecological change
“It’s a generally thorny problem and we are often scrambling to react,” says lead principal investigator Monica Turner. “In fact, understanding abrupt change in ecological systems is among the biggest challenges in contemporary ecology.”
Connect with the campus music scene: concert venues, radio station and more
UW-Madison supports the local music scene through performance venues for bands as well as the campus radio station, among other things.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, pink-colored lighting illuminates the exterior of Bascom Hall and the surrounding landscape.