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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.
Gymful of effort, smiles: Adaptive fitness proves exercise is for everybody
The UW–Madison Adaptive Physical Activity Program helps its clients recover from serious injuries and illnesses with a can-do attitude and individual attention from the many students who work there.
New Faculty Focus: Margaret Kerr
Professor Margaret Kerr believes it's important to better understand the factors that impact parents’ experiences and to develop interventions focused on helping people become better and happier parents.
From darts to Disney, student orgs offer lots of options
Student organizations are a great way to meet new people, gain leadership skills and be involved throughout your collegiate career.
Media advisory: UW–Madison experts ready to talk Halloween
Halloween brings spooky costumes, superstitions and sooooo much candy. Experts from UW–Madison can talk on a variety of subjects, including spiders and bats and pumpkins. Oh my!